RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7914, 1 September 1905, Page 3

RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

DETAILS-OF PEACE ARRAHGEMEBTS. JIFirS ALTERIATIU LONDON, Aug. 30. The New York correspondent, ol the Times says that M. de VTitte performed a wonderful feat in convincing the Japanese that Russia's terms were irrevocable, and that Japan's sole alternative was withdrawal of the demand for an indemnity or to continue the war. He adds that Baron Komurawas almost in a state 0! collapse. He was over-ruled from Tokio in favour of the policy of Baron Kaneko, who is the Marquis lto's agent, but went to the conference with the heroic spirit of his ancestors, whose self-sacrifice is only one form of patriotism.

~ WJIODRED SECRET TREAT! WITH iMERICi.

Tit Impressible Kaiser.

LONDON, Aug. 30. A rumour is current in Portsmouth that a United States secret agreement is oebind the treaty of pea l *! and that it assures the Japanese some compensation. PARIS, Aug. 30. Tbe journal Le Figaro says a high functionary in Russian foreign affairs states ..that the Czar originally wanted peace at any price, and the change in his opinions was entirely duo to tbe Kaiser, who declared that if the concessions exceeded a certain limit Japan would draw conclusions damaging to the prestige of all the European Powers.

IHTISH TRIBUTES TO ROOSEVELT,

Tht Afltfo-Jiputsi Dilute.

iivu to FigMiig (01 Cold

LONDON, Aug. SO. Unanimous British tributes are paid to Mr Roosevelt's triumph.

All preliminaries for a renewal and extension of the Japanese alliance havtbren satisfactorily arranged.

The Daily Mail's Tokio correspondent learns that the alliance has tx.cn signed. News <A peace was received in Paris with surprise and relief. The British Minister at Washington said he was exceedingly giad to hear the news. The belligerents and tinworld in general owed a vast debt of gMtitude to President Roosevelt.

. The German Charge d'Affaires gave utterance to similar expressions, and added that the Kaiser would be especially glad that Mr Roosevelt had been successful..

Liang Chang, Chinese Minister to Washington, also expressed his pleasure at the turn of-events.

The Czar, in deference to President Roosevelt, offered to cede halt oi Sagbalien. The offer founded the workable negotiations. There is a -buoyant lone in all departments of the London Stock Exchange. Russian fours rose four ami Japanese stocks one to two per cent. It is believed in London that the Japanese are more seriously exhausted financially and otherwise than was hitherto thought, which prejudiced the prospect of a new campaign ;■ also that the of .Elders, by Samuri tradition, was against fighting for golds

HDEHITT OF UWR lIPORTAICE. Setuitj lit Stiits Gliied. Jtpu's Worthy tain. Gmnl wflintßlttioDs.

(Received Aug. 31, 9 4 36 p.m.) WASHINGTON, Aug. 31

M, Koneko declares that the indemnity was of minor importance as compared with the advantages gained. Dwelling <m tkese, be says that the national existence is secured, together with a manifestation of Japan's humanity, and she has also secured a seat in the Council of the Nations. Honey could not buy such advantages, then why should money stand in the way 1 On reasons of generosity she liked to cultivate good relations with her neighbours. The New York Nippon Club refrain Irom celebrating the peace. President Loubet warmly congratulated President Roosevelt, and the latter congratulated tlie Mikado on his magnanimity. President Rosscveit cabled the Kaiser his thanks, and said that he proifondly appreciated the way in which he co-opcrattd at every stage in the efforts for securing peace in the Orient. "It Has been," he said, "a veryi great pleasure to work with you to that end." KIIG EDWARD'S COHGRATULATTOKS fke User's lessee to Rooswlt. I. d« Witte Jebilint. The Cur Delated. (Received Sept. 1, 0.27 a.m.) LONDON. Au K 31. At ».30 o'clock King Edward telegraphed the unexpected news to Quern Alexandra, and sent his congrituljtion to the Czar and the Mikado. King Edward also cabled to President Roosevelt:—"Let me congratulate you on the sueessful issue lo which you so greatly contributed." The Kaiser's message to President Roosevelt ran :—"I am overjoyed and most sincerely congratulate you on the great success which is due to vow untiring efforts, The whole af

mankind must, and will, unite in jl hanking you fot the great boon you have given it," M. dc Wittc latterly heard (rem Pctershof that the Czar was urging peace wilh much earnestness.

M. de Wittc has telegraphed to the Czar as follows ■.—"Japan has agreed to your demands concerning the conditions of peace, consequently peace is established, thanks to your wise and firm decision, and Russia will remain in the Far East as great a Power as she has hitherto been, and will be for ever."

The Czar is delighted, and has approved the conditions. He has sent ! congratulations to King Edward.

Facing tbe Cost.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 30. Some of Baron Honiara's entourage were ovcrwhelnud with grief and excitement, ami wept.

There is general expectation that a tor peace each of the belligerents will float a loan to clear the aftermath of the war.

SYDNEY, Aug. 31. The newspapers pay a high tribute to Japanese magnanimity and generosity in order to secure peace. The Herald says Japan has learned the last lesson of civilisation—generosity to a vanquished foe.