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THE MORNING OBEGONiay, JFBIDAY, SEPTE3EBER 1, 190o. FEELS HER SHAME Russia Humiliated by Cession of Territory. READY TO CONTINUE VAR Jfewspapcrs Denounce the Terms of Peace and Soroo Criticise Roose rclt Eyes. Opened to Rot tenness of Government. ST. PETERSBURG. iAup. 3L Judging from the press comment of today on peace, it would appear that, while pleased with the prospect of the removal of fur ther bloodshed from the Far East, a large portion of the public is unable to recon cile itelf to the loss of territory, however insignificant. The national pride seems to be offended by the cession of part of the Island of Sakhalin. Yesterday the people spoke of "today's shame.' meaning peace. Many of the utterances show evidences of regret tfcaf the army had not been given another chance to try the fortunes of war. though no one questions or underrates the hu manity of the course followed by Presi dent Roosevelt, the plenipotentiaries and Emperor Nicholas. The tone of many of the utterances con cerning peace induces one, to believe that a further sacrifice of human lives would not be unacceptable, if the national self respect could be regained thereby. One word of disapproval of the terms from Toklo suggesting that Japan did not de sire to be bound by the terms might re sult In a flare-up here in defense .of war and the national honor. Say Harsh Things of Roosevelt. Embittered by what they declare to be a dishonorable peace, the extreme patriots do not always refrain from criticising President Roosevelt and the American people, who. they declare, have offended Russian sentiment by underrating the Russian preparations, strength and abil ity to cope with the Japanese. The people almost without exception welcome peace and express the hope that the shackles which kept American enter prise out of Russia will bo removed. Preference for American enterprise in Russia as against German Is expressed. The Russ says: "All we could have ex pected was avoidance of diplomatic de feat. This spems to have been accom plished." Iooks Forward to New War. The Novoe Vremya says: "Japan Is dis satisfied with the peace. So are we. Pres ident Roosevelt was in favor of Russia's ceding the Island of Sakhalin and paying an indemnity. This does not please us. This peace is only one phase In our rela tions with Japan, which are only begin ning. We shall rest and then doubtless go on. As mun who have spent IS months together, we now shake each other by the hand and say au rcvolr. English and American capitalists should rejoice over the peace." The SIovo says that peace. should have been concluded beforo the battle cf the Sea of Japan. Irrigated With Humanity. The Svet says: "General Linlevltch's army is not dostroyed. The present treatj puts off, but does not exclude, war: only a bucket of cold water has been poured over it out of the fountain of humanity with which President Roosevelt Is now irrigating all the world." The Bourse Gazette says: "The war has forced Russia to nnon hor iv tn Vim- rotton political foundations and to her Ig norance of the disorder In the army, and in fact in all branches of the national administration." The St. Petersburg Gazette remarks: "We have been overcome, not by Japan by by our dishonesty and happy-go-luckl-ness. The dreadful lessons of this war will not be fruitless and will force us toward bettor forms of life. America and her noble and brave President have ren dered us great service." RUSSIAN OFFICIAL VERSION Succinct Story of Negotiations Con firms Published Accounts. ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 2L The gov ernment has Issued the following commu nication, explaining the course of the peace negotiations: "In the month of June the Emperor consented to accept the proposition of President Roosevelt for a conference of Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries in order to ascertain how far it was possi ble for the two powers to determine con ditions of peace. This Important mission was entrusted to Mr. Wltto and Baron Rosen, who received full powers by vir tue of which they could, in the event of the acceptability of the Japanese proposi tions, proceed to the conclusion of a treaty of peace. It was mutually agreed that the negotiations would take place in American territory. "The first Interview between the pleni potentiaries took place at Oyster Bay on August 7, and the conference opened at Portsmouth on August 9. At the second sitting the Japanese plenipotentiaries pre sented the conditions of peace as elabo rated at Tokio. "Considering that several of these con ditions were absolutely unacceptable ac cording to the Instructions given the Rus sian plenipotentiaries, and that the word ing of the other conditions was inter pretable as a detriment to Russian inter ests, Mr. Witte proposed a detailed dis cussion of each point separately. When the Split Came. "Having devoted several sittings there to, the Russian plenipotentiaries came to the conclusion that an agreement was un attainable on four points, whereupon the Japanese plenipotentiaries declared their willingness to ask for complementary in structions with the view of finding a con ciliatory outcome to the seriouB difficul ties that had arisen. "After communicating with