The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-08-30
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PEACE CONCLUDED aY
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Portsmouth. N. H.. Aug. 30.-The
Russian ENJOYS achieved victory In
the final struggle at the peace confer
ence here. For the sake of peace the
japanese. with magnanimity worthy
Of their heroic achievements In this
war, met the ultimatum OF the czar
and abandoned their demands not only
for reimbursement for the cost OF the
war but for the repurchase OF the
northern half Of Sakhalin. Russia at
the same time agreeing to division Of
the island. The japanese also with
drew articles 10 and IL Of the peace
conditions originally proposed lde-
mand for the surrender OF the In
termed warships and limitation Of the
Russian naval power In the Far East.
The delegates of the respective mis-
sions were then called In and the
actual work Of formulating the treaty
Of peace begun.
The news that peace had been
agreed on caused the most intense ex-
citement ct the hotel where the en-
voys have been staying. Everywhere
there was q delirium Of jubilation.
An armistice probably will be ar
ranged Immediately.
Russians Given an Ovation.
M. Witte. accompanied by Baron de
Rosen, came to the hotel for luncheon.
There was wonderful demonstration
on their arrival. A great crowd had
collected under the porte cochera OF
the annex. where the Russians are
Quartered and where their automobile
drew up, and the air was torn with
frantic cheers. NJ. Witte. as he
stepped out OF the motor car. seemed
quite overcome. Too full for utter
ance he could only grasp and shake
the hands that were extended to him,
Baron Rosen also was equally moved
and received the congratulations OF
the crowd In silence. For about five
minutes the two plenipotentiaries
were kept on the porch listening to
the incoherent praises Of the hotel
guests.
do you pay indemnify" was the
universal interrogation.
"Pas un sou." (not q cent? was NJ.
Whites response.
The two plenipotentiaries have re-
spectively proposed to their emperors
the conclusion Of an Immediate armis-
tice. The details OF the armistice will
be discussed at the next meeting and
Immediately after the question Of the
release Of the Russian prisoners.
Wtt1s Much Pleased With Result.
The Associated Press correspondent
accompanied M. Witte to his room.
NJ. Witts had been quite overcome by
the great ovation he had received and
the intense strain he had been
through. He threw himself into his
armchair and after q few minutes to
.pull himself together" he began to
speak. slowly and deliberately, almost
as II he were talking TO himself.
1T seems incredible" he said. Il
do not believe any other man In my
place would have dared 70 hope Tor
the possibility OF peace on the c0ndi-
lions 70 which we have just agreed.
From all sides. from President Roose-
velt down to my own friends In Rus
sia. received up to the last moment
urgent representation that something
should be paid to Japan
At this point n. Witte. who was
still laboring under excitement. almost
lost control OF himself. He paused q
moment. Then he went on:
THE Japanese wanted to take our
interned ships and ! have not con-
sented. The Japanese wanted to limit
our naval power In the Far East and
have not consented. The Japanese
wanted was Indemnity or reimburse-
ment Of the cost Of the war. aye. de-
manded II, and I have not consented.
The japanese wanted the Chinese
Eastern railway south Of Harbin, but
gave them only the railroad In the
possession Of their troops south Of
Chautafu.
Yielded BY cxar's Command.
"The Japanese wanted the island Of
Gakhalin and refused It. agreeing.
however. at ~ last none4t te csde