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THE STOKwXNG TETJBSD2LY, AUGUST 31, 1905.
CHORUS OF PRAISE
World Hails Roosevelt as
Great Peacemaker.
OPINION OF ALL NATIONS'
Rejoicing at Success of Conference
'Throughout' Europe Kaiser
.Seconded Roosevelt's Ef
forts for Peace.
LONDON Aug. SO. With the passing
away of the first sensation incident to
the announcement of peace, the most
striking note of public feeling in England
is the universality of the tribute paid to
the Invaluable. services which President
Roosevelt has rendered to the cause of
humanity. Not England alone, but the
"whole "world, is hastening to pay its meed
of praise to the peacemaker. Mayors and
public bodies of various kinds in Great
Britain are passing resolutions or sending
messages expressive of the .wprld's indebt
edness to the President. .Fbjiowjng are a
few expressions of prominent personages:
Field Marshal" lord Boberts I 'heartily
congratulate both countries.
Right Rev. William B. -Carpenter, bishop
of Rlpon The! wprlfl owes much to Presi
dent Roosevelt.
George Meredith, the novelist Japan es
tablishes her claim to he a great civilized
power, and President Roosevelt will be
crowned :in history as the champion
wrestler, for. peace.
President Bgosevelt's reply to Emperor
"William's congratulatory telegram has not
yet beeh-,pubJlshedrbere. but it will have
a great effect in removing what has been
the very prevalent opinion that the Em
peror had no desire to see peace con
cluded Trade Revival Expected.
Another question much discussed is the
prospect of the revival and development
of trade as the result of the conclusion of
peace. It .Js expected, as far as the bel
ligerents are Concerned, that it will be
some time before there is any great com
mercial revival, owing to the preoccupa
tion of Russia and Japan in finally con
cluding the peace arrangements, trans
porting prisoners, withdrawing military
forces, eta Japan's share in this work
will place heavy demands on her trans
port service, and will be likely to prevent
an early "resumption of her regular steam
ship business. It Is understood that
Japan is negotiating with British steam
ship lines to assist In the transfer of the
prisoners. It Is believed, however, that in
the near future the changed condition of
affairs In the Far East will bring enor
mous trade -developments, in which the
Vnlted States and Great Britain will be
the largest participants.
Effect of New Alliance.
In this connection much seems to be ex
pected from the renewal and extension of
the Anglo-Japanese alliance, the details of
which have not yet been published. Ac
cording to this morning's Standard, the
chief point In the' treaty of alliance Is an
agreement .to maintain the status quo in
Asia, and that the term "Asia" com
prises for the purpose of the treaty that
portion of the continent lying east of lon
gitude 51 degrees.
A considerable Impetus is expected to
be given to shipbuilding: in fact, both
:Russla and Japan will require new war
ships" Russia Is und.ers.tood to have op-,
tlons son sevcji . Chilean and Argentine
warshlpsT-ahd, "though it is deemed unllke
ly tfiatussla will place orders" for war
shlps irTGreat Britain;, It Is .belleVcd that
orders for such vessels wlil be received
from Japan.
According to a report appearing in the
Dally Mail, an Anglo-Japanese shipping
combine Is in the first stages of organiza
tion. LONDON JOINS IX ACCLAIM.
Awards Praise, to Roosevelt, Witte
and Japan Alike.
LONDON. Aug. 30. The news of the
conclusion of peace at Portsmouth yes
terday reached London so late last even
ing that with the exception of official and
diplomatic circles and those who were in
the city at a late hour, .the announcement
In the morning papers came as a complete
surprise. Even many cabinet otTicers and
other high officials were Ignorant of the
momentous event until today. "With the
general public the pews was received with
the gT eat est satisfaction and admiration
for Japan's "sacrifices In the cause of
peace."
The evening papers follow the lead
of the morning-- papers In bestowing
unstinted praise on President Roosevelt,
to whom they give the fullest credit for
the outcome of the conference, whose de
cision was entirely at variance with their
dally prediction. Both papers and people
were so astounded at the outcome of the
conference that they feel there is some
thing in the agreement which has been
arrived at that has not yet been pub
lished, .and that, if this is not the case,
then the new Anglo-Japanese treaty has
affected the result In some way. The Pall
Mall Gazette says:
"The enlarged treaty with England may
have had considerable weight in persuad
ing the Mikado and his advisers that
Japan's position in the Far East is now
practically impregnable, and that peace
may-be made without pressing for the
payment of costs. Japan now stands In a
position of impregnable supremacy in the
Far East, and this can only be disputed
by a coalition against which her alliance
with the greatest naval power in the
world constitutes an absolute guarantee."
