Tokio, 28th August.
The " Kokumin's" correspondent at Portsmouth, N. H., wires that the Russians did not present any formal reply on Saturday in regard to Japan's new proposals with reference to the indemnity and Saghalien. The adjournment was due to the! non-arrival of final instructions from Russia, The war party is now gaining the upper hand in Russia, and absolutely objects to the cession of territory or payment of an indemnity, hanging a forlorn hop on the army in Manchuria. Mr. de Witte} is unable: to decide anything without instructions—Our own correspondent.
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