Tokio, 24th July.
In consequence of the news that Captaii Rosehill is about to leave Honolulu with a party to take possession of Marcus Island, the Japanese Government have sent thither the war-ship Kasagi, with a diplomatic official on board.—Special service.
London via Bombay, 25th July.
consequence of a report that the United States Government had anted a title. to Marcus Island. to witha diplomatic official has proceed-captain Rosehill, a Japanese warship ed to the Island to re-assure the Japanese residents: that the grant is invalid, Japan having annexed the Island in 1898.—Reuter.
considered improbable at Washington that the United tes: Governmental interfere with cus aaland; if Japan is: working the guano deposits there as reported.—Reuter.
London, 25th July.
It now appears that the United States Government has acquiesced in Japan's claim to Marcus Island——Special service.
28th July.
The New York "Tribune" and "Sun" discuss unfavourably Captain Rosehill's claim to Marcus Island.
The "Standard's correspondent says that there is a plain disposition to avoid contention with Japan on the question—Special service.
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