Kobe, 22nd December. chartered (by the Government)
The following steamers have been Taichu Maru, O.S.K., 3,320 tons Asosan. Mara, M.B.K,, 1,705 tons, Wakanoura Maru, N.Y.K., 2,527 tons, Sakura Maru, N.Y.K, 2,979 tons, Kokura Maru, N.Y.K, 2,596 tons, Ariake Maru, M.B.K,, 2,988 tons, Mandensan, formerly the Pembroke shire, and three others—Our own correspondent, London vid Bombay, 22nd December.
According to to-day's information, the situation remains critical.
Russia to reconsider the latter's pro-Tapan is now proceeding to request posals; if this is granted, further negotiations will follow.—Reuter.
Later.
The rate at Lloyds for war risks is now forty guineas per cent.
The correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" at Nagasaki wires that the Government has issued a notice that it will require all the dry docks in the country for the use of the fleet. The Japanese men-of-war have begun docking in turn—Reuter.
London, 22nd December.
It is stated at Paris that Great Britain and France are acting in accord with the view of securing al peaceful settlement of the crisis.
It is added that Count Lamsdorff has again reassured the French Government with regard to the situation.—Eaclusive service.
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