Russian's demand for monopoly of the privilege of mining in Manchuria as a, quid pro quo for her evacuation of Man-Ghuria is provoking wuch indignant comment here; and the Japinese Government is certain to oppose the granting of such a monstrous concession with all its force.
According to Sevul advices, dated Feb. ruary 5th, the Russian Minister, acting in ce-operation with Li'Yons-ik, is making vigorous efforts to obtain the concession of a piece of land of strategic importance on the southern coast of Corea. 'The Russian Minister has been unexpectedly promoted to the position of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, and lately' the exchanges of telegraphic messages between him and his Government have become very frequent. He had an interview with the Corean Emperor on the 4th inst. in connection with the matter above referred to,
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