Peking, 26th June.
The Japanese Government has decided to take strong diplomatic action against Russia.
Mr. Uchida, the Japanese Minister, informed the Board of Foreign Affairs (Waivwupu) of the above decision yes-Iterday, expecting that the Chinese Government will revert to its former line of action and again place its dependence on Japan.—Qur correspondent, London vid Bombay, 26th June, Lord Cranborne, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, stated in the House of Commons that the Chinese Government had intimated that arrangements are being negotiated between China and Russia which will preserve Manchuria for China without the loss of China's sovereign rights, the treaty rights of other Powers being respected—Reuter.
Tokio, 27th June.
The excitement in Japan over the Manchurian problem is increasing.
The nation is plainly resolved to support the Government in any measures which it considers essential to assert the country's rights and safeguard its interests.
Marquis Ito and Marquis Yamagata, who have been hitherto supposed to advocate a waiting policy, are now, it is generally understood, advising resolute action.
tone of remarkable firmness.
The leading journals speak ina Japan is still endeavouring to stiffen China's backbone.—Special telegram.
A private telegram of the 30th of June from a Chinese official at Peking toa Chinese official in Shanghai, says that the special agreement re Manchuria was signed at Peking by Prince Ching anit Mi: Losani'ge the 18th inst. and as soon as it has been ratified by the Czar and the Empress Dowager of China (the Emperor not being mentioned), the evacuation of Manchuria by Russia will be begun.
Peking, 1st July.
Mr. Lessar has started from here for Port Arthur to meet and confer with General Kuropatkin and Mr, Pokotilof. The Diplomatic Body is watching this meeting with deep interest.—Our correspondent,
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