Milford chronicle., 1905-07-28
JAPAN WILL !
DEMAND INDEMNITY
Baron KOmura Thinks War Will
End Next Month.
DEMANDS WON'T BE EXCESSIVE

D New York, July 26.-That Japan
, will demand an indemnity of Russia
in the negotiations for peace, and that
: the war will be declared at an end at
the conclusion of the negotiations at
Portsmouth. N. H., next month is the
belief Of Baron Komura, head of the
japanese peace delegation, who arrived
here, as voiced by Aimar Sato, who is
the official spokesman for the Baron |
on this mission. Mr.. Sato in an inter !
/ view said;
Il am confident that peace will be
successfully negotiated by the appoint
ed delegations The japanese will be
guided by moderation, and no exces-
sive demands will be made, but the
sentiment in Japan and Russia is for
peace, and in the interests of humanity
and propriety there must be peace.
The cost to Japan, however. has
been very great On both sides the
loss has been $4,000 men, Russia los
ing 100000 of these. The war is cost
ing Japan S1O0O.OOO day, and there
is a feeling that there ought to be an
indemnify
Asked as to the probability of an
armistice, Mr.. Sato said that probably
would be among the first questions the
plenipotentaries would consider. Bas-
ing the form Of negotiations on previ
Gus treaty negotiations, Japan will
make the demands for Russias con-
he said.
The peace terms, while held invio-
ate by those who know their text r
we're formulated by the Emperor Of
Japan and his council. Mr.. Sato was
lsked if in the flush of victory the
japanese people would not feel en-
tiled to more than any treaty would
llow. and Mr. Sato said: -
'The japanese are not so gentle as
D abide by any decision we may make. D
Mt they pay great respect to the offices -
President Roosevelt and his acts II
ave done a great deal to emphasize iool
le need for peace" ,,o,,
OF the future of China Mr.. Sato said. list
Il the central government could work Fsb
harmony with the district or pro II
ncial governments China would be- &c
me a great power. but at present that In
ems to be impossible"
Japan's attitude toward China was
Dst friendly, said Mr.. Sato, and while
no moral Monroe doctrine
er the empire, she felt that it was 4
)re or less under Japan's protection
lis protection, by way of illustra-
n, Mr.. Sato said was mot so strong
er in China as that of the United
ties over South America"
lr. SatO emphasized the announce Oaio
mt made frequently before that
ian does not seek territorial az All C
Indictment and on this point the attcn
aker said: "We want in Manchuria FHo1
al opportunity, or what Mr.. HAY -
ed the open door" lMI
S to Japans attitude toward Amer. ilaA
Mr.. SatO laughingly asked: You
IN the yellow peril" and then be-
e more enthusiastic in his conver- e5. S.
on than upon any previous topic. applies
said: "We are almost boyish in OF
enthusiasm and friendship for No j.
erica. While we are friendly with
Ia as Orientals, our greatest friends ~
America and England. Why, the natsss ahs
monument ever erected to any for work;
er in Japan was that to Commo- ,nil9,, Tiii3u
Perry, and the policy and conduct gears
he American people for the last 1oaoS ,r RoS
years has been one of help to MS 7
regard America as an ally without
ATTY" -
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