The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-09-07
OF PEACE TREATY!

The treaty d%eclares:
General Peaoe-There shall be per-
petual peace and friendship between
his majesty the emperor of japan and
his majesty h emperor of Russia,
and between their respective subjects
who shall enjoy equally in the re-!
specttve countries of the high conf
tracing parties full and entire pro-
lection on their persons and prop-
erty.
korea-Japan pledges herself to main
tain intact the Integrity and indie
pendence of Korea. Russia recog-
nizes that Japan has preponderant
interests in that kingdom. Russiant
subjects and m shall have I'M
Korea the right of the most favored
nation treatment. The two powers,
mutually agree not to erect fortifi-
cations along the Russo-Korean from
tier.
Port Ar.hur-Russfa transfers to Japan,
with the assent Of China, the lease
Of Port Arthur n the Liaotung
peninsula and islands covered by the
lease. Japan agrees to respect pri-
vate property rights. Should any land;
purposes h agrees to pay fair com-t
pensation to the owners.
Manchuria-Japan and
Russia agree to evacute simultan-5
eously the province Of Manchuria,
which shall be retroceded to the ex-.
elusive governmental and admins
trative authority of China. Both
powers agree, upon&the signature of
the treaty, not to e any new.
troops to the theater of war. The
evacuation shall be carried out at the
same time and in the same num-
bers, by arrangement between the
two commanders Of the respective
armies.
Rights in Observation-Disclosures %surrend-
ers all exclusive rights in Manchuria
n agrees with Japan not to max
any effort to acquire in the future
exclusive privileges of any kind. II
China grants any concessions or
privileges in Manchuria to one power,
they will be enjoyed by other powers
without objection on the part of
!, either Russia or Japan.
Railroad Concessions-Russia cedes to
Japan all rights and interest in the
Chinese Eastern railroad, connecting
Port Arthur and Kuangendztse. and
will not oppose construction Of the
Kirin branch.
Railroad Regulations-Japan recog-
nizes Russia's rights in the Trans
Manchurian line, and will take no
action which will affect them. This
line, as well as the Port Arthur
K~uangendztse line, shall be used only
for commercial purposes. The two
powers are permitted to maintain
and should disorders occur, after
consultation, may send reinforce
ments. The W powers mutually,
agree to do nothing to prevent free
dom of traffic over the lines.
5akhaIin-Russia cedes to Japan that
portion of the island Of Sakhalin ly-'
ing south of the fiftieth parallel, and
n onpnrdQ fn T~9nantth ripht nf rn,,S-
mercial and industrial exploitation of
the island. The two powers mutual
ly agree not to fortify the island, and
that the straits of La Perouse shall
remain open to navigation without
restriction or hindrance.
Fishing Rights-Russia cedes to ia
pans. subjects equal fishing rights
with her own along the Siberian lit
toral.
Exchange of Prisoners-There shall be
Immediate exchange of prisoners.
Each power will appoint two COM
missioners, who will consult as to the
cost of maintenance. The bills. when
prepared, shall be examined and the
difference shall be paid by the power
having the larger.
Commercial Relations-The CONNER
cial treaty in force before the war
shall enter into operation upon the
ratification of the treaty. Russia en-
Ing S"SSS w ~ AS 1
Japan for a commercial treaty upon
the basis of the most favored nation
treatment. (
Japan in Siberia-His majesty, the en-
peror of Japan, may appoint consuls
to reside at such Of the ports, cities
and towns of Siberia as the interests
of the empire Of Japan may require.
These officers Shall be treated with
due respect by the Russian authors
ties, and shall enjoy all the attri-
butes, authority, jurisdiction, privi-
leges n immunities which are or
may hereafter be extended to similar
officers of the nation most favored
in these respects.
Ratification Plar-The treaty shall be
ratified by his majesty, the emperor
of Japan, n his majesty, the en-
peror and autocrat Of all the Rus
sias, as soon as possible, and at least
within fifty days after the date of
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