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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

BARON KOMURA.
Instantly Komura said: VERY
WELL. WE WILL WAIVE ALL IN
DEMNITY AND DEMAND ONE
HALF OF SAKHALIN."
"WITTE WAS THUNDERSTRUCK.
He had expected no such concession.
There was nothing for him to do but
accept, and he did accept.
1t Is estimated that Russia will pay
from SIS. 600, 900 to 500, OO0,0 900 to the
Japanese for the care Of the Russian
prisoners.
M. White expresses the opinion that
some time will be required to complete
the details Of the treaty. He does not
approximate the period. but 1t Is ap-
parent that several weeks will proba-
bly, elapse before the treaty Is ready
for the final signature.
The Japanese correspondents ex-
press great dissatisfaction with the
basis Of the treaty.
STORY OF THE FINAL SESSION.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08
THE PRESIDENT ELATED.

The News Took the President ~
Surprise and He IL Thankful.
Oyster Bay. N. Y, Aug. 3o.-In his
library at Sycamore Hill. President
Roosevelt received the announcement
that the Russian and japanese pleni.
potentiaries at Portsmouth had reached
an agreement and would proceed at
once for formulate a treaty Of peace.
Came o0ner Than Expected.
The announcement had not been ex-
pected so soon. The president at no
time during the negotiations pending
had abandoned hope of a successful 10
sue Of the conference. but he had re-
allied more clearly than any other m
man In the world the enormous diflcu!.
ties which confronted the ENJOYS in
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

Both sides, once the deadlock was
broken. wanted . "just and lasting
peace, and In that spirit It was decided
n practically neutralize Sakhalin, each
country binding itself not to fortify its
half Of the island, and Japan assuming
an obligation not to fortify the La
Percuse strait between Sakhalin and
Hokaido, which would bar Russia's
commercial route to the Pacific.
The plenipotentiaries went further.
They decided to add q new clause I'M the
nature Of q broad provision for mutual
commercial privileges by which each
country will secure for the other the
benefit Of the most favored nation"
clause and the "open door"
Whl he . Friendly Document.
The new treaty, therefore, will be .
wonderfully friendly document Of char
acter almost to raise the suspicion that
the two countries have not negotiated
peace. but have concluded the basis Of
a futare alliance. There Is, however,
no evidence as rumored that any secret
clauses are to be appended to the pres
ent treaty.
Before leaving the conference building
Fluctuations were exchanged with the
president at Oyster Bay. Both Baron
Komura and Mr.. White telegraphed.
The former confined himself to appriZ-
ing Mr.. Roosevelt Of the conditions upon
which peace had been concluded. Mr..
Witte frankly laid his tribute at the
presidents feet. In his message he
said:
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

The presidents final appeals to 81.
Petersburg and Toxic had been made.
No response had been received from the
come, in Emperor Nicholas own words.
Russia's ultinatum-"not a kopeck Of
indemnity, not = verst Of territory"
The situatios looked black indeed.
The president, however, did no despair.
With the final terms Of the Japanese
government, as 500 as they should be
received from JapaM's emperor, he had
determined to seek TIA aid Of Emperor
William of Germany, in support of his
submit their points of difference to the
arbitrament Of an impartial tribunal.
Had Suggested Arbitration.
Arbitration, in one form or another,
had been the presidents solution of the
difficulty ever since the differences,
seemingly irreconcilable by the ENJOYS,
had arisen. To this proposition Japan.
had acceded. With the powerful influ-
ence Of the German emperor at Peterhof
enlisted. it was hoped that the ground
Of objection might be cut from beneath
Tue Ieet OF emperor NlCuOldS.
Official Conformation.
Official confirmation Of the historic
tidings reached the president in a Gle
pher dispatch from Portsmouth. BY
authority and at the request of Baron
Komura, the chief envoy of Japan, the
dispatch stated:
THE plenipOtentiaries of Japan have
u-ithdr o MN thaiR n1ofVn fnp roirnhr,rcn-
ment Of war expenses, and an agree
ment has been reached as to the parti-
ton OF the island Of Sakhalin. All
main points have been definitely settled.
The plenipotentiaries will now proceed
with discussion Of details"
Full Report From Portsmouth.
Shortly after the receipt of this mes
sage, the full report of the scenes at
Portsmouth incident to the announce
ment Of the news there. including Mr..
Whites statement of the adjustment OF
the differences by the conferees, was re-
ceived at the executive offices and car
ried by a special messenger TO President
Roosevelt at his home. He read the
account with deep Interest.
President Profoundly Gratifed.
While the president did not seek to
conceal his profound qualification that
the conference had reached an agree
ment, he said he was obliged, in the
circumstances, to refrain from any for
NAL expression regarding the work ac-
complished until he should have been
Informed fully as to the details. 1t can
be said, however, that he feels that the
successful issue Of the conference is a
great triumph for humanity and ciyili-
cation. Such public expression as he
may make regarding the work Of the
conference will be announced after he
shall have have had opportunity CAREFUL
ly to consider 1t.
TATEwEx nv MIR. sATO.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08
STATEMENT ny MIR. sAT0.
He Voices the Ohicial View Of the
Japanese Position.