Tokio, the Japanese plenipotentiaries intimated that they renounced, first, the question of the limitation of the Russian naval force in the Far East, and secondly, thb demand for the surrender of the interned war ships; but they continued to demand the cession of the Island of Sakhalin and es pecially the payment of an indemnity. "In accordance with the Instructions they had received, the Russian plenipoten tiaries positively rejected these last de mands, declaring that they could not con tinue to discuss the other conditions of peace If Japan continued to fnslst on the payment of the expenses of the war. When Roosevelt Intervened. "Taking into consideration that such a state of the negotiations could only lead tQ rupture. President Roosevelt decided to address himself to the Emperor through Ambassador Meyer, appealing to His Majesty's humanitarian sentiments and asking that he consent to accept a new Japanese proposaljn order to avoid fur ther bloodsh?-a. uuls proposal was that Russia, In view of the actual possession of Sakhalin on account of Japanese de scent on the island, aijree to cede to Japan the southern part, belonging to her up to 1875, the northern part to be re turned to Russia in consideration of the payment of 1,200,000,000 yen about 600. 000,000). "In expressing to President Roosevelt 1m .gratitude for the efforts xaado, .to aid j Jn restoring peace, His Majesty said he could not find It possible to accept the aforementioned proposals, which were de facto equivalent to the payment of an In demnity. Agreement Is Readied. "The Japanese plenipotentiaries were informed of His Majesty's decision by the Russian plenipotentiaries, and they an nounced at the sitting of August 29 that, according to Instructions from their gov ernment. Japan renounced her demand for the reimbursement of the expenses of the war. but adhered to her claim for the southern part of Sakhalin, undertak ing not to take military precautions there in; not to construct fortifications, and to keep LaPerouse Strait open. "Thus, after the above had been Insert ed in the protocol., the sittings of the plenipotentiaries were terminated so far as regards the preliminary questions looking to peace, which will serve as the basis of a final treaty of peace between Russia and Japan. GOT BEST TERMS SHE COULD Treaty Suits Trepoff,' Who Expects No Revolution In Russia. ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. SL "Per sonally I am satisfied, thoroughly sat isfied," was the emphatic - response of General Trepoff, when asked for his opinion of the peace conditions. The General, who, with M. Witte. is the man of the hour m Russia, and as As sistant Minister of the Interior, is more thoroughly in touch with tho actual sentiment and situation throughout the Empire than any other Russian, added, still speaking personally, that he con sidered Russia, by the te-ma of peace, had obtained all that she could have attained by prolonging the war, es pecially since without a fleet she would be unable, no matter how vic torious she might be on landto at tack the Japanese at home or retake the Island of Sakhalin. It was obvious that the Russian envoys had scored a diplomatic cuccess, and he hadjio criti cism of the terms In any particular. Speaking further of the offects of peace on the internal situation. Gen eral Trepoff maintained that the con ditions were by no means serious. "The foreign press," he said, "is mis taken In supposing that there Is a revolution in Russia. It is true that in Poland and elsewhere there have been disorders, and in Courland the situation is serious. But there is no revolution. The disorders are only sporadic." The return of the army from Manchuria, according to General Trepoff, offered no ground for appre hension. It will he necessary for a large part of the army to remain per manently in the Far East, and the homecoming of the other part will be a matter of months. "It took a year and a half." con tinued the General, "to get the present force to Manchuria. The troops -will be equally long In returning. Natural ly, peace made at this time, when it was believed In the army they stood on the eve of victory, will cause bitterness for the moment, but this will wear away under the pleasure of getting home." Passing to the subject of the Nation al Assembly and the coming election. General Trepoff said that one of the great causes of dissatisfaction would soon be removed, as work on the law regulating the right of assembly was proceeding, and a law would speed ily be issuable under which the people Nvould be able to meet and discuss the candidates, their policies and oth er lawful objects. The police authori ties were not opposed to juch meet ings, and would not interfere except whn the proceedings take a serious turn. "The trouble with the Liberals here in St- Petersburg Is that they are not accustomed to obeying the law and have to learn that the laws are meant to be obeyed. If the Zemstvolsts want to meet again in Moscow, they havo only to ask permission, stating the ob ject of the meeting, and It will be freely granted." Regarding the demand for freedom of the press, General Trepoff Intimated that the restrictions were more im--aglnary than real. He pointed out the liberty with which the papers are now discussing all sorts of