The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-04

world at large, and to each nation indi
vidlally, with the possible exception OF the
Kaiser's bold ambitions, that peace be pro-
claimed at the earliest possible moment.
There is ever present the danger Of foreign
complications, which will be enormously
increased when the internal crisis fore
Swallowed above arises In Russia. The
last desperate resort Of the Russian reac-
tionaries in such an emergency would prob
ably be to cover or avert their own down
fall by involving the other Powers in
general war.
Quite aside from humanitarian con-
siderations therefore, the war should be
stopped at the earliest possible moment II
it can be done without involving general
confagration. There is only one practical
measure to this end which in the opinion
Of unbiased diplomatists might be tried
with some chance of success.
This is that Great Britain, France and the
United States make strong but friendly
represent atoms to the Car and the Mikado.
Such action would not be resented by Japan,
although it is well understood that she
would prefer to have the peace negotia-
| lions postponed until she is actually in
possession Of vladivoetok. The Gar might
not be offended by disinterested advice
which would express the unanimous opinion
Of the Christian world. Even II 1t failed
it could bring no evil consequences and
might serve to open his eyes to memorable
facts which are obvious to all but himself.
DUTY RESTS ON ROOSEVELT.
The duty Of initiating such movement
falls unquestionably upon President Roose-
welt. American representations alone
would probably fail; the action must be
international and must be taken quickly.
An attempt to include larger list Of nations
would certainly involve delay and might
give rise to complications.
There are hints in diplomatic circles
that the initiative has already been taken
and that the movement includes an effort
to enlist Germany. There is reason to fear
that the Kaiser would secretly, perhaps,
not openly, oppose the movement. He
might render it aborive merely by delay.
The three Powers named, with or without
the cooperation Of the Kaiser, are able to
present the situation for the Cars con-
sideration in a manner which would lead
him to pause before plunging bis empire
into the pit of ruin.
The necessity for prompt action Is clearly
shown by the following despatch received
tonight from THE Suns St. Petersburg
correspondent, which demonstrates tho
full dissemination OF the Car TO pursue
Indefinitely Tho path r. obstruction:
RUSSIA PLANS NEW TIBET.
Both the War Office and the Admiralty
have BEEN instructed to commence efforts
for increasing the forces and continuing
the campaign. An order will be issued
at once to call out 10000 more men for
service in Manchuria and the Government
shipyards on the Baltic have been ordered
to lay down a new feet.
THE construction committee OF the
Admiralty Council has reported to the
Emperor in favor Of a scheme for building
twice and halt the number OF vessels
lost in the present war In fifteen years.
Each division is to be completed in period
OF three years.
a great majority Of the naval archi-
tects are using their utmost endeavors
against the sudden adoption Of this scheme.
They ask the Admiralty to wait until the
lessons Of construction that may be learned
from the battle Of the Japan Sea can be
studied
'Thsy point to the great fact that the Bat
tleships Retvizan and Czarevitch, which
were constructed abroad. we're attacked
times without number by torpedoes and
shells at Port Arthur and yet they are even
now afoat, while Admiral Rojeetvensky's
ships, which we're built at ST Petersburg and
Lbau, wer sunk in few hours. Experts de-
clare that the latest built battleehips at St.
Petersburg we're formida BILE only on paper.
The elementary rules Of naval construction
we're not observed
REFoRMERs MEET TOMORROW
There is great interest in the meeting at
Moscow on Monday Of the Moderate Re-
form party under the presidency Of NJ
Shipoff About one hundred and fifty
delegates from thirty Of the thirty-four
provinces will be present. The meeting
will discuss national representation and
the war.
The exact position Of the Government
on the internal question is stated in the
announcement in the Official Nee
senoer.
The formulation of preliminary con.
sideration for basis on which a rescrpt
for summoning delegates from the people
to participate in the preliminary work on
legislative projects is finished and these
will be submitted TO the
Council of Ministers
The foregoing is regarded as an evidence
II the unreality of the Governments in |
tention and an angered public is now look
ing to Moscow to lead national opinion.
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