Tokio, January 12.
The rumours that Dr. Baron Sekatini and Mr. I. Yamagata, Ministers of Finance and of Communications respectively, are resigning their portfolios is without foundation—Our Own Correspondent.
January 14. and coming of Elder Statesmen and There has been frequent gain,
members of the Cabinet to-day, owing to trouble that arises ostensibly out of the railway estimates. Prince Ito was summoned to the Palace this afternoon after seeing Marquis Katsura, the late Premier. MarquisSaionji, the present Premier, was also received in audience by the Emperor this afternoon.
It is believed that Japan is negotiating with foreign financiers for the conversion of Exchequer bonds. to the extent of about Y.. 100,000,000 in. March or April, Our Own Correspondent,
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