New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-30
DRINK TOASTS TO TOGO.
CELEBRATE THE VICTORY.
japanese Here Erpress Their joy
Opinions ON the Result.


of Admiral Togo last night, Toast after toast
was drunk to the victor Of the greatest modern
naval battle, freely intersperSed with "banzais'
for the land Of the peach blossom, and loud
praises for her modern "samurai."
The mecca of all the prominent Japanese resi-
dents Of the city the home OF Sadazuchi
Uchda the Japanese Consul Genaral, the
Barnard No. 1876 Central Park West Here Mr.
Uchida kept open house to all his countrymen,
dispensing them the latest news received
from Washington. and joining with then, in the
general congratulations on the latest successes.
Mrs Uchda assisted in receiving the guests.
Korekiyo Takahashi the vice-president of the
Bank Of Japan who has served since the beginning
of the the fiscal representative of the Jap
anese government in London. arrived from Boston
yesterday. and when he reached the Holland House
found cable dispatch of Sundays date from Toxic
telling him of the blow Admiral Togo had dealt to
the Russian feet.
Unable to give details. but victory complete"
was the substance of the dispatch The Japanese
fnaucier had been accompanied his trip Bos
ton by Eki Hiski, the first secretary to the jap
anese Legation at Washington. A private dinner
party. including Mr.. Takahashi. MIR. Hioki. K. ].
Imanish general manager of the Yokohama Specie
Bank. and some other japanese. met in restau-
rant conducted by one of their countrymen in West
27th-st,
1T was the proper thing so we thought" said
Mr. Takahashi after the dinner. FOR a few of
people to get together and enjoy the Of
victory"
Was the success of Togo and his feet a
prse?' Mr.. Takahashi was asked.
Only in the signal completeness of the victory
was the answer. We knew the quality of Togo
and hoped he might at single blow break the
power of the Car the sea II was however
than could have expected that he should
have crushed and scattered such armada in the
time the attack is presumed to have lasted. Togo
had, however planned TO take advantage of every
exigency. and the confidence reposed in him
redeemed in fullest
what no man would do-send other ships to
meet the fate of Rojestvenskys fleet, I presume
such of the Russian vessels escaped will head
for Vladivostok where Port Arthur they
will be bottled up 1t is now possible for our land
forces to cut off supplies nthat side. and as we
shall command the sea. 1t will not be necessary for
us to sacrifice lives or destroy either ship land
defences. 1t will be possible to play a waiting
game, and get Russa's only outpost in the Far
East without paying such terrible price Q;
Port Arthur.
The terms of peace Will probably not be die
tated by Russia in Toxic. Kuropatktn predicted.
l understand he is on his way to St Petersburg"
Il believe the events of the last few days will
make the Car amenable to considerations Of peace
and when the terms have been settled it is probable
fought for and won Port Arthur two occasions;
we will hardly take any chance of having 10 do II
we gain possession snail probably retain it
legitimate spoil of war wrested from our en-
''WiI demand for indemnity probably be one
basis for ending the ware" ne was asked
The talk Of thousand dt, millions Of indemnify 1i',
ago, did not originate with the Japanese gov
eminent hut l have no doubt Russia would be ex-
pccted TO reimburse Japan for the cost war
In view of the fact that England ana the United
States have taken in equal amounts the three FOR
eign bond issues Of your government. amounting TO
$50 000tl0. what may the two countries expect as
tie future of oriental trade II your SoFern!nent
dictates Russia :he terms OF peace was asked.
sponse and TO adopt the language OF your Presi-
dent. q square deal-an equal opportunity 70 all
l-h
Specie Bank. at No. o. Wall-st- which handles the
Japanese bond issues, likewise delighted with
the reports OF the victory OF Admiral Togo.
While feared Tor the final outcome. said he.
the Russian fleet, yet We had great confidence in
Mr. Kimanishi believed the news of the victory
would have decided uplifting erect in the price
,hree issues since the opening Of the war half Of
the amount is held in this country
Far Est Was in the Russian Consul Generals
alton, but seemed 10 wish to take IS optimistic
could learn from the dispatches, it appeared That
Admiral RojestvenslSy was caught in a fog and too
use their torpedo boats with effect while the Rus
sd 2B 23 Tasse aif IN n Ts fffi 10 @
lon said he thought later news Of the fight misht
badly as reported and that some Of the vessels got
Consul General Uchida said late last night:
The latest advces have received from Wash
ington plainly show that the victory IS hourly
has won the greatest naval victory in the history
Of fha world Never for minute were We IN
SIC Of the yi:tcry Ills US With overaowing happi-
If am not mistaken. this. Is the frst time n
modern history-the history OF the armored naElcs
I m 50 clad that Admiral Togo has been the man
- make that mark the pages or naval way
fare. and sun happier ms y native Country mas
been the to accomplish IT, g., -,
T2sace v-il now rest entirely with Jaran but. on
the other hand do not see how Russia can CON
7 L1ovr that we shall not pursue vindictve
course With peace. however. must come hatonal
vlndication and the tStabIShhtAt OF ''e CAUSES
for which Japan went N''" TINS VIII
The general feeling among all the japanese Of
prominence in the city was that peace would
SION follow the crushing blow TO the Russian
navy.
Dnrinr the evening several hundred japanese
~.ztToDts Of the city called on Mr.. Uchida. All
tbrorgh the evening the jubiiant representative Of
the Mikado was kept busy answering the tele-
,,bona and responding 70 kilograms OF congratula-
Mrs Uchida said
America I do feel s. proud over the great vic
torv of my country.nen- think the battle was
simply glorious. and how We an admire admiral
Togo I've never doubted his ability tie has al
nraIs seemed invincible 10 US. because Tor years
he has been known as the foremost t2cucl7n In
that this is the greatest naval battle OF the age
yastaraa, afternoon a number OF Wall-st brok-
ers went TO the Offices of the Japanese Consulate
In the Bennett Building and made Mr.. Uohda Quit
business for the day and accompany them to a
celebration which they held in hts behalf
Later In the evening Mr. Uchida said;
we have positive information now that none Of