RUSSIA TAKES THE CREDIT.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7913, 31 August 1905, Page 3

RUSSIA TAKES THE CREDIT.

Frenck iDfiaeoce Worked Wonders Rossini Feeliog Cools Doia(Received Aug. 31, 0.03 a.m.) St. PETERSHURG, Aug. 30. When the Czar offered to provide a workable basis (or a compromise which was currently described at St. Petersburg as "Japan surrenders the indemnity and Russia • surrenders territory," friendly French influences worked wonders.

At St. Petersburg the blatant chauvanism which was in the ascendant till Sunday is now absent, except in the columns of tho Novoe Vremya. The latter describes the cession as an irreparable blunder.

WIDESPREAD REJOICING. Diplomacy Defeats Militarism. Japuese Cttiialry. DfYISIOH OF SAGHALIEII DEFINED. "Tie Open Door Policy." Reception of tbe Revs in Russia. Australian Satisfaction.

(Received Aug. 31, 0.55 a.m.) St. PETERSBURG, Aug. 30. The Czar was unaware of the peace until past midnight. IyOXDON, Aug. 30. The Times' St. Petersburg correspondent Bays that the rejoicing <will be widespread. The Daily Telegraph gays M. de Wit to has achieved a brilliant success, defeating the aims of the war party. (Received Aug. 31, 0.59 p.m.) LONDON, Aug. 30. The Times says that the decision must have cost the Mikado much, knowing possibly how unpopular it would be to some of the nation. His decision was largely due to the advice of the Marquis Ito and the elder statesmen, who are, perhaps, more permeated with tho old chivalrous code than those trained under purely modern conditions. Japan also felt able to make concessions as England's ally, which she could hardfy, with safety, have made had she stood alone.

The agreement provides that. Rua sia is to defray the cost of main-, tcnance ol prisoners at Saghalion, but pays nothing else. The division of Saghalicn is to bo that of the fiftieth parallel, neither Power to fortify or use Saghalien strategically. Japan is not to fortify La Perouse Straits. It also provides for the most favoured commercial treaty. Japan and Russia each maintain an "open door."The first announcement of peace was treated in St. Petersburg as a hoax. Later messages increased the amazement. (Received Aug. 31, 1.11 a.m.) SYDNEY, Aug. 30. Expressions of satisfaction at the announcement of peace were general in the Federal House. Mr Deakin, amid cheers, declared that it was the best news that had reached the Comtnonwealth for a