The sun., 1905-09-11
BREAK IN JAPAN'S CABINET.
MINISTER or INTERIOR SAID TO
HAVE RESIGNED.

-WnO10 CSOluot Mey SWt CsssOs W
Police Of Teskis Quietly Now quiet
over ! $50 Arrests During Disorder.
Special cab,s Ds,patehss to TIE SUM-
TOXIC, Sept. 1o.-It is generally believed
that the Government will resign when the
Diet meets.
It 10 stated that over ESQ persons are
in custody In connection with the riots.
1t Is believed that formal charges will be
made against 100 Of them and that the
others viii be released. The Government
probably will be lenient with the accused.
Chief Adachi Of the metropolitan police
force has resigned. NJ. Sekt, Governor OF
tho Nagans prefecture, will succeed him.
It is believed that Vscount Yoshikaws,
Minister Of the Interior, has rendered his
resignation, which, It is thought, will be
accepted. He will be succeeded by M.
Yamagata. Westminster Of the Interior.
Many thousands Of soldiers, with fxed
bayonets, are scattered about the city.
Hibiya Park has been converted into
camping ground and Is dotted with tents.
Even the band stand is used az temporary
quarters. In other parts Of the city the
troops are billeted on the residents. SEN
tinels and police guards are posted at the
lie places and legations.
Passers-by are closely watched. Some
of them have been examined and arrested.
Infantry and cavalry patrols keep the
streets. Everywhere there is friendly feel
ing between the soldiery and populace.
The suppression Of newspapers con-
tinuee. To-day, while the Nihoku was al
lowed to resume publication, one OF the
principal journals, the Asahi, we'll con-
Quoted and influential paper was suppressed
Altogether Ave newspapers have been
suspended by the authorities.
The situation here continues quiet Agi-
tation In mild form continues In the
provinces. A mass meeting to protest
against the terms OF peace has been called
at Osaka for tomorrow. A number Of
the lower class supporters OF the Pro-
gressive party have gone from TOXIC to
Osaka with the view to extending the party's
influence there.
The arrest Of persons concerned In the
disorders at Kobe continues. Thus far
$50 have been taken into custody.
The statue Of Marquis Ito, which was
pulled down at Kobe. has been recovered.
1t is supposed that it was pulled from its
pedestal by Russophile, after which the
mob carried 1t to the Latin quarter, where
il was found by the authorities. II has
been placed on board warship in the harbor
for safety.
Various official explanations are given
OF the motive which led the Government
to make peace. Field Marshal Yamagata.
one OF the Elder Statesmen, Chief OF the
General STAFF and tremendous power
in the land, stated In an interview that the
violent feeling against peace cannot be
helped. There must always be divergence
Of opinion on political questions. He
added:
Il tell you frankly that the Cabinet was
unanimous that had the war continued
the position would not have been altered.
Japan would never have been able to COM
pol Russia to reooup her expenses. Her
national resources would have been ez-
hausted, and also the means which are neoes-
sary for the future development OF Corea
and Manchura. The statesmen had cal
oulated upon the actual financial position
of the empire. The factors which decided
them were the prosperity Of Japan, the
unoompromising attitude Of Russia and
the peaceful advice Of the Powers Of the
world"
MARQUIS Yamaeata declared that he was
quite willing TO take full responsibility
as one who advocated peace. All the
statesmen in power were Of the same view
as himself. He confessed that the military
successes Of the army exceeded his ex.
pectations. At first he thought over
whelming Russian numbers would tell
until strategic reasons compelled peace.
Experience had taught the Japanese they
need not fear defeat from the Russians.
Despite the display Of mingled military
authority and political pacifcation there
is still strong feeling against the Govern
ment. The entire press. with the exception
Of the Kokumin, urges the Government to
70 out Of Office. Agitation for a reorgan-
lied police force has commenced. Mean
while, owing to the fact that the existing
police are required TO maintain order, the
municipal authorities are appointing their
own police in each ward to insure the safety
OF householders.
Yesterday the principal members Of the
progressive party held q meeting and clearly
defined their attitude. 1t was declared
that the Government was responsible for
the conclusion of disgraceful peace. The
opinion was also expressed that the restrio-
ton of the freedom Of speech, the abuse Of
police power, the killing Of Innocent people,
the circumstance that the capital was in
condition Of anarchy, and tho proclamation
Of martial law were events that have not
been paralleled since the beginning of the
constitution. For this the Government
should be held responsible.
An extraordinary session Of the Diet
will begin on Oct. 10.
The censorship is stin being exercised on
all foreign telegram.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE Toxic correspond
ent Of the Staadard says that the text Of the
treaty Of peace has not yet been published
and win not Be until 1t il ratified. The
details. however, are becoming generally
known through kilograms from London and
New York. The public disAtisfaction With
tho peace conditions II, 20 far a. known,
unabstsd, but the anti-peace sentiment il
visibly decreasing In virulenoe.
Meanwhile the attention Of the public
II Axsd on the question Of of8cial respon-
sibility for the recent disorders. There
II strong demand for The dismissal Of the
Minister Of the Interior and the chief Of
the metropolitan police, who. BY their
mismanagement. are generally held to have