London vii Bombay, sth February.
It is announced at St. Petersburg that the Russian reply will be delivered on the 6th instant.
Its renewed postponement has caused great exasperation in Japan. Marquis Ito was summoned from his country seat during the night, and a council was subsequently held lasting seven hours, which was attended by the Premier, the Elder Statesmen, the Ministers of War and th- Navy, and three Admirals. Great impor. tance is attached to this event.—
Tokio, 4th February.
Marquis Ito was received in audience this morning—Our own correspondent. 7
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