New-York tribune., 1905-06-12

q n recognized here, desires to keep ali the
mowers out of temptation when the spoils OF war
cou,e TO be divided. and this position is con-
sadered to be the logical sequel TO the pledges
obtained by Secretary Hay at the opening OF the
conflict
THE MORAL FORCE OF THE POWERS
The statement In these dispatches last week
+,at Emperor William warmly supported Presi-
s.nt Roosevelt's effort Is confirmed, sno sheie
are indications that the German Emperor ROT
only heartily approves the Presidents course
but may have had a share in it. The ract lhS'
both beIigerents now understand the soiiuAiies
of the powers ia the view that the time mas come
TO end the struggle, imposes moral pFeseuie o
on both which will compel them TO oonae 10
terrrs or face the disapprobation OF the eiFAi1su
world.
Too much credit for the Presidents diplomatic
triumph cannot be bestowed on Afnpassaoo'
Never. who handled the Russian end with con-
eupa-nate skill keeping his own counsei even
against the appeals of his colleagues In the dip
ten,atio corps and going straight to the throne
witt the Presidents message, thus avoiding the
forraltie.. delays and possible complications OF
the regular bureaucratic channels
President Roosevelt, through Ambassador
Meyer. has sent a personal message OF thanKs
70 Emperor Nicholas for the reception OF his ap-
peal
In dinlonatic circles here it is felt that Great
Britain cen now play great part in seconoihs
the Presidents initiative by restraining her any
and counselling moderate terms. Illuminating
terms will not be accepted, and for that reason
diplomatic circles express the greatest skspu-
ci.n whether Japan, elated by her wonderful
victories viii be reasonable enough to offer a
basis which Russia possibly can accept. If at
and Rvr forced humble herSeN
In the dust the ignominy would spur her to seek
revenge as Alsace- Lorraine did France for many
years.
Newspapers supposed to have official inspira~
ton are loud in their skepucisu regarding the
practical results Of President Roosevelts action.
which, perhaps is quite natural. The kaoleaa
papers continue theiI tactics, Insisting that al
though the conclusion Of hostlities is Desirable.
g disgraceful peace would be intolerable, and
that only a national assembly should decide the
question OF peace. The Liberal papers
profess to fear that peace would strengthen the
government and give setback to reforms. but
shrewd observers realize that the government,
n the war soon ends, will be confronted with
most difficult problems, one of the greatest of
which will be what TO do with a beaten army
Of half million
With the single exception of the NoVoe
Vremya," the newspapers. whether they believe
IN peace or not, join in q chorus Of praise OF
President Roosevelts friendly and we'll fnten-
toned action. The "Novoe Vremya," on the
contrary, calls il advertising dodge, continues
TO charge the President with playing the Japan
ese game and barking back to his action in the
case of the Russian ships at Manila as proof of
his unfrieudliness
No report from Rear Admiral Nebogatoff has
yet been received, and this fact, combined with
the wording of the Emperor's recent dispatch to
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky is causing wide
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