New-York tribune., 1905-08-30

paris Aug. 2S.-The unwavering conviction OF
v-snce that President Roosevet's noble initia-
,,re would oulminate IN peace has received its
-.ward The news OF the successful termination
~ the conference AT Portsmouth produced
,,ofound impression Members OF the diplo-
rstic corps and the high officials OF the gov
lament unanimously expressed the keenest
.st,sfaction that the heavy strain and anxiety
nd been removed. and President Roosevelts
r,-slenting persistency generally consid-
80 10 have been the main factor In bringing
sbout the happy results
American. Russian and French officials dis
,,syed 3ubilation. while japanese diplomats
maintained their usual imperturbability. regard
,ng the event as thing that had been expected.
an however. rejoiced that the disastrous
had been brought 70 q close with undoubted
heneat not only to Russia and japan. but 10
The whole world
Considerable surprise was shown among
French diplomats that the Japanese had sur
rendered so completely relative TO the question
os indemnity. on which they hitherto had held
no arrn. Their action in thus making an enor-
nous sacrifice evoked loud commendatory refer
enoeS Il was known that both bellgerents
desired peace but that IN order to preserve
their national self-respect, they old not wish 10
exhibit signs OF wavering
Count Cassini. formerly Russian Ambassador
n washington, who arrived from St Peters
burg last night, expressed his pleasure on
rsceipt OF the information. but declined to grant
81 interview, owing 10 the sickness Of his
daughter.
The news was communicated TO Premier
Youvler 81 the Foreign ONCE. and the Premier.
While not departing from his determination TO
refuse TO enter into the details Of diplomatic
questions. gave expression to his appreciation
= I,.,,a
Roosevelt had attained in terminating the de-
plorable conflict
The military clubs learned the intelligence
late IN the evening. and ii was eagerly perused
by the officers
AS the news arrived after the publication Of
the last editions Of the evening newspapers, it
did not receive widespread circulation among
the public.
GERMANY had GIVEN UP HOPE
Berlin. Aug. 2s-Japan has won q great moral
victory. Russia a great diplomatic triumph, and
President Roosevelt has become the first figure
IN international craftsmanship That is what
Berlin thinks OF the result OF the Portsmouth
conference.
The Foreign Office, where The Associated
Press brought the first announcement and the
summary Of the conditions agreed upon thirty
minutes before they were known elsewhere IN
Presidents personal exertions. supported by his
unique position and the power Of the United
States. peace would not have been attained; and
that Germany and the whole world viii benefit
by the statesmanship shown by the Washington
government The Foreign Office acknowledges
the generosity and moderation Of Japan and the
stesdfast spirit Of the Russian government
Astonishment as 10 the result seemed 10 be
felt by the Foreign ONCE. as elsewhere. Rus
Efafe oh hp 1jrer avaGa 5ad
ing the news. That Russia would not have TO
pay any indemnity was al first scarcely be-
Mevable The Berlin Stock Exchange had been
preparing for news Of rupture Of the negotia-
tons and for consequent disorder in the market
There was animation at the Russian Embassy
until late tonight The Ambassador. Count
osten-Sacken. had gone out OF town with the
Countess who for long time has been seriously
H. but the staff Of the Embassy received callers
and congratulations on what from a diplomatic
point OF view seemed remarkable Russian sue
cess Japan, however, was regarded as having
Won al she had sought for. even in imagination.
before the war began, Of having gained oppor-
tunites for the tranquil development Of the ex-
fensive territory the mainland and of having
won q position IN respect 10 the Western great
powers that VIII make them extremely civil TO
her hereafter
In the downtown Part Of Berlin extra editions
cueuty, and they were eagerly bought UP. The
opinion OF those whose lives are far away from
diplomacy and international politics is that
Japan has shown forbearence that 10 Euro
pean power would have done.
Japan's willingness TO forego her immense
material advantages for the sake Of peace is
freely recognized by this mornings newspapers.
The editors also dwell on President Rooseveit's
energetic Intervention. which, they say, assisted
Il reaching the result without offending either
beligerenr OF drawing criticism from any other
government
The fact was. It is pointed out that although
no one cared TO say So little faith existed here
Ence the opening days OF the conference that
peace would come. President Roosevelt's sug-
gestions toward the end and his obvious activity
were vel thought Of but ii did not seem pos
sble that they could succeed. Now the Presi-
dent Is regarded as having penetrated more
deeply into japanese aims and character than
1| other contemporary statesman
BRITISH SURPRISED.
London aug. 29.-The announcement that the
Portsmouth N H) conference had concluded
Peace was received IN London just in time for
Tief bulletins 70 be printed Ia the afternoon
papers Sir Eric harrington. representing For
egn Secretary LansdoWne. on learning the
news, expressed profound astonishment. and
sac this unofficial report the first intina-
uon the government had received In fact, II
hso not been informed from any OF the repre-
tentatiyes that Japan intended 10 make such
Wholesale concessions. Sir Eric's first express
non after he had read the dispatch was;
It is simply extraordinary"