RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

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

RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

Bz .telegraph, Press lA*»’n, Copyright 4 London, August 81. Tbo Japanese report a series of minor engagements on tbo 27th. Thoy repulse throe Russian attacks in Rsingobing district. The Japanese mado throe attacks on Taolu, capturing tho position.. As a oonsequenco of peace British 00Hsols have risen ono and throo sixtoontius points. Russian fours rose from 90j to 94). ' , . Tho newspapers in Europe and America oxtol Japan’s surprising spontaneous moderation and self-discipline. Reuter states there is no secret clause in the peace treaty.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 81. Tho Russ slates that Russia pays ten millions sterling for tho keop of prisoners. Tho Russians, except the commercial olasses, are remarkably apathetic over the conclusion of poaco. Some Liberals hope that M. de Witte will return as Prime Minister, with an onlightened constitution.

Melbourne, Sopt. 1.

Mr Doakin cabled congratulations to President Roosevelt on his efforts to seouro pbaoe.

"“THE TREATY WITH JAPAN.

CHURLISH COMMENTS BY GER*

MAN PAPERS. By Wiegrftph/] P-resai A’ss’n* Received 11.17 p m., Sept, 1. London, Sept. 1. Tho Chronicle approves of a treaty that is simply defensive. Other nowspupsrs argue tljat there few partners with whom we would sc willingly run risks, if risks there be. The Post states that tho ratification of the treaty is absolutely assured. /" German newspapers ootntnenl illhumoredly, and revive the old outcry of the “ Yellow peril,” and that Britain is entering a combination hostile to Europe. The Times’. Berlin correspondent says the relaxation, of Germany's pressure on | France is due to the prospect of the restoration of Russia’s weight, in the Euro-. S poan balance- ■ . . . The Nippon Steam Navigation Company is ordering eight new liners in the Clyde. .. .

Received 11.40 p.m., Sept. 1. London, Sept. 1.

It is now affirmed - that, despite St. Petersburg telegrams to the contrary, the Czar did not reply to M, de Witte’s dutiful message. This is attributed to the Czar being surrounded by men opposed to M. de Witte.

THE ALLIANCE BETWEEN BRITAIN AND JAPAN.

OPINIONS OF THE TIMES. By telegraph’, Press A'os’n, Copyright Received 1.8 a.m., Sept. 2. , ‘ London, Sopt. 1. Lord Lansdowne and Baron Hayashi Bigned the new treaty of alliance on the 12th. The Times says that, the terms broadened the basis and extended the scope and duration of the allianoe, and whilst purely defensive will effectually secure the maintenance of the territorial status quo in Asia and provide joint protection of the interests of both parties against any hostile action Jon the part of one or more powers. It is oonceived in no aggressive spirit, and directed to no offensive purpose. It can but prove a powerful guarantee of the preservation of peace in Asia and indireotly throughout the world.