Portsmouth, Aug. 30.-The japanese
statement was issued by Mr.. Sato on
behalf Of the Japanese plenipotentia-
ries:
THE questions Of the final disposi.
ton Of the island of Sakhalin and the
reimbursement to japanese of her war
expenses have from the first been issues
on which absolute divergence Of views
existed. The difference of opinion upon
these points-not one, but ~both-have
frequently threatened the existence OF
the conference. But his majesty, the
emperor of Japan. responding to tho
dictates Of humanity and civilization, in
a spirit of perfect Cancellation and In
the interest Of peace. authorized his
plenipotentiaries to waive the question
Of reimbursement Of wal expenses and
consented to q division Of Sakhalin
upon terms which are mutually accept
able. thus making 1t possible to bring
the important work Of the conference
[ O q successful issue"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

telephoned from the conference room
at the navy yard by Mr.. Sato, and like
an electric thrill flooded through the
room. There were scream of joy. Men
threw their hats aloft, women actually
wept. Then there was a rush for the
telegraph offices, and in an instant the
news was spreading to the remotest
corners of the earth.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

Rssssa,~ salA =. witte. moppins his
brow ~ he came out Of the peace
conference ~ the adjournment fos
In noon recess.
When the ENJOYS met Baron Komu-
n presented . half proposition, look
ing to the payment Of some sort Of in
demnity by Russia.
THAT WILL. NEVER DO" said M.
Witts. I'VE have said IA last word
Russia will never pay . cent Of indem-
nifty"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08
STORY OF THE FINAL SESSION
A Happy Termination Of the Ports
mouth Peace Conference

mouth Peace Conference.
Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 3O.-The long
and bloody war between Japan and
Russia is ended. The terms of peace
were settled by Mr.. Witte and Baron
KOmura at the session Of the conference
Tuesday moaning, and in the afternoon
preliminary arrangements for an arms
tice were concluded and the actual work
of framing the "Treaty of Portsmouth,
was, by mutual agreement, turned over
to Mr.. De Martens, Russia's great inter-
national lawyer, and Mr.. Dennison, who
for Is years has acted as the legal ad-
wiser of the japanese foreign Office.
The treaty is expected to be complet-
ed by the end of the week.
A Happy Conclusion.
This happy conclusion of the confer.
Eeen shipvrecked had it not been for
the heroic intercession Of President
Roosevelt, was sudden and dramatic.
For the sake of peace, Japan, with the
m~agnanimity of a victor, at the last mo-
ment yielded everything still in issue.
Russia refused to bulge from the ulti-
m"tum Emperor Nicholas had given to
President Roosevelt through Ambassa-
dor Meyer. No indemnity under any
gu!se, but an agreement to divide SAX
1.\.n and reimburse Japan for the MAIN
eIanc Of the Russina prisoners were
his last words. They had been repeat
eddy reiterated in Mr.. Whites instruc-
lions and in the form of u written re-
ply to the Japanese compromise pro.
posal of last Wednesday, they were de-
livered to Baron Komura Tuesday
morning. Mr.. White went to the con-
ference declaring he vas powerless to
change the dot Of an l or the cross of a
I in his instructions. Emperor Nichol-
as word had been given not only to
head Of a foreign state.
Japan Played h Trump Gard.
When Baron Komura, therefore, first
offered the new basis OF compromise
outlined In the press dispatches yester.
day (the complete remuneration of in
demnity. coupled with the proposition
for the redemption Of Sakhalin at
PRICE W no UXeu ny q uhiAcu tIiDuud
consisting Of representatives Of thu
neutral powers, in fact, II not in words
the solution offered by the %president)
Mr.. White again returned q non pos
sumus. 1t was what Mr.. Witte termed
in q recent interview the psychological
moment" Mr.. Witte did not finch. HI
expected a rupture. and as he ex
pressed himself afterwards. he wal
stunned by what happened. Baron Ko
mura ave way or all the disputet
' points.
To Renig Meant More WsP.
With the prescience that has enabled
the japanese to gauge the mental proc
ess OF their adversaries on the field o
battle and upon the sea, they had re
allied In advance that peace could b.
obtained in NO other way. They hal
warned their government. Presiden
Roosevelt had also. 1t Is believed. ad
vised Japan that II was better TO NEE
the Russian position than to take tn
responsibility of continuing the war 70
the purpose Of collecting tribute. tn
mikadO NJ the session Of the cabine
and elder statesmen had sanctioned tn,
concession. When Baron Komura yield
ed. the rest was mere child's play.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

