The Archive · 1903

The Crisis in the Far East

London vit, Bombay, 7th November

According to the Paris "Temps," M. De'cassé informed the French Cabinet in Council that pacific prospects predominate as regards the Far East. a The Vienna correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" says that the result of the confer-nce between, the Czar and the Kaiser was a distinct agreement ensuring to Russia the support of Germany in the event of Japan declaring war ag: inst Russia and being supported by England hreuler.

Polsio, 9th November.

M. Deleassé's reported pacific assurances are premature.

It is considered in Tokio that the situation has not improved.

C unt Lumsilorffis expected at St. Petersburg tu-day, and there will be another development after his arrival,—Our own correspondent.

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