subjects. When questioned on the subject of the rumors of impending changes in the Ministry of the Interior, the Gen eral denied the current report that General Count Alexis Ignatleff, head of the religious toleration committee, would be appointed Minister. He said M. Bouligan had not resigned, and that the press was busying itself far more than the government with this matter. As the correspondent arose to leave. General Trepoff again reverted to the subject of peace, saying, in conclusion: "Your President has done great work magnificent work. He sAouId bo thoroughly happy and satisfied." Mr. Manukhin, Mlnistor of Justice, the report of whose resignation today is un founded, expressed himself satisfied with the peace, which, he added was necessary to the country. JAPAN IS FURIOUS All Newspapers Denounce the Terms of Peace. CALL THEM HUMILIATING ROOSEVELT'S HALO OF PEACE Russian Paper Gives the President Warm Eulogy for Mediation. MOSCOW, Aug. 31. The Russkol SIovo, having the largest circulation In Moscow, today publishes a two-column eulogy of President Roosevelt and the part he has played during the last three months, say ing In conclusion: "To the memories of the Russian and Japanese peoples, the personality of Pres ident Roosevelt is crowned with the halo of peace and will last forevor." The Liberal papers of Moscow make no attempt to conceal their Joy at the con clusion of peace. The reactionary papers criticise Mr. Witte. saying that their thanks ore due to Emperor Nicholas alone that Russia obtained- peace terms which were possible of acceptance. Russian Papers Still Growl. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. SL The gen eral tone of the press this morning is one At resignation. The Novoe Vremya is a noteworthy exception. That paper re fuses to believe in the solidity of peace, and contends that it is simply a stage toward a new struggle between Russia and Japan. The Novoe Vremya's arti cle displays a further Irritation toward President Roosevelt for his. mediation, which the paper considers was "regret table, Inopportune and even disastrous for Russia." The Ontechesva says: "After a shame ful war Russia should certainly lay no claim to an honorable peace. She should congratulate herself on the cessation of the war, the continuance of which would cost greater sacrifice." Other radical papers express pleasure at the conclusion of the war. which thev hope will be followed by a concerted ef- zort at internal development. Odessa Rejoices at Peace. conclusion of peace was received by all classes here with sincere Joy and im- menBe relief. csoeciaJlv gatlon of a ukase for the mobilization of troops on the previous day clearly in dicated the possibility of a continuation of the war. The neaco lerm am "sidered a great victory for Russian di plomacy, xne traae or this port will. It is believed, recover from Its stage of stag nation. TXW EXCURSION KATES TO TKX, "EAST On sale August 24 and 23. also Septem ber 7, fi. . 10. 16 and 17. the Rock Island Railway will sell round-trip tickets to Eastern points at greatly reduced rates. For full particolas call on or address A. H- McDonald, general ageat. 110 Third stTMU. PocUudL Or. Though Details Are-Withheld, Indig nation Pours Forth "Japan, Victorious in the Field, De feated in Conference." TOKIO. Aug. 3L (8 A. M.) A remark able absence of rejoicing Ib one of the roost striking features attendant upon the receipt of the news .of a practical con clusion of peace. The kind of reception that awaits definite news will depend entirely upon the nature of the terms. It is generally feared that extensive con cessions have been made by Japan. It has been generally expected by the public and hoped that there would be a rupture at Portsmouth. In view of what was termed Russia obduracy In refusing the payment of Indemnity. The JiJI my this morning: "An agree ment arrived at without a rupture can only mean that great concessions have been made by our plenipotentiaries. A peace concluded upon such terms can never satisfy the nation." The Malnlchi says: "We are disap pointed. We only hoped that there would be a suspension of the peace conference. It Is Impossible under the circumstances to conclude an honorable peace. The fruits of our arms have beon lost by weak diplomacy. "Japan victorious, victorious In the Held, has been defeated In tho conference chamber." The Mlchisichl says: "We feel sur prised and wonder how peace could have been concluded when everything indicated the impossibility of making Russia ac cept the vital demands of our terms. In the absence of official confirmation of the terms. It is impossible to form a final opinion, but the Indications are that noth ing will Insure peace with terms that are honorable." The minor papers are generally angry and say that a poace obtained upon the .erms reported Is "a humiliating one." TREATY IS STILL SECRET. Terms Xot Published Till Mikado Receives Signed Copy. TOKIO, Aug. 31. (4 P. M.) Xo offi cial action was taken today concerning an armistice and it Is not clear whether the conference at Portsmouth will ar range the details or refer the matter to their respective governments to suggest plans of procedure. It is be lieved here that an armistice will be speedily concluded, though It is doubt ed that any danger exists