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Novelist and statesman. Born in Ehime, the son of a samurai of the Uwajima Clan. After studying at the domain school, he became a professor of the school. In 1874, he started serving at the Finance Ministry. He joined Akebono Shinbun in the following year, but was imprisoned for criticizing the Press Ordinance in 1875. He later moved to Choya Shinbun, where he was imprisoned again for an article he wrote. Suehiro participated in efforts to form the Liberal Party, but he later separated from the party because he was critical of Taisuke Itagaki's official travels. Suehiro published some political fiction as "Setchubai"(Plum Blossoms in Snow) (1886) and "Kakan'o" (1887). In 1890, he won the first general election as a member of the Liberal Party. However, he later separated from the party after losing the second general election. Although he won in the return match election.
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Suehiro, Tetcho 
