The sun., 1905-09-01
PEACE SUITS NEITHER NATION.
TOXIC AND ST. PETERSBG re-
ROTH VOICE DISGUST.

japanese Disappointment Deepens as New
Spreads Give President
Roosevelt Faint Praise Russian Court
Receives the News In suilen silence
From THa SUN Correspondent a. Toxic.
TOXIC, Aug. 3i.-A majority Of the news
papers here defer extended comment upon
the conclusion Of peace, preferring to await
the announcement Of the Official details.
1t Is clear. however, that the disappoint.
ment caused by the agreement Is deepening
There have been no celebrations whatever
The remarkable political unity that was
maintained during the war has disappeared
and a term Of intense eanti-government agita-
ton Is beginning
The Nichi Nichi Shimbur regards the
settlement as Russian diplomatic triumph
It says the Russians not only adroitly used
the good offices Of France and Germany
but also the new Anglo-Japanese treaty
to worst the Japanese plenipotentiaries.
The Chuo points out that the concessions
are mutually humilating, and says IL any
one is satisfied 1t is President Roosevelt.
he having succeeded in difficult job.
The Kokumin says that Japan has apollo
getically got what she fought for. She is
especially assured Of the safety Of her
national existence. 1t, expresses the
nations gratitude to President Roosevelt
for his good will and for his efforts to end
hostilities. 1t says that the question OF
indemnity was important, but was not a
sufficient reason for continuing the war.
Toxic heard CT the peace at mid
night. The cables despatches announo-
ing 1t were delayed here nine hours.
When the receipt Of them became known
in the forenoon there was absolutely no
sence Of the flags which hitherto have
been displayed on every and the slightest
occasion.
Undoubtedly there Is deep disappoint-
ment. The press and the public generally
cannot comprehend why the demand for
an indemnity was abandoned. 1t Is ru-
mored that the Cabinet will resign.
The better informed classes and the
farmers generally express more sober
opinions. They consider that Baron Ko-
mura acted for the best. The original
objects Of the war have been attained and.
above all. it is understood that the En-
peror was greatly averse to further blood
shed.
The reports of an immediate armistice
are discredited here.
LONDON. Sept. IA Toxic despatch to
the Standard says that although definite
information Of the peace terms has not
been officially announced they are known
and have caused bitter disappointment
and indignation to the general public,
who do not hesitate to describe the pea ce
as disgraceful surrender. Many OF the
newspapers announced the news under
the heading "Humiliating Peace" and
with black lines denoting mourning. Even
the sober journals, such as the Jiji Shin po
and the Nichi Nichi Shimbun, deeply de-
rlore what they term excessive concessions
on the part of the Japanese. A small num-
ber Of thoughtful men. while regretting
the necessity for the concessions, express
satisfaction that peace has been concluded,
in the overwhelming popular outcry Of in
session of the Diet will be held early in
October.
The St. Petersburg correspondent Of the
Standard emphasizes the disgust OF court
circles at the conclusion Of peace.
The news was received with sullen silence
and surprise, as it was believed the humili-
ating clause forbidding Japan to fortify
either side Of La Perouse Strait would
absolutely preclude acceptance Of the
Russian terms.
Moreover, the Government was 80 cer-
tain that Japan's finances neceesitated an
indemnity that it regarded it safe to con-
cede other points for tho sake Of public
opinion abroad.
Officers regard peace as q greater blot
on Russia's military eecutcheon than any
Of the defeats suffered. The feeling ami
mating court circles is illustrated by Gen.
Trepoff's indignant reputation Of sug-
gestion that the agreement should be
publicly celebrated.
The Nopoe Vremya reflects . similar
sentiment. 1t prints an editorial which is
q scurrilous attack on President Rooee-
welt. It sneers at American self-com-
placency over the Presidents success. and
QeClaTeS IL WOuIO u6So Uoou OotVoT IL HoI'
Roosevelt's ingenuity had been exercised
in preventing the war; but as that was not
80, it was necessary for Russia and Japan
to bleed in order that he could reap the
glory attaching to . peaoemaker.
Editor Suvorin In signed article, houts
the notion that the peaoe is permanent.
He says that Japan was fully aware that
England desired peace on account Of the
freedom Of action the war gave Germany.
He authoritatively denies that the treaty
will contain . secret CLAUSE. .,..
Mr.. Suvorin adds: Russia accepts the
terms only as . temporary necessity. The
nation will take rest and then travel again.
This article has created . sensation In st.
Petersburg.
The Nopos Vrenya says that Russia's Con-
stitution will be reconstructed on tho basis
Of the creation Of now Ministerial Council.
Witte becoming Premier.
The Russ says that the sum that viii have
to be paid to Japan for the maintenance
Of the Russian prisoners In japan will not
exceed 100 ooo. 900 rubles Oso, 900, ,ooo).
The Nashashin rejoices that disgraoeful
chapter In the country's history Is closed.
A despatch from Odessa to the STANDARD