London, 8rd December.
The "Novoe Vremya" hopes that Marquis Ito is convinced of Russia's desire for peace and friendship.
It is unable to understand the Japanese press being in fear of an alliance; but things are not ripe for that yet; the two empires must find common interests first.
The " Novoe Vremya" can under-but hopes that Marquis The will stand the objections of third parties,
prevent the Japanese from becoming the dupes of alleged well-wishers.—Special service.
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