London via Bombay, 18th August.
The "Times" correspondent. at Seoul describes the situation created by the rivalry between Russia and Japan as very' serious, and the extension of Ru 'y into Corea as best oluiuutis.—Reuter, kis, ith Aunt. vehemently the manner of ni vance at this destroys all securi for the preservation of Japan's legitimate interests, The journals urge the adoption of In ute measures to restore the balance. and insist that Japan's uniformly tolerant attitude toward Corea creates opportunities of which Russia takes unserupnlons arlvantog Tt is understood that the Japanese Government is protesting strong against the ratification of the lease to Russia of the land at Yong-Ampho, reserving the right to take suitable measures in the event of her protest being disregarded—Special telegram.
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