Arguing that Japan might, after con
sideration, feel more satisfied with having
gained the points for which she took up
arms, the Pall Mall Gazette continues:
"Henceforth Asia Hc3 at her feet, and
particularly China. China has been a
bone of contention all along. England
and the United States will have every
reason to be thankful for the triumph of
Japan."
Referring to .Japan's decision to give up
her demand for an Indemnity, the West
minster Gazette says:
"It noeded only a moment's reflection to
see how greatly her moral and material
position must have been worsted if,
after having obtained all the substantial
points for which she undertook the war
and all the enormous assets that go with
them, she had taken the responsibility
for renewing the war on the question of
the costs, which could not in the long run
have b6en recovered against an opponent
who was determined not to pay. The
policy of Japan is to concentrate herself
upon the formidable task of developing
what her victory lias given her, and even
a successful .war which would have loft
herjnDSsesslon of further territory must
haV.caissipated her energies and weak
ened her position.
''The aVllanco is to be renewed (refer
ring to the Anglo-Japanese treat)'), and
extended to .a wider scope than it has
yfct"".had."
Speaking of Japan's waiver of the in
demnity clause, fftfe Globo says:
"It has' been -ah'iact -of extraordinary
courage -on -thepar of the Emperor and
his . council. In ' the cct, which seems
justified by the results, the Emperor of
Japan has given, the" world a lesson in
moderation, and, we believe ttha results
will show, 4n practical wisdom."
-The Globe also claims that Japan gained
what she went to wa.r for, and says:
"To the ancient, chivalrous feeling of
the old fiaumurai, there must have ap
peared something sordid in continuing
tjhe conflict not for glory or for the safety
of the empire, but for- a cash payment
which had assumed the form of a liquida
tion of damages. Moreover, we write
in the dark. We have no glimmer of the
secrets which In all probability form
a part of the terms of peace. Nor do we
Know how far the situation was affected
by the Anglo-American treaty."
The Evening Standard says:
"Russia has won one of the ..greatest
diplomatic victories in the history of the
world. It Is summed up Jn M. Wltte's
pas un sou, (not a cent of Indemnity).
Nor are we Inclined to begrudge M. Witte
his power or glory. He fought magnifi
cently for Russia, and she has been able
thereby to save her face."
Referring to the results gained by Ja
pan, the Standard says: '
Perhaps she Is the only nation on the
face of the earth which would, have rested
content with what she set out to accom
plish. Wc come to what may be regard
ed as the greatest victory of the three. It
belongs, as wc think, to President Roose
velt. He may, for instance, havo held
out to Japan Inducements which would
have the double effect of securing peace
with Russia and rooting up the weeds
of disagreement between Japan and Amer
ica."
The Standard prints a dispatch' from
St. Petersburg, whlch says M. Witte will
return the hero of the day. and that it is
not impossible that he may become a sort
of Prime .Minister.
GERMAN GOVERNMENT'S VIEW
Congratulates Both Nations and
Lauds Roosevelt's Work.
BERLIN. Aug. 20. Chancellor von Bue-
low, in acknowledgement of the cable dis
patch which came from the Associated
Press with the announcement of peace
and an outline of the terms of the agree
ment, says: .
"In their reception of .this fortunate re
sult, the German advocates of peace are
in full agreement with the Americans."
The German Government has prepared
its view of the situation, which will ap
pear In the next Issue of the North Ger
man Gazette, as follows:
'We greet the news with lively satis
faction. The agreement, quite beyond ex
pectations, is due to the quiet tenacity of
Emperor Nicholas and his counsellors In
St. Petersburg, as well as the plenipo
tentiaries at Portsmouth. -Acknowledge
ment must be made of the amount of the
untouched powers of resistance that re
main in the Russian imperial state, not
withstanding the military misfortunes and
the upsetting of all the political theories
that had been built upon the undervalua
tion of the Slav world.
"The decision of the Japanese states
men was not an easy one, bat It honors
their wisdom. It shows also that the
youngest world power which has so bril
liantly entered Into the community of the
cultivated powers is worthy of the ex
ample It gave during the war. The con
clusion of peace by yielding all sharp
conditions may be more highly valued be
cause the agreement was a voluntary act.
We congratulate both sovereigns, their
governments and their peoples with open
pleasure on attaining an understanding
with each other, and we hope that those
who have been enemies may as .soon as
the' final peace treaty Is signed begin to
live next to each other as good neighbors.
