Tokio, 11th December.
The Russian answer to the proposals formulated by Japan in October last is coming. fpyeaten some modifications of the It is presumed that Russia has
Japanese overtures, but is inclined to make some concessions in Manchuria, There will probably be a dissolution of the Diet before the presentation of the reply of the Lower House—Our own correspondent. Later.
The House of Representatives, having failed to reconsider its reply to the Throne, has been dissolved, and the House of Peers has adjourned.—Our own correspondent.
London via Bombay, 11th December.
The Mikado, in opening the Diet, referred to the situation. He only said that his Ministers were now conducting with prudence and circumspection important international negotiations for the preservation of the peace of the Far East and the rights and interests of Japan—Reuter.
Later.
Renter's correspondent at Tokio reports that the House of Representatives adopted without division reply to the Throne accusing the Ministry of a temporising policy at home and a neglect of opportunities abroad. sisd aaa ficant, ibcontina! hitherto the reply This is re, as doubly signi-tothe speech from the Throne fas been only a formal expression of thanks to the Emperor.—Reuter.
London, 11th December.
Reuter's correspondent at Tokio says it is believed there that Russia's reply will not be finally decisive, but sufficiently reasonable to allow of the resumption of negotiations with regard to minor details—Zzclusive service.
Tokio, 12th December.
Baron Rosen, the Russian Minister, informed Baron Komura, the Foreign Secretary, yesterday evening that Russia "is" prepared to entertain Japan's latest demands. The final reply which is expected instantly, will' encourage the resumption of negotiations, after yesterday's telegram, It may be relied upon that despite the ttiokery of the parties in the lower House, the Government's position is
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