Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-08-30
TOday's Telegraphic News
PEACE ECHOES.


in lieu of cash indemnity. Upon what
it is based or how large the amount can
not, of course, be learned. There was a
very significant feature of yesterdays
conference of the ENJOYS that has almost
been lost sight Of 1t was the dismissal
of the secretaries during certain of the
deliberations over some Of the japanese
demands, which had been left open from
previous meeting. Why this secrecy
should have been maintained, if it was
clear case ofthe delivery of the ultimatum
and lis acceptance, is mystery incap-
able of solution, at this time. 1t Is un-
derstood that the ENJOYS deliberated in
the strictest privacy for over an hour.
Another suspicious feature is the
smoothness with which the negotiations
were conducted on question which had
been the stumbling block since the first
meeting; namely, that OF indemnity.
From the most accurate reports It APP
pears that NJ. Witte laid down an Ill
timatum, which was accepted promptly
by the japanese ENJOYS. This may
have been due to the fact that the Jap
anese had become thoroughly convinced
that further parley on this disputed de-
mand would be futile.
But those who remember that at the
Saturday afternoon conference, also, the
secretaries were excluded, and the en-
VOWS occupied the greater part of three
hours 10 secret deiberation, are inclined
to attribute to the days proceeding
previous understanding.
The japanese ENJOYS yesterday en-
tered into traffic arrangement with the
Russians, whereby direct connections
will be established between the Chinese
Eastern Railway, which is now Japan
csc property, and the Siberian-Man-
churian Railroad, which belongs to Rus
STA, in order to provide through trans
portation for freight and passengers.
1t hardly seems possible that any in
demnity could be concealed in that ar
rangement, but it must be remembered
that equal treatment of Russia on the
Chinese Eastern Railway would prove a
valuable concession, for which it is not
improbable that Russia would be willing
to pay handsomely. The oriental mind
is crafty enc. Then, again. the exact
details relative to the understanding
reached on the railroad demand is being
hedged about with more secrecy. 1t is
hardly impossible, that such An arrange
ment will be written into the treaty, but
it is quite possible in the opinion OF some
observers. that at a future date it may be
found that Japan is obtaining from Rus
sea financial advantages which, while of
great value, have not been disclosed at
this conference.
No time is being wasted by the pleni-
potentiaries of Russia and Japan crown
ing peace upon their accomplishments OF
yesterday.
The special committee of two coun-
cillors from each side, DR.. Martens for
the Russians, and Mr.. Dennison for the
japanese, selected to draft the peace
treaty, have already made Roadway IN
the work assigned to them. With the
same spirit of push that has character
lied every action of the ENJOYS since
their arrival here, this highly important
duty has been taken in hand with a
purpose of bringing about 4 final adj
/ journment of the conference on Satur-
day. Three secretaries from each mission
are assisting the councillors. They
mapped out the line of work last night,
and bright and early this morning they
we're at their desks, deeply immersed in
the stack of papers before them, from
which is to be extracted important in
formation for insertion in the treaty. 1t
| is doubtful if the peace ENJOYS officially
visit Washington. Coupled with their
desire to depart for home at the earliest
possible moment is the fact that New
Hampshire is Insisting upon the further
privilege of entertaining the ENJOYS and
the members of their suites few days
in the White Mountains.
During all of last night and this
morning the telephone wires were bur
dened with messages of congratulations
from all over the world, addressed to NJ.
Witte. One arrived from the Gar just
before NJ. Witte was served with break
fast. and conveyed to him in the most
cordial terms the thanks of his imperial
master, for the great work he has ac-
compishcd in securing peace while pre-
serving the honor and dignity Of the
Russian empire.
An equally cordial message came from
the French Premier, Nj. kouyier, and
all the chancellors of the European con-
tinent added their words of praise and
Thanksgiving. From Russian friends
in St. Petersburg and Moscow many
adulatory dispatches came, and the
peace societies of the world joined in
the chorus. There were not so many
congratulatory dispatches received by
Baron Komura, at the japanese head
quarters, but those that came were equal
" as sincere and earnest in their ex-
pressiOns.
Oyster Bay, n. Y, Aug. 30.-A stack
of kilograms five inches thick has ac-
cumulated upon Secretary Loeb's desk
and is growing as fast as the telegraph
force at the executive Office can take the
messages from the wires.
Men of all nations and in all walks OF
lite are tumbling over each other to
congratulate the President upon his vic,
tory for peace. Dispatches have been
received from King Edward and Emperor
William and a number OF prominent Eu-
ropean officials, as we'll as ambassadors
in this country representing all nations.
Cardinal Gibbons and Mr.. William Jen-