History will ascribe to you the
glory" and added the expression of
Russia's hearty appreciation Of the
presidents generous initiative"
Mr.. Roosevelt replied with words Of
thanks and co,gratulatioD Then be-
gan the jubilation. Mr.. White and Bar
on de Rosen returned to the hotel for
luncheon. The Japanese had remained
at the conference hall 70 lunch with Mr..
PIERCE. The news that peace had been
concluded had preceded the Russian
plenjpotentiaries, ard such scenes Of
Wild rejoicing have never before been
witnessed in the state of New Hamp-
shire as greeted them upon their arriv-
al at the hotel.
The Russia ms Jubilant.
Mr.. Witte, 'dazed at the sudden and
happy termination Of the conference,
was fairly overpowered by the tremend-
Gus ovation he received. He could only
express his gratitude by shaking the
hands of everybody, and in response to
the volley of questions fred at him as
to the terms, murmured, eve pay not Q
kopeck and we get half Of Sakhalin."
Later, in his room, when he had par
TALLY recovered himself. he declared
that he could not have dreamed of such
a victory, for that he regards it as q
diplomatic triumph Of the first magni-
tude he makes no attempt to conceal.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

A fine cattle ranch Of 6 $500 acres,
near Calgary, Alberta. British Column.
bia, has been bought for $4,000 0 by
President smith, OF the Mormon
Church, and me land will be colonized
by Mormons.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

Before Formosa passed into Japan.
ese hands, 10000 Chinese coolies were
imported every year during the tea
picking season. The number now 10
less than 5000, the Japanese employ.
ing their own coolies.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

When a Japanese on the Pacific
coast receives a cablegram containing
The one word "Hoshhukaere" he packs
up and starts for Japan at C to
take his place in the ranks.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

The discovery that the bulkheads in
some Of the newest British warships
are perfectly useless to resist sea wa.
ter pressure was made in a recent in.
spection of the channel fleet.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08
Arrested for AIleged Theft.

Seattle. WASH, Aug. 30.--Gus BobbS,
who 10 alleged to have stolen $4,000 il
cash and checks from Charles A. Ste.
vens & Brothers. Of Chicago, on August
II. was arrested here. and Is being held
pending the arrival Of q Chicago officer.
Bobbs admits that he Is the man want.
ID.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

ARE your glasses insured?" II not.
they may be for the small sum OF 81
q year. A New York concern has just
established this, the latest phase Il
the insurance business.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

have become naturalized British sub.
jects since the enactment OF the
T%ransvaal naturalization ordinance In
December, 1902.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

And that Is the general verdict here.
The Russians are o~verjoyed at the re-
suit.
We have had our Lao Yangs and
Mukdens on land" they say, land our
Tsuc hima on sea. but the japanese have
their Portsmouth"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

their DELIBERATIONS While be has NOT
for . mcment relaxed his earnest Of.
forts 70 induce the ~conferees to continue
their discussions with Q view to secur.
ing . basis Of agreement, he had felt
for 4S hours that the task he had set
for himself In the interest Of humanity
and civilization was well-nigh hope
lNM
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08
WILD SCENES OF JOY.
Men Threw Their Hats In the Air
and Women Wept.

