The Archive · 1903

News from Asia

Yohohemut, 12th Octolee, There is absolutely nothing in the report that war has been declared between ay pan and Russia. The negotiations go-ug on between the two nations are Being tried on with the greatest calmness.

The following proposal is now wuder jon: Russia will eva fe Manchuria, but will reserve for herself the right to bring back her troops whenever riots, ete., endanger the railroad officials. She concedes to Japan the same rights, should any Japanese be in danger through the same causes.

Russia ces that Japan commences to build rai Corea, starting from Masampo, but. about Japan having occupied Mfasampo. here is nothing known About fourteen days ago the Japanese squadron, that has been on a cruise, anchored at Masampo, but all ships have returned to Sasebo and Kiushu.

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