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be lasting. Yesterday evening I knew
that I would pay nothing. but did MOI
know that Japan would give In upon THU
capital point for her. Several times Japar
has declared haushtily that she would mol
give In. I am ignorant Of the Japanese
psychology. did not believe that she
was going to give In, and my Joy and my
surprise arc very great.
"Many Of my countrymen thought
should not pay them indemnity. On th=
other hand, many other Russians, even some
OF my compatriots here, - we'll Is your Presi-
dent, Mr.. Roosevelt Eng lishmen. French.
men--all advised me to give them money
was the only one to stand out against Civ.
Ing a penny. I held firm. Russia pays
nothing.
| HONORABLE PEACE FOR RUSSIA
'The peace Is now 80 arranged that We
might aso say II is signed. Many Of the de-
tails are settl Jed and wehave spoken ofothers
In such way that no split is possible. The
peace Is an honorable peace for Russia. She
has coded nothing, done nothing contrary to
Russian honor and Russian interests. Tho
Japanese demanded tho railroad as far
north a. Hsrbip. gave 1t to them only to
Kuang- Chent-Tzo Kun-shien), a point con-
siderably below Hardin, and have won.
sThey asked for an indemnity for reim-
bursement for war expenses. I remained
a. sdamant. They demanded tho csesion
Of sakhaln IN its entirety. We consented
to a part, less important to us. and have
won. We have refused to pay an enormous
amount Of money for sakhalin. We have
replied that we would pay nothing and they
have given way. All the world counseled
Us TO pay money 10 japan. but no indemnity
will be paid in any FORM
AGREE 10 HELEAsE OF PRISONERS.
An armistice has been discussed and
submitted to the Emperors. The release
d the captives has also been agreed upon.
A you we'll know. japan renowned the
surrender Of informed ships and the hmita-
ton Of Russia's SEA power. We will pay
tho cost and keep Of the prisoners.'
sATo TALKS FOR THE JAPs.
When the Japanese ENJOYS and their
secretaries returned to the Wentworth
from the navy yard this evening they were
very tired. It had evidently been a hard
day with them. When Mr.. Takahira was
asked to submit to an interview he begged
to be excused, saying he was greatly ia
tigued. he said that Mr.. sato. who is the
Official mouthpiece Of the Japanese, would
do the talking. There was = scurrying
b newspaper men after Mr.. sato. He
took his station on raised platform Of the
WsStworth's rear porch where the band
playy when The weather u nns. Then be
sueA 60 ssrsd ~ >stassnt given above.
When b had -a.sshsd IL questions came
thick and fast.,a.. ~e,-v,.7t.a'f + 90
'The FIRST thing in the morning, be said,
tho Russians replied to the compromise
scheme. The answer was . partial re-
iusal. Then the Japanese put their final
terms. They were accepted without de-
bate. There was no proposition made to
reduce the indemnity
How about the prisoners7'
Both sides will send in their bills. Tho
Russians win pay the balance
Mr.. sato smiled family at this point.
.The boundary Of Sakhalin has been de-
termined,' he went on. 1T will be the
fiftieth degree. I can't say how many
articles there will be to the treaty. Eight
have been decided upon. Some few will
be added.
.No specific sum was mentioned for the
maintenance Of the Russian prisoners.
Payment Of money was not mentioned in
any form, either for the Chinese Eastern
Railroad, sakhalin or anything else. No.
! won't say whether the Chinese Eastern
Railroad 10 to be turned over TO Japan 1t
ali. know, but won't say
WAS there any ceremony In the con-
ference room when tho ENJOYS reached
their agreement
Il am not good observer Of such trining
things, answered Mr.. Sato.
Was the first proposition, which was
turned down this morning the offer to give
over sakhalin for ESQ 0oo. 0osi'
swhst y the use, aaid Mr.. Sato. walking
toward the elevator. of talking about
dead cafcassl The only important thing
what we agreed on
HNvoYs MEET AGAIN TO-DAY.
At tho afternoon session Of the plenipoten-
tiaries tho treaty clauses relating TO the
evacuation Of Manohuria and the extension
Of the most favored nation treatment to
Russia Ia the new territory acquired by
japan were discussed and agreed upon.
The oonfsrees win meet Tomorrow morn
ing.
TREATY or SYCAMORE HILL"
0uggested That Pcsce Csnventisn he
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