London, Mar. 25. Rumours that Russia hes demanded, in return for her commitment in Europe, a British commitment in the that the Republican lines have been penetrated to a considerable depth. The Nationalist advance is reported to be continuing.—Reuter.
Far Edst—that Britain should undertake to protect Russia against Japan—are described by the "Observer" a: misconception.
Russia has not, in any communication with London or Paris, made any stich stipulation, the paper declare: On the contrary, she has protested full confidence in her ability to deal single-handed with Japan, it adds—Reuter.
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