Thoroisarumour abroad in some private sections here that Russia, through the French Minister here, has made a very cur-ions offer to Japan as regards Port Arthur. Tam unable to ascertain whether it has some ground or not. Russia is alleged to have proposed that should Japan consent to the saving of lives in Port Arthur, all guns and other arms would be submitted to Japan. The Tokio Government is said to have replied that it would not like to deal with such a matter, as it is entirely to be decided by the commanding, officers at the front. Taking for granted that Russia has made actually such an offer, it is open to doubt whether she has dono so seriously or only for the pur-Dose of scouting.
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