Portsncuth. n. H., Aug. 30.-A
scene Of great excitement followed the
receipt Of the news of the conference
agreement in the lobby of the Hotel
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1905-09-08

Italy's new postage stamps were dc.
signed by the painter Michetti. All
those of a higher denomination have q
portrait Of Victor Emmanuel.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-01-05
The State University

The report of Chancellor Andrews Is
a document of intense interest from
the first to the last line. 1t is a docu-
ment that every good citizen of the
state will be interested IN, whether he
has children to educate or not. The
work done at that institution is worth
ten times more to the citizens in ac-
tual dollars and cents than any other
in the state. 1t has added millions to
the wealth of the state. Money appro-
priated for its support is not in the ma
ure of charity. 1t is an investment
that returns higher rate on the cap
ital put into it than any other business
in the state. During the year all the
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-01-05
That OverIordship
<&&<<

The suggestion in The independent
that the presidents wild talk in hts
message about an international policy
duty and an overlordship Of the South
American republics, migas get us into
trouble seems likely to come true. X
is now announced at Washington that
Italy, Great Britain and Germany have
conveyed to the state department "
strong intimation that they will be
satisfied to have the United States
take charge OF their claims and cons
solidate them with the claims this
country has against Venezuela.
That is only the diplomatic way Of
saying that those countries having
read the extraordinary extension Of the
Monroe doctrine contained in the pres
.ident's message, they will hold this
Iuntry responsible, not only for good
Z cr in those republics, but that the
IN, States will be expected to pay
their retgn debts. It was the {eart
OF imp We acts like this one, I3f
made me- 2oubtful about the lSdoi
Of intrustin hh government q
OF the chara of Theodore 16i
welt. What ma Eone Of 6is busiias
nobody knows.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-01-05

heavy expenses have been ON the uni
versity farm and for the agricultural
school, There is constant increase In
the number of students end this year
the roll will contain more than 200
names
The character of the students in at
tendance is higher than that of any
other university in the world In
speaking of that the Cha1cellor says.
The conduct of the students has for
the most part been all that could he
desired. In so large a body of youth a
few alterations are to be expected, but
|it is gratifying to be able to believe, as
we do, that our university community
has, in respect to the morality of its
membership, no superior, If it has an
equal, in this or in any country, among
student communities Of like size.
He, however, gives the Creek let
ter societies roast He says:
Not few students enter the uni
varsity simply to join fraternities or
sorerities. Having thus secured, as
they shink, social standing, many dis
continLs their studies. at the same
time rem aiming in residence a. their
society ho.,ses as sources of demorali-
zation for ktudents wishing to work.
He wishes parents to understand
that there $50 necessity for their
children Joining my OF the frater-
mites.
S&$S@S
The republican paper in this state
are now advocating the adoption of
that plutocratic doctrine, ths applica-
ton of which has reduced the vote of
the common people in Texas early
one-thrd, namely, that mans =, ust
have the receipt for poll tax beforgzkej
can vote. The true doctrine is tn
which was stated in Senator AllenA
article in The Independent few weeks /
ago. Every man who does not vote
should be fined, instead OF making him
pay a sum Of money before he can
vote Voting is a part Of the duty OF
3. citizen, and the attempt to make 1t a
privilege to be paid for In advance, is
adopting an entirely wrong principle.
When citizens refuse to attend to their
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-01-05

other duties, such as jury service and
the like, they are fined and the same
course should be pursued when they
refuse to perform this most important
duty Of all.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-14
EIihu Root. Secretary of State.

