The Archive · 1903

Deceiving the West

The "Japan Mail" of the 4th inst. says that it is scweely possible that a deliberate attempt is being made to deceive Europe and America with regard to. Russia's procedure in the Far Eastern complication. Russia is not now negotiating and indeed she maintains towards Japm's proposals an attitude which strongly resembles contempt. it be that Europe and America are being quieted by empty assurances, while Russia is completing preparations, which will convert her from a negotiator into a dictator?" This article by your contemporary was appreciated here and trans-Inted by some Japanese journals, Prince Tokugawa.

Prince Tyosato Tokugawa has been appointed President of the House of Poors Fico Prince Konoye, whose term recently expired and who has been made a Puy Councillor. Prince Tokugawa is the gunate. He Ras been the chairman of the unate representative of the old Sho-hole House in the past several sessions and is welcomed as an ideal head of the noble branch of the Legislature.

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