in the in terim of clashes In the field, for the reason that both the Japanese and Russian commanders have been ap prised of the progress of the Ports mouth conference. The attitude of the Japanese govern ment Indicates that there is no Imme diate Intention to issue a formal state ment relating to the result of the con ference It is possible that Japan's en voys to Portsmouth will publish a statement at the termination of their labors. The Foreign Office intimates that there will be no publication here until a signed copy of the treaty reaches tho Emperor and Its" approval Is gazetted, which will probably be a month hence, or until Baron Komura appoars before the Diet and makes a report on the peace conference and its results. Tho date for the assembling of tho diet has not yet been deter mined. Premier Katsura and Marquis Ito are the recipients of numerous protests and editorials against the provisions of settlement of the war as given in news papers. The Morozu Shirnbun. an Independent radical newspaper, attacks the peace pact, oponlng Its criticism with the words "Arise, brethren." It then re views the agitation for a representa tive government with the power of treaty revision and recalls the attempt to assassinate Okuma, saying: "The people never remained quiet when the national Interests were menaced." It further declares that the nation will be humiliated unless the people act strongly against the Portsmouth set tlement. P asks: "Why should tho victor be concilia tory and the vanquished arrogant?" It declares that the people's quick action alone will prevent national dis grace aftor a record of brilliant victo ries on land and sea. "Otherwise," It says, "our brothers who have been killed In the field have died an inglorious death." JAPAN HAS PLENTY OF CASH Enough on Hand to Clear "Op War Expenses. LONDON, Aug. 3L M. Takahashl. the financial agent of Japan, In an Interview today said: "The Japanese Government In prosecut ing the war never had in mind the ques tion of having to depend upon an Indem nity. The government had prepared itself for any emergency, and at the present moment there is no less than J175,CO0.CO0 untouched In London. Germany and the United States. This being the case, I see no necessity for the Issue of a new loan. Had peace not been concluded, my gov ernment would have raised an internal loan of $100,0X,0 for the further prosecu tion of the war. This was the plan at the time the conference met. I consider that the present resources of Japan are ample for clearing u the war and meet ing the Incidental expenses involved." When questioned regarding the condi tions of peace. Mr. Takahashl said: "All far-seeing Japanese will hail with satisfaction the conclusion of peace, al though there must be a feeling of general Ayers Cherry Pectoral Best for light colds. Best for heavy colds. Best for eisy coughs. Best for desperate coughs. Best for grand parents. Best for grand children. Ask your doctor about it. regret that Russia did not display a more reasonable attitude In recognizing that Japan's terms were not only reasonable but very moderate. Under the circum stances, all Japanese who take a broad minded view of the situation must recog nize that tho decision of their Emperor was the wisest possible. Had the gov ernment insisted on an Indemnity, it IsS clear that the war would have continued. The objects for which the war was waged already have been more than achieved, and to continue the war for a pecuniary consideration would not have been wor thy of the Japanese. "I do not share the view that this is a patched-up peace or that fresh conflicts are likely to ensue. Such a contingency has been amply provided for by the Anglo Japanese alliance." Mr. Takahashl looks for one of the earliest developments In the Far East in the education of China by Western methods, which has already commenced. BITTER AGAINST SURRENDER Japanese Populnco Condemns En voys and Elder Statesmen. TOKIO. Sept 1. (Special.) Feeling throughout Japan over the concessions maje at Portsmouth is extremely bit ter and oven the most serious of the newspapers contain bitter comments upon the action of the envoys. All ulnto in guardedly condemning the elder statesmen who. It la conceded, are responsible for the surrender. Were It not for the awe In which the MIkad is held by his subjects and the absolute knowledge that he consented to the action of the Japanese envoys. It is likely that there would bo a se rious outbreak, which wduld menace the internal peace of the nation. Telegraphers Toast Roosevelt. NEW YORK. Aug. 3L A dinner of the old-time Telegraphers' and Historical As sociation and the Society of the United States Telegraph Corps tonight marked the close of the annual Joint convention of tho organizations. The dinner was served at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. The dinner company burst Into cheers when Melville E. Stone, as toastmaster. declared that with the whole world ringing with the joy of peace he offered no apology for proposing as the first toast of the evening the health of President Roosevelt. Stand ing, the diners drained the glasses and then sang "My Country. 'TIs of Thee." Thomas A. Edison and Clarence H. Mackay were among the guests. 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