RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1548, 1 September 1905, Page 2

RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

THE NEWS OP PEACE. By. telegraph,, Presto Aas’n, Copyright London, August 30. The Now York correspondent of the Times says that M. de Witte performed a wonderful feat in convincing the Japanese that tho solo alternative was to withdraw the indemnity or continue the war. He adds that Baron Komura was nlmOßt in a state of collapse. He was overruled from Tokio in favor of tho polioy of Baron Kaniko, who is tho Marquis of Ito’s agent, but went to the conference in the heroic spirit of his ancestors, whoso self-sacrifice is only one form of patriotism. Unanimous British tributes are paid to President Roosevelt's triumph. All preliminaries for a renewal of the. extension of tho Japanese alliance bavo been satisfactorily arranged. Tho Daily Mail’s Tokio correspondent learns that the alliance haß been signedNews of peace was received at Paris with surprise and relief. The British Minister at Washington said he was exceedingly glad to hear the news. The belligerents and world in general owed a vast debt of gratitude to President Roosevelt.

The German Charge d’Affairs gave similar expressions. lie added that the Kaiser would be especially glad that President Roosovelt had been successful.

Liang Cheng, Chineso Minister at Washington, expressed pleasure at the result of the conference. A rumor is current at Portsmouth that a secret agreement behind the treaty of peace assures tho Japanese some compensation.

The Czar, in deference to President Roosevelt, offered to cede half of Saghalien. This offer founded the workable basis

There is a buoyant tone in all departments of tho London Stock Exchange. Russian fours rose four, and Japanese stocks one to two points. It is believed in London that the Japanese are more seriously exhausted financially than was hitherto thought, which prejudiced the prospect of a new oampaign, also that the Council of Elders, by Sarnuri tradition, were against fighting for gold.

General Linevitoh telegraphs that a detachment operating at Ardagan oaptured 116 Japanese, including 26 wounded.

The Russian casualties were six. Washington, Aug. 30. Some of Baron Komura’s entourage were overwhelmed with grief and excitement and wept. There is a general expectation that after peace each of the belligerents will float a loan to clear the aftermath of the war.

Paris, August 30. The Figaro says that a high functionary in the Russian Foreign Office states that the Czar originally wanted peaoe at any price. The change of his opinions was entirely due to the Kaißer, who declared that if the concessions exceeded a certain limit Japan would draw conclusions damaging to the prestige of all the European Powers.

Sydney, August 81. The newspapers pay a high tribute to Japanese magnanimity and generosity in order to seoure peace. The Herald says Japan has learned the last lesson of civilisation, generosity to a vanquished foe.

GENERAL CONGRATULATIONS. SATISFACTION OF JAPANESE. By telegraph, Press A'ss’h, Copyright Received 9.36 p.m., Aug. 31. Washington, Aug. 31, ' Baron Kaneko declares that an indemnity is of minor importance compared with the advantages attained. Dwelling on these, he says that they save the national existence and make it secure, together with a manifestation of Japan’s humanity, and she has secured a seat on the counoil of nations. Money oould not buy such advantages, and why should money stand in the way of their reason and generosity ? They liked to cultivate good relations with their neighbors. New York, August 81. The Nippon Club refrain from oelebration.

President Loubet warmly congratulated President Roosevelt. The latter congratulated the Mikado on his magnanimity. President Roosevelt cabled to the Kaiser : “Thanks; profoundly appreciate the way you co-operated at every stage of the effort to secure peaoe on the Orient. It has been a very great pleasure to work with you for that end.”

i THE GLAD MESSAGE OF PEAOE l ROOSEVELT’S TRIUMPH. Bj) telegraph. Press Ass’n, Copyright Received 12.27 a.m., Sept. 1. London, Aug. 81. At 9.30 o'olock King Edward telegraphed the unexpected news to Queen Alexandra, and congratulations to the Ozar and Mikado. King Edward cabled to President Roosevelt : “ Let me be one of the first to congratulate you on the successful issue to whioh you so greatly contributed.” The Kaiser's message , to , President Roosevelt was : 11 Overjoyed ; most sinoerely oongratniate you on the great suooess due to your untiring efforts. Whole mankind must and will unite thanking you for the great boon you have given it.” M. de Witte latterly heard from Petersbof, the Kaiser urging peace with much earnestness. M, de Witte telegraphed to the Czar : 11 Japan has agreed to your demands concerning the conditions of peaoe. Consequently peace is established, thanks to your wise and firm decision, and Russia will remain in the Far Eaßt the great power she has hitherto been, and will be for ever.”

The Czar was delighted. He approved of the conditions, and sent congratulations.

King Edward’s message to Oyster Bay arrived first.