London, 12th August.
The Marcus Island affair is still discussed in the United States papers. The State Department's opinion is sid to be that Captain Rosehill's claim is invalidated by his neglect to perfect his title. It is further stated by the Press that the United States Government has ordered men-of-war to visit Wake Island and Midway Island, where the Japanese are reported to have settled, There are reports that the United States Government claims Marcus Island, but has no objection Japanese settlers there provided that Japanese sovereignty is not asserted.—Special service.
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