Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-02-27
Russia Would Give
Up Port Arthur
and Corea
Internal RumbIings In
Cars Realm Po-
tent Factors

London, Feb GA dispatch to
Reuters Telegram company from st.
Petersburg confirming the Associated
Press advices of February II and IL
from st. Petersburg, to the effect that
peace was under consideration, adds:
"The question Of peace has not only
been formally discussed, but the con-
ditions on which Russia is prepared to
make peace have practically been
agreed upon These are:
"Corea to be placed under Japan
csc suzerainty.
port Arthur and Liaotung peninsu-
la to be ceded to Japan.
"Vladivostok to be declared a neu-
trail port with the open door.
"The eastern Chinese railroad to be
placed under a neutral international
administration.
"Manchuria as far north as Hardin
to be restored as an integral part OF
the Chinese empire.
1.-THE difficulty lies in settling the
question of indemnity, upon which It
is known Japan insists, but it is
thought this difficulty is not insuper-
able.
"The most trustworthy opinion at
st. Petersburg is that in view OF the
internal situation and enormous diff
ficulty in carrying on the war peace
on the terms outlined will be conclud-
ed within comparatively short time
if the indemnity question can be ar
ranged, but it is quite possible that
Russia will risk another battle before
a decision is reached"
Attentive in Washington
Washington, Feb. 22-Peace talk be,
tween Russia and Japan always finds
attentive listeners in Washington,
where there is a wish to see the war
ended. Whatever the Russians are
discussing in this matter has not
reached officers here. The Japanese,
according to Minister Takahira. have
no reason to take the initiative. The
general expectation is that should ia,
pan strengthened as she is by the
prestige of many victories decide to
take the initiative, she would make
representations to Russia through
Great Britain or France.
Gar Wants Reform.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 22.-Even in
the midst of his grief over the death
of Grand Duke Sergius, evidence ex-
lists that the emperor is giving his at
tention to political developments, but
reports as to his intentions are con-
fiicting. Indications point towards a
decision to revive the Zemsky Tabor
and some rumors even give the date
when the proclamation converting that
body will be issued. These rumors,
however, probably are premature, but
there is little doubt in the best in
formed quarters that the emperor's de-
cision will be favorable, although it is
understood that the court party is still
fighting desperately for time, main
tanning that it would be an irreparable
blunder to yield in the face Of terror
ism, even if it should be advisable
later on.
May Also Make Peace.
Some persistent reports declare that
the emperor not only has decided to
convoke a representative body, but
also is bent on making peace. He is
represented to have taken this deci-
sion chiefly on the advice of Emperor
William. The conditions of peace
which Russia can accept are freely
discussed here. The only obstacle to
peace is said to be the question Of in
e1emnity. which Russia will refuse to
pay.
Decisive Battle Soon.
While peace reports are circulating
in official and other quarters in st.
Petersburg, information reaches the
Associated Press that General Kuro-
patkin is industriously preparing to
try final conclusions with General
Oyama and that a decisive battle may
be expected within a fortnight.
According to latest reports the en-
peror is dissatisfied with the conduct
of General Gripenberg while in Man
churia and that he has not only sus-
tanned General Kuropatkin, but has
ordered General Gripenberg to return
to his post.
Great Funeral Precautions.
Great precautions are being OBJ
served in the arrangements for the OBJ
sequies of Grand Duke Sergius at Mos
cow Thursday morning and in connec-
ton with the service in the chapel OF
the Alexander palace at Tsarskoe Selo
at the same hour. The attendance at
Moscow will be limited and the body