The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-14
6ddYSa~yeN
MEETING PLACE OF PEACE
ENJOYS NOT YET CHOSEN.
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much as Japan ruptured diplomatic nego-
tiations before the war. II Is proper that
she should now define the objects for
which she drew the sword.
The paper adds: The success Japan oh
tained assures her strategic advantages
surprising anything she could have an
ticipated before the war.
"She is now the mistress OF the eastern
seas and will remain so for many years
10 come. But II her appetite has in
creased inordinately she should remem-
ber that Russia's means are not exhaust
ed. 1t is possible that Japan will offer
comparatively moderate terms, bearing in
mind that Russias interests cannot be
completely sacrificed. An indemnity is
out OF the question"
S4liet declares that IL is 10 be hoped
that the Japanese terms will be ac-
ceptable.
The paper adds: Europe and America
seek TO humiliate Russia. but Russia Will
not bear the disgrace with light heart. y
WILL NOT AGREE TO PARIS.
Toxic. June 1.-THE report OF the Ja-
panese minister at Washington NJ. Taxa
hira, telling OF his interviews with Presi-
dent Roosevelt, and announcing the pro-
posal that the peace pleinpotentiaries OF
Russia and Japan meet in Paris and the
appointment OF NJ. Nelidoff. the Russian
ambassador TO France, as Russias chief
plenipotentiary. was received today.
Japan will refuse to have the meeting
take place i'm Paris. because IL the capt
tai OF Russla's ally and also on account
of the great distance from Japan and the
delay involved. II is expected that Japan
will propose that the pleinpotentiarles
meet at some point close TO the theatre
OF war.
The Japanese pleinpotentiaries have not
yet been selected.
GOVERNMENT SILENT.
The japanese government still main
tains silence regarding peace negotiations
II is apparently a waiting action and ad-
vices from Washington and st. Peters
burg.
The newspapers and public continue a
spirited discussion OF the situation. devot-
ing themselves largely TO a probable ar
mistice and terms OF peace.
The newspapers continue 10 be fatty
opposed TO an early armistice which
would deprive the army and navy OF the
advantages within their grasp. 1t is gem
orally thought that Field Marshal Oya-
mas plans are rapidly maturing and that
the next great drive VIII sweep Generat
Linevitch back and carry the japanese
army into Russian territory.
Good faith OF the intimate intentions OF
Russia toward peace are openly and gem
orally questioned. The japanese govern
ment is possibly satisfied with the good
faith and intentions OF Russia. but its ST.
lence leaves the peace doubtful. The Jap
anese pubic would welcome peace, but II
demands will be consistent with victory
and the assuring OF a permanent peace.
READY TO TAKE THE OFFENSIVE.
Gunshu Pass, Manchuria. June H.-The
japanese have forced the advance posts
,f he Loft hn ha
river and are occupying the heights north
Of the river. A heavy force seems 20
be behind this movement. Marshal
Oyama is ready for a general offensive.
Two leaders OF Chinese bandits, cap.
tured at Omoso in the rear of the Rus
sian left, have arrived here.
SENTIMENT AT PEKIN.
In German and other circles here. the
prospects Of peace between Japan and
Russia are considered remote.
1t Is supposed that Japan intends 10 in.
flict a final and crushing blow upon the
Russian army In Manchuria before con-
sidering any proposition for peace
ORDERED TO DEPART.
Saigon, Cochn China, June 14.-The
Russian auxiliary cruiser Kuban. an
chored Off Cape St. James. near here,
this morning, and the governor ordered
her to depart Immediately and dispatched
a Frenwarship to enforce the neutrality
of the waters.
Twenty-eight of the colllers, which sup
piled the Russian feet with coal have left
Saigon and 20 more OF them are prepar-
ing to sail.
The British steamer Carlisle. which is
understood TO have on board the war mu-
nitions. intended for the Russians. is de
tained here under surveillance
SINKING OF THE ST. KILDA.
Singapore. Straits Settlements. June H.
The few details obtainable regarding
the sinking OF the British steamer st
Kilda by the Russian auxiliary cruiser
Bnfeper,- -fefHefirthe- -St-Petcr~hurv
show that the st Kilda was captured Nv
the Dnieper June T. about 30 miles from
Hong Kong, at which port she was last
reported.
She was sunk by the cruiser on the
following day on the ground that she had
contIaband OF war on board. after her
crew and mails had been removed. The
cargo OF the ST. ESlda consisted chiefly
OF jute. rice and cotton. The Dnieper
transferred 10 the Dutch steamer Flores
I'm the Straits OF Malacca IL OF the Chinese
crew OF the 81. Kilda and the mails be-
longing 20 that steamer but the captain
10 Europeans and the Chinese stevedore.
who had charge OF the portion OF tho crew
OF the st. Kilda. were destined on board
the Dnieper.
HOSPITAL SHIP RELEASED
NaRasak. June A-The Russian hos
pital ship Kostroma. which was captured
during tho battle OF the Sea OF Japan.
was released today and she sailed for
Shanghai
The hospital ship Orc. which was cap
tured at the same time. will be taken be-
fore the naval prize court az Sasebo for
trial.
CASSINI MEETS PRESIDENT
Washington, June 1I-Count Cassini.
th..rRussiau Ambassador. called at the
White House at II 80 a. m. today for a
conference by appointment and was re-
celvcd BY the president In the Blue room.
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