The country is to be congratulated
that a great and strong IA is to take
Ii pthe work laid down by John Hay.
The President will be highly commend
ed for his wisdom in selecting the man
pre-eminently fitted to perform the du-
ties of secretary of state, and congrat-
ulatiOnS are due to the President that
lie has been able to induce Elihu Root
to sacrifice personal interests for the
sake of serving the people.
While several gentlemen Of high
character and great abilities have been
mentioned as suitable successors to
Secretary Hay, we believe the country
will agree hat Elihu Root, above ali
others. is peculiarly well equipped, by
temperament, intellect, and training, to
handle the foreign affairs of the United
States. Endowed with a mind both
incisive and comprehensive, cultivated
by rigorous practice of the law, ana
accustomed to dealing with large and
intricate problems, Mr.. Root is fOrtu-
nate in possessing a temperament
which enables him to devote the whole
force of hi sintellect to the question
before him, without being swayed by
impulse or passion.
The country at large is naturally not
as we'll informed regarding Mr.. Roots
exceptional ability as those who had
opportunity to note at close range his
career as secretary Of war. He is as
nearly free of affectation and love of
the limelight as any public man Of the
time. The ease with which he reached
an almost unerring judgment in large
questions, and the crystal clearnesS
and simplicity with which he stated
them, tended to miSlead the casual OBJ
server as to the scope and thorough
ness of his work. A glance backward
over Mr.. Roots record as secretary Of
war will reveal how many and how alb
struse were the matters with which he
dealt. how mastery vas his DISPOSE
ton of them, and how mOdestly he left
his work to be tested by time.
Mr.. Root will be praised, of course,
for turning from the certainty Of max
ing a fortune to accept the certainty of
hard work at insignificant remunera-
ton from the government: But it is
not altogether a sacrifice in Mr.. Roots
case, for we are sure that the record
he will leave behind him will more
than compensate him for the sacrifice
involved. The mere acceptance of the
appointment, under the circumstances,
is proof that Mr.. Root possesses the
qualities that will keep the great Office
great. His response to what must be
regarded as a call to duty is IN act Of
patriotism, however richly he may be
repaid in enhanced fame.
1t is fortunate for the United States
that such a man as John Hay is sue
ceeded by such a man as Elihu Root.
Washington Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-14
GLUTToNoUs NEW WORKERS
They Waste Enough Food to Supply
a Million Poor People.

The food supply of New York is so
enormous that though the rich and
well-to-do gorge from morning to night
they simply could not eat il all. There
would still remain an abundance for
every II if some way could be found
OF distributing the fragments. Just
consider the figures which | have on
careful authority: New York receives
every week 1I,JUo,00O pounds of dress
ed beef, 100000 pounds % ro-k, ham
md pigs meat, 100000 pounds OF
poultry. 100000 pounds of sausages,
100000 pounds of mutton and lamb.
over 100000 pounds OF liver, heart,
tripe, etc, ~ 100000 pounds OF
canned meat, 10000 pounds of game,
and 100000 pounds of fish.
The fragments Of this food, tons and
tons of il, are collected every day and
carried off to fatten pigs in Jersey Or
load the fertilizer scows that ply down
the bay. Every day of the year from
800 to 900 carloads of food, much of it
perfectly good, are taken from the
homes and hotels of New York and
simply thrown away. A million PEG
pie could live and live we'll on this
waste if the problem of collecting and
distributing it could once be solved.
And | suppose any kind hearted indi-
vidual could solve it in "A small way
himself-With a wagon and d little
brains.-Cleveland Moffett, in Success
Magazine.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-07-14
STORY OF 4 WOMAN CRUSOE
Unlike Dcfoe's Hero. Her End Is Pa.
tbctic i'm the Extreme.

Beginning due west of Point Concep-
ton. on the California coast, and con
tinuing at irregular intervals as far
south as the Bay of Todos Santos. in
lower California lie the Channel ISL
ands. In this ideal region for the
yachtsman. the fisherman and the hun
on his primitive isle. And in very
truth Crusoe's semi-mythical story-was
enacted upon one Of these same islands
though minus the man Friday and the
happy ending.
The castaway in this case was n wo-
man, n Danish emigrant. left ashore
through some mischance by the crew Of
a vessel that had sought shelter be-
hind San Nicholas during n storm in
years the lone creature lived unsought
and forgotten, though the time at
length came when, on the rays the
mist-clearing north wind blew, she
could climb to the islands highest
point and view the ranchers' herds
grazing upon the mainland.
And at last, when hope and reason
had both long died, the poor, wild,
gibbering creature was found In her
VOLTS burrow among the rills by the
advance guard of the otter hunters
fraternity, who rad long wondered at
the mysterious footprints they mark
ed upon the lonely sands.-From Field
and Stream.