Tokio, 20th July.
The three Vladivostock cruisers passed Tsugaru Straits east-bound early this morning—Our own cor-
Later, The Russian cruisers stopped and examined a steamer on the Pacific aide of the Tsugaru Straits and released her, and she proceeded towards Muroran in Hokkaido. The cruisers steamed south-east and are reported to have disappeared.
This latest raid is said to be intended merely as a diversion, and the appearance of the cruisers has caused no anxiety at Tokio.
The Japanese torpedo-boats left their base this morning—QOur own correspondent, Later.
The Russians sank the steamer Takashima Maru this morning—Our own correspondent.
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