"Shining in the history of our times
will be the record of President Roose
velt's services, whereby the conclusion
of peace was made possible. His master
fully conducted work of statesmanship
and humanity will not be forgotten by
the world."
After the first sensationo of wonder
and relief over the announcement of
peace, German observers try to adjust
their conceptions of the powers that
brought the peace. Russia's position,
with a powerful neighbor both east and
west now becomes somewhat similar to
-Germany's. Russia doubtless will main
tain a strong army In the East "and thus
relieve somewhat the weight of her num
bers on the western frontier. She will
no longer be feared as heretofore, be
cause even after the restoration of her
prestige and the reorganization of her
resources, she' will ever havo Japan, to
watch and calculate upon.
The German government, according to
some of the best newspaper judges, is
convinced that Japan may be expected to
Temaln quiet for many years. If let alone.
'and that she will peacefully develop her
esnkto on the Asiatic continent. The yel
low peril seems to have largely disap
peared out ofGerman thought.
PARIS ASKS MANY QUESTIONS
Will America and Russia Be
Friends Control of Pacific.
PARIS. Aug. 3L The Paris morning
newspapers, in commenting upon the re
sult of the Portsmouth conference, ex
press still more astonishment at its sud
den and happy termination, and ask
whether the United States has decided to
return to her traditional friendship for
Russia, or if Great Britain has suddenly
renounced her old hostility to -Russia, and
whethor the Pacific Ocean question will
now be governed by Japan, Russia and
the United States, or by Japan, Great
Britain and the United States.
The Aurore says that fate has offered
Emperor Nicholas an unexpected chance
in the marvelous revenge of justice and
liberty.
The Eclaire finds that Russia has not
much reason for exultation, and con
tinues: "It Is true that the Russians escaped
with a smaller financial wound than had
been expected; that they regain posses
sion of a few ships andNare guaranteed
their control of Vladivostok, which Is
now of small Importance, while, on the
other hand, the Japanese enter Into pos
session Idr a long time of a large terri
tory.", "Everything the American President un
dertakes is successful," was an exclama
tion frequently heard. The United States
also receives a generous meed of praise.
as the nation where the grand achieve
ment of the declaration of peace was
brought about. The moderation of the
Japanese terms ls widely commented
upon and Japan's magnanimity is regard
ed as being due to the effect of Presi
dent Roosevelt's direct appeal to the Em
peror of Japan in the name of humanity,
His answer is greeted with gratitude in
both hemispheres.
M. Nelldoff, the Russian Ambassador,
Is spending his vacation at Chateau-
guyon. An influential official of the Em
bassy, however, expressed pleasure at the
reasonable conditions reached. Russia,
the official 'added, was now able to work
for Internal reform.
President Loubet received the news of
peace early this morning and immediately
dispatched congratulations to President
Roosevelt, Emperor Nicholas and the Em
peror of Japan.
Premier Rouvier, replying to a request
for an expression on the satisfactory re
sult or the conference, said:
"Parliament Is the only place where I
can discuss political and diplomatic ques
tions, i never depart from this rule."
The Premier this morning cabled a long
message to Mr. witte. In the course of
conversation, one of the highest-placed
trench diplomats declared that the Japa
nese made a. clever move when lheyac-
cepted peace without an Indemnity. They
thereby secured a treaty with Russia
without leaving among her late adver
sary a desire for revenge. In the course
of a few years Japan will have recov
ered her war losses by extension of trade
with China and the development of her
own natural "resources without the fear
er an enemy waiting .-for an opportunity
jor revenge. The French . diplomat con-
unuea:
"If the treaty contains secret clauses.
they probably will take the form of a
convention, to assurer China from Euro
pean partition., while securlnsr the ooen
door in that empire for the world's com
merce. All . nations would benefit from
such a convention, which woulh serve to
abolish, the jealous striving of foreign
nations to obtain spheres of Influence and
European colonies In the Far East, and
the Philippines would also experience
"beneficial effects, as there are no indi
cations that question;? affecting their
status quo will arise, thus leaving their
development to their natural course.
Meanwhile. Japan will proceed with the
development and colonization of Corea,
which is sufficiently extensive to anora
an outlet for her energy without seeking
fresh conquests."
Referring to the financial effect or peace.
an influential financier said neither Japan
nor Russia would have difficulty in find
ing all the money required both in Eu
rope and America. It Is not regarded as
probable, however, that Russia will at
tempt to float a fresh loan here for the
moment.
