New-York tribune., 1905-08-30

Possession OF the Chinese Eastern Railway.
Possession of Port Arthur, with its magnificent
defences
Possession OF Dalny. with fits great public
works
Fishing concessions ofsthe utmost value along
the coast of Siberia.
But above all. Japan has wrung from Russia
& virtual acknowledgement of the justice OF the
formers ante-bellum demands and OF the error
OF Russia's conduct during the two years wnicn
preceded the war. though Russia has declined
10 rsy the costs which her errors entalleo'
The 2sth day of August, 1906, is certain TO 60
down as one of the momentous days In
history. and few who witnessed it are likely
10 forget the impressive scene enacted wnen the
Russian envoys their countenances and bearing
affording every indication OF the fulness of their
joy. returned TO their hotel for luncheon. and
NJ Witte. surrounded by a throng of anxious
correspondents. related from bis vantage point
on the staircase the story of his great triumph.
But your exceIlency. what of indemnity and
payment for Saghalien?" cried an eager news
paper man.
Clapping his hands, the plenipotentiary ex-
claimed, Pas un sour' and then disappeared
up the staircase amid the chorus Of -'YiTe la
Russie"' led by the excited French correspond
ents.
Then followed a wild scramble for the tele-
graph wires, and in an instant the envoys his
toric words, Pas un SOU" were being flