London vii Bombay, 22nd Janwary.
It -is stated on high diplomatic authority that an important advance has been made towards a pacific settlement.
The Peace Party has gained the ascendancy in Russia, in consequence ofthe emphatic representations of certain influential Ministers regarding Russia's unpreparedness for war.
russia therefore replies to Japan in a wholly conciliatory spirit; she is prepared to recognise the autonomy and integrity of Corea, and address a note to the Powers recognising Chinese sovereignty in and the integrity of Maachuria, Japan, however, desires the formal embodiment of the latter principle in a special agreement between Russia and Jo pan.—Reuter.
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