The Archive · 1903

THE CRISIS

London vid Bombay, srt December.

The circumstantial reports emanate ing from Paris of the pacific scttlement, announcing even the arrangement of and the terms of, the treaty between Russia and Japan, have created a stir throughout Europe.

It is impossible to ascertain whether the reports are true or false, but the general opinion is that they require to be received with caution.

The anese Legation in London has received no ¢ confirmation of them.—Reuter.

Tokio, 3rd December.

The Japanese Minister at St. Petersburg demanded a reply from Russia about ten days ago, and has now done so again.

Count Lamsdorff recently expressed his intention of proceeding to Alexandrovo to secure the Czar's approval in reference to the reply drafted by Viceroy Alexeieff and Baron Rosen, but was prevented by the Czarina's indisposition.

Japan's patience is becoming, exhausted.—Our own correspondent.

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