Roosevelt the Great Victor.
PARIS, Aug. 30. The French newspa
pers this morning devote lengthy and
eulogistic editorials to President Roose
velt. The President Is the hero of the
hour indeed little mention is made of
Emperor Nicholas. The Matin says:
Roosevelt Is the great victor. He forced
the two belligerent who were strangling
each other to meet on neutral ground with
the same tranquillity that he displayed on
the eve of battle at the heed of the Hough
Riders. He tackled the respective delegates
of the belligerent parties, facing Japanese
cupidity and Russian infatuation with the
aame disdain for diplomatic usages as when
he was charging the trenches with his
slouch hat on the ground and a white hand
kerchief around his neck. He Is the great
victor of this battle of giants.
BENEFACTOR OF HUMANITY
Portuguese Peace Lcaguo Thus
Greets President Roosevelt.
WASHINGTON, Aug. SO. The following
communication from the Portuguese
Peace League has been received at the
State Department and transmitted to
Oyster Bay:
To His Excellency, the President of the
United States of America Mr. President:
The civilised world greets you as a benefac
tor of humanity. Tour intervention in the
Russo-Japanese war merits the blessings of
all those -who hope to terminate the era. of
violence which. unhappily still characterizes
our time. Tour Initiative In favoring the
next peace conference represents a new trib
ute furnished by your 'great mind to the
principles of Justice and peace, which con
stitute the foundation of international ar
bitration. It Is the eloquent affirmation of
a Judicial state which will render wars im
possible In the future.
For this double reason the Portuguese
Peace League ventures to transmit to Tour
Excellency the hearty fellottatlons In this
event, which history will afford as one of
the most beautiful of our times.
OFFICERS OF THE PORTUGUESE PEACE
LEAGUE.
Lisbon. August 14. 1305.
President S. de Mag albas Lima.
THANKS DUE TO ROOSEVELT
Foster Calls Treaty Trlnmph of Both
Nations.
NEW YORK, Aug. 3). Former Secre
tary of State John W. Foster, who is In
this city, declared that President Roose
velt Is entitled to the gratitude of the en
tire world for taking the Initiative In
bringing together the peace envoys of
Russia and Japan.
"The outcome," he asserted, "was not
so much a triumph of Russian diplomacy
as it was generosity and far-sightedness
on the part of Japan. The Japanese
army and people will be temporarily dis
appointed at the terms, but the Emperor
and his advisers are wise in effecting
peace at this time
"When I was invited to assist, ten years
ago. in arranging, peace between China
and Japan. I noticed that Japan was hap
pier over It than the Chinese were them
selves." Regarding the sale of the Hankow-Canton
Railway concession to the Chinese
government by the Morgan syndicate. Mr.
Foster declared there was no particular
hostility toward Americans, hut that the
concession was for KO miles of road and
that only about 30 miles had been com
pleted. The Chinese, he said, want the
line built.
Glory to Japan and Roosevelt.
VIENNA, Aug. 30. The news of the
conclusion of peace through Japanese
concessions was totally unexpected here
and was received with amazement so
great that many persons are still of the
opinion that the publication of the terms
will show that Russia has made some val
uable concessions. At all events. It Is
admitted to be a memorable happening,
one that adds a new glory to that already
gained by the Japanese on the battlefield.
Great praise is given to President Roose
velt for his Indefatigable efforts to se
cure peace.
The Foreign Office Immediately for
warded the news to Emperor Francis Jo
seph." who Is witnessing the maneuvers on
the field of Roseno, in the Southern Tyrol.
It Is said the Emperor sent congratula
tions to the Emperor of Russia and the
Emperor of Japan and ordered the Am
bassador at Washington. Mr. Hengel
mueller to express to President Boosevelt
His Majesty's sincere congratulations on
the great success achieved through his
initiative.
Bancs Join In Rejoicing.
COPENHAGEN, Aug. -0. General
satisfaction at the conclusion of peace
Is expressed here in court and official
circles, and great enthusiasm is mani
fested in the press and among the
people over President Roosevelt and
Mr. Witte.
King Christian sent a telegram of
felicitations to Emperor Nicholas upon
the favorable conclusion of the war
and to the American Minister.
King Edward Tells His Joy.
MARIENBAD, Austria, Aug. 30.
Jung Edward, upon receipt of tne peace
announcement. Immediately sent his
congratulations to the Emperors of Ja
pan and Russia and to President
Roosevelt, and also telegraphed to
Queen Alexandria his Joy at receiving
sucn news.
Czar, Not Officials, Thank Witte.
PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 30. Mr. Witte has
received a telegram of congratulation
from Emperor . Nicholas. However,
strange it may appear, the official
world in St, Petersburg tsriot joining in
the praise that is pouring In upon him
from other countries.
Rothschild Expresses Pleasure.
LONDON,; Aug. 30. Baron Roths
child, the banker, was seen by. a rep
resentative of the Associated Press at
his office today. He expressed his un
qualified pleasure at the conclusion of
peace.
Villi Not Spoil Celebration.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba. Aug. 30. (Spe
cial.) Execution of Charles King, of
North Dakota, which was to have taken
place tomorrow at Edmonton, was today
postponed 30 days, so that the grewsome
event might not take place during the
ceremonies incident to the inauguration of
the new province of Alberta Into the Do
minion. LOW EXCURSION "SATES TO THE EAST
On sale August 24 and 25, also Septem
ber 7, fi. S. 10, 16 and 17, the Rock Island
Railway will sell round-trip tickets to
Eastern points at greatly reduced rates.
For full partlculas call op or address A.
H. McDonald, general agent. 10 Thirl
RUSSIA EPS COOL
Neither Joy Nor Disappoint
ment at Peace Terms.
GRATEFUL TO ROOSEVELT
Not Exultant Over Diplomatic Vic
tory in Capital, but Reformers
and Financiers of 3fo5cow
Openly Rejoice.
ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. SI. (3:12 A. MO
The news of the" successful completion of
the preliminary negotiations for peace
at Portsmouth has been received here
without marked or even notable expres
sions, of satisfaction or dissatisfaction.
Tranquility Is perhaps the best term with
which to convey the sentiment of prac
tically all classes. Including tho officials.
The prevailing sentiment among the
thinking element Is that Japan arrived at
a recognition of the fact that It was
really Impossible for Russia to make any
further concessions, because she desired
to avoid arousing among the people at
home sentiments which would constitute
a most serious menace in the future. It
Is recognised that Japan also realized
the necessity for a lasting and stable
peace, and It believed that the success of
the conference was dtfe to the fact that
both nations sincerely desired to effect
an understanding.
The, more intelligent Russians do not
regard the outcome at Portsmouth as
altogether a diplomatic victory or a suc
cess won at the expense, of Japan. There
are undoubtedly certain divergences of
opinion among Russians on one or an
other of the points set forth in the. pre
liminary peace understandings. These
divergences can be easily arrtibutcd
to the existing Internal conditions In
Russia, but It Is no exaggeration to say
that all clasrss are deeply and sincerely
appreciative of the efforts made by Presi
dent Roosevelt to bring about peace.
Furthermore, the general and sustained
Interest of the American people in the
entire matter finds due recognition and
full appreciation here. President Roose
velt's efforts, it Is declared, supplied the
lubricant needed to overcome the fric
tion and to keep the machinery of the
conference- running to a successful
issue.
In considering the lack of effusion and
all outward signs of satisfaction with
which the news was received at St.
Petersburg. It should be borne in mind
that the Russians are an undemonstra
tive people and that the details of the
great disasters of the war were received
with the same apparent apathy. It Is
not the custom of the people here to
Indulge in demonstrations, either upon
occasions of great sorrow or of great
happiness, and the lack of popular and
spontaneous expressions of satisfaction
does .not carry the same meaning as it
would In the United States.
HEAVY BLOW TO 3IUSCOVITES
Oukhtomsky Takes Gloomy View
of Result of War.
ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. SO. "A great
diplomatic victory for M. Witte, but not
a great moral victory," Is the verdict of
Prince Oukhtomsky in his editorial In the
Vledomosti today. He says:
"Notwithstanding the difficult circum
stances under which the negotiations com
menced. Mr. Witte carried out his task
whh the greatest skill and obtained from
Japan the utmost she was prepared to
give. More we expected to receive, but,
though Mr. Witte wrested out of defeat
these advantageous terms, the moral ad
vantage rests with Japan. Sho will be
recognized In the eyes of the East and
of Europe as the victor and she has ac
quired a predominant position in Asia,
while- Russia's prestige has suffered a
correspondingly heavy blow.
"However, Russia Is only reaping the
reward of & war conceived in Injustice and
resting oh a policy of aggression toward
a weak nation, against which I and oth
ers warned the government. I was for
peace before and have been ever since
the commencement of the war, and I re
joice that peace has been concluded.
"I have no fear of the results on the
army. Some of the men will object to
this peace, but the great mass will be
glad of the termination of the war on
so honorable a basis and will be content
to return to their homes.
"It is impossible to tell what will be
the result of the peace In the Internal
situation.' The revolutionary movement
has roots a generation deep and Its causes
are entirely independent of the war.
which it preceded, though its growth has
been fostered by th,LJsiSfortunes of the
coniucu . Agitation and turmoil will no
doubt find an outlet in the cominjr elec
tions for the Douma. regardless of the
outcome of tho war."
In conclusion. Prince Oukhtomsky pays
a nign tribute to President Roosevelt,
"whose name should be emblazoned
throughout Russia."
MOSCOW REFORMERS HAPPY
Financier Says Witte Won Last Bat
tle at Portsmouth.
MOSCOW. Aurt. 30. The news of the,
conclusion of peace was received here
this morning by an immense malorltv
of the people with feelings' of deep'
satisfaction. JSxternally the city
calm.
In an Interview today, the sentiment
of a large portion of the Russian re
formers was expressed bv M. Goiovin
president of the Moscow Zemstvo. He
said:
"I am happy, and probably all Rus
sla shares mv sentiment. Th onn.il
tlons of Deace are "beyond all our honas.
Again I repeat, I am happy that we are
now at peace.
M. Zoppia, a prominent financier and
member or tne Moscow Bourse, said:
"Those connected with the commerce
of Moscow are particularly glad to see
the end of this unhappy and unpopular
war. It can be said that the last battle
of the war. which was fought at Ports
mouth, was won by Mr. Witte."
On the Bourse today Imperial is
gained three points.
RUSSLVS NOTES OF REGRET
Linlcvltch Might Have Won Victory,
Says One Paper.
ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. CO. The No
voe Vremya today, deploring the conclu
sion of peace, says:
"God grant that the blow lias not fallen
on Russia at the moment when Japan was
ready to make every concession to termi
nate the war, and when the Russian army
had become stronger than ever before."
M. Souvcrin, editor of the Novoe Vrem
ya, says he regrets that General Linle
vitch, who telegraphed recently to St.
Petersburg and Portsmouth, N. H., Im
ploring Emperor Nicholas and Mr. Wltte
not to conclude peace, did not lead his
army against tho Japanese to support
the plenipotentiaries, instead of allowing
them to conquer the Island of Sakhalin,
iuv editor admits that he knows from a
certain source that Field Marshal Oyama
Ulazrax&A4 Xnblo to tha effect that be
could not guarantee a victory. M. Sou
verin considers the concessions made by
Japan to be of little Importance and says
they do not weaken her position. He
adds:
"If the National Assembly does not suc
ceed better In renovating the country than
the army has in defending It, Russia
will be lost."
The Rues described the conclusion of
peace as being "of supreme benefit to
the foe."
The Ran-Slavlc Svet says: "All the
Japanese concessions pale before the news
that Japan has acquired tne better part
of the Island of Sakhalin."
The popular Llstok welcomes peace as
enabling Russia to enter heart arfd soul
Into Internal reorganization.
WITTE' S MESSAGE TO CZAR.
Says Russia Will Forever Be Great
Eastern Power.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 30. Follow
ing Is the text of Mr. Wltte's cablegram
to Emperor Nicholas announcing peace:
I hare the honor to report to your ma
jesty that Japan has agreed to your de
mands concerning: the conditions of peace
and that consequently peace will be estab
lished, thanks to your wise and firm de
cision, and in strict conformity with the
Instruction of your majesty.
liusaia. will remain In the Far east the
great power which she hitherto has been
and will forever.
We have applied to th execution of your
orders all our Intelligence and all our Rus
sian hearts, we beg; your majesty to for
give that we have been unable to do more.
ARMED PEASANTS REVOLT.
Tens of Thousands Will Arise In
Southern Russia.
8T. PETERSBURG. Aug. 30. At a
meoting of 300 -members of intellectual
classes of St. Petersburg yesterday one
of the speakers described the peasant agi
tation in the provinces of Saratoff and
Samara, saying that there were tens of
thousands of men supplied with arms and
that an enormous peasant movement was
being organized for the Autumn. A force
of Cossacks and infantry has been sent
to Rljokl.
Saratoff Prepares to Celebrate.
SARATOFF, Russia, Aug. 30. The
people here received the press an
nouncement of peace with Japan en
thusiastically. The extra editions of
the newspapers were bought with ac
tivity, and the newspaper offices were
in constant receipt of telephone mes
sages asking for details. The news
came quite unexpectedly, and the of
ficial announcement is awaited im
patiently, after which there will bo
celebrations. Hopes are expressed
that Russia will now devote herself to
the improvement of her internal af
fairs. General Strike at Llbau.
LIBAU, Russia, Aug. 30. A general
strike has been brought about here by
the order for the mobilization of troops.
No factories are running, and the street
railways have stopped operations. Steam
railroad communication has been Inter
rupted and there are no newspapers is
sued. The arrival of reservists from the
neighboring country districts has added
to the confusion as well as to the possi
bilities of disorder. The situation is grow
ing tense and many soldiers are patrolling
the streets.
Pardon for Finnish Assassin.
ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 30. On the
recommendation of Grand Duke Vlad
mir, tho Emperor has pardoned Prokope,
who was sentenced to death for the
assassination of Colonel Krcmarenko.
Chief of Police of Vlborg, on July 22
last.
News Welcome at Novgorod.
N1JNI NOVGOROD. Russia. Aug. 30.
The first news of the conclusion of peace
was received here with expressions of
satisfaction. Especial pleasure was mani
fested by the merchants and other com
mercial classes assembled here from all
parts of Russia for the Fair.
Works Resumo After- Strike.
NIZHNI NOVGOROD. Russia, Aug. 30.
The Sarmovo Works, which have been
closed for some time owing to labor dis
turbances, reopened today. The steel
foundry was the first to resume. The
other departments will follow.
Russia Will Havo Jewish Zones.
ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 30. It-has been
decided to form territorial zones for Jews
and lists are now being drawn up of new
townships and villages where they will
be permitted to live.
DEMOLISH WHICH FORTS?
Expected Cause of Difference in
Scandinavian Conference.
CARLSBAD. Aug. 30. The opening of
the negotiations here tomorrow between
the Swedish and Norwegian Commission
ers on the question of dissolution of the
union is awaited with Intense Interest.
The Scandinavian newspapers aro largely
represented.
The question mostly discussed is what
fortresses Sweden will call upon Norway
to abolish. The Associated Press has
reason to believe that the fortresses of
Fredrickten and Kongvingser. Orje and
DIngsrun will be proposed, but It is un
derstood that the Norwegians will re
fuse to abolish those of Frederickten and
Kongvingser.
SPLIT SCANDINAVIAN UNION.
Norwegian Commissioners Leave for
Conference Opening Today.
CHRISTIANIA. Norway, Aug. SO. The
Norwegian Commissioner appointed to
confer with Commissioners from Sweden
on the question of dissolution of the union
left for Carlsbad this afternoon.
All the evening papers express a con
ciliatory sentiment, and the best wishes
for the result of the conference of tho
representatives of the two countries, re
ferring to the example set by the peace
conference at Portsmouth and urging the
Commissioners to come to an amicable
agreement.
The first meeting of the Commissioners
will be held at Carlsbad. August 31.
Stromboli and Vesuvius In Eruption.
MESSINA. Sicily. Aug. 30. The anclont
crater In the Island of Stromboli Is In
full eruption and Is ejecting a heavy
mass of lava. Dense smoke hangs over
the Island. Panic prevails in tho villages
around the volcano, and the villagers aro
leaving.
NAPLES. Aug. 30. Mount Vesuvius is
In full eruption and Is throwing out an
enormous mass of lava. Deep rumblings
are heard In the Interior of the crater
and lava is flowing down the right side
of the cone.
Germany Pushes Her Trade.
LIMA. Peru. Aug. 30. Dr. Zoepfl. com
merclal attache of the German Foreign
office, who has been studying the best
method for increasing German trade in
the South and Central American repub
lies, will leave Lima Thursday next for
Mexico and from there will go to New
York.
American Stocks in Germany.
BERLIN. Aug. 50. The board of con
trol of the Bourse today listed $100,030,000
of the 3. per cent convertible bonds of
the Pennsylvania Railway Company, and
also about J32.500.CO0 of 4 per cent first re
funding mortgage gold bonds of the Chi
cago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad.
AFFRONT TO KING OSCAR
American Consul Offends Swedes by
Not Observing Birthday.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 30. The State De
partment has been supplied with copies
of newspapers published in Gothenburg.
Sweden, attacking the American consul
there, Robert S. Bergh, because of al
leged failure on his part to show proper
respect for King Oscar on the occasion
of his birthday anniversary. j
The Aftonblad charges that the flag J
of his country was hoisted by every for-
elgn consul In the town except by Mr. ;
Bergh. This caused much remark and
speculation on the part of townspeople.
who Inquired whether King Oscar had I
in any way offended President Roose- i
vclt. that he ordered his consul to re-1
fraln from Joining In the celebration. I
Tho paper calls attention to the fact
that Mr. Bergh Is a Norwegian by birth,
but does not think that he Is thereby
excused, In view of the position he oc
cupies. Assistant Secretary Loomis has decided
to call upon Mr. Bergh for an explana
tion. REVIVES PUTS AND CALLS
Chicago Board of Trad6 Resumes
Old Form of Trading.
CHICAGO, Aug. 30. Trading in puts
and calls is to be re-established by the
Chicago Board of Trade.- By a vote of
the members of the exchange, the re
sumption of the old form of trading was
decided upon today.
"Privileges" trading was abandoned
here some time ago, when the Board of
Trade began a crusade against bucket
shops. An amendment providing for the
expulsion of any member who enters
Into contracts when he is aware that he
is insolvent was also voted upon.
The re-establishing of puts and calls
wa3 recommended by believers in that
system, who caused the amendment to the
rules to be submitted to a vote by means
of a petition. This virtually forced the
board officially to express Itself on the
question covered by the statutes carrying-
penalties for its violation.
Seattle Jnpanese Send Messages.
SEATTLE. Aug. 30. The Seattle Japan
ese Association, the largest organization
of Japanese In the United States, today
sent congratulatory messages to Presi
dent Roosevelt and Baron Komura. The
raesages. each signed by President C. T.
Takahashl. read:
To the President: Seattle Japanese Associ
ation desires to express to you Its thanks for
the large share you have had In bringing
peace. The results show that the Emperor
and Czar believe In this great country and
Its President.
To Baron Komura: Seattle Japanese As
sociation extends congratulations. Tour con
cessions to Russia and the magnanimity of
the terms of final settlement In order to
have peace command the admiration of the
world. We give you personally our thanks.
The Japanese Association, believing
Baron Komura and party will return to
Japan by way of Seattle. Is preparing
to give him a most enthusiastic reception.
Fall Fishing In September.
ASTORIA, Or.. Aug. 30. (Special.)
The Fall fishing season on he Columbia
River will open in September and it Is
understood that three canneries will
engage In packing. They are all lo
cated on the north side of the river
and are as follows: McGowan's at Mc
Gowan. Megler's at Brookfleld. and the
Columbia River Packers' Association's
plant at Eureka. It is also probablo
that some of the cold-storage plants
will purchase sllversldes. Quite a quan
tity of Fall salmon, to be packed at
Gray's Harbor and Oregon Coast points,
has been sold by local brokers at the
following rates per dozen:
Talis, 85 cents: flats, 90 cents; half
pounds. 70 cents. These sales were all
consummated before the recent cut in
the price of 19 14 Alaska, reds.
Scholarships at Willamette.
SALEM. Or.. Aug. 30. (Special.)
Twelve free scholarships at Willamette
University have been established by the
Columbia River Conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church. News of this ac
tion was brought by President boieman
tonight on his return from Moscow,
Idaho, where he attended tne annual ses
sion of tho conference. This means that
tho conference will pay the tuition of
12 students in the literary department
who contemplate entering the ministry
after completing their college courses.
President Coleman says that both the
Columbia River and the Idaho confer
ences are warm supporters of old Willam
ette, and that many students will here
after come to the Salem school trom tnose
districts.
Award by Hague Tribunal.
NEW YORK. Aug. 30. Announcement
ihrtt tha Muscat dispute between Great
Britain and France had been settled was
made today by the secretary of Chief
.Turtle Fuller of the United states sau
preme Court, who has recently been at
The Hague as a member of the perma
nent international council In adjudication
Htwin this matter. Justice Fuller arrived
here today on the steamer Oceanic. The
dispute relates to the rlgnt ot certain
traders to flv the French flag In the Per
sian gulf, upon which Muscat Is situated.
Details of the settlement were not made
public.
Final Round at Chess Begins.
BARMEN. Aug. 30. The final round
of the International chessmasters
tournament was begun today. Bern
stein, by defeating Bardeleben, made
sure of at least fifth prize. Berger
drew with Mleses and Alapln with
Burn.
The Denver & Bio Grande has estab
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car service between Portland and Denver.,
leaving Portland at S:15 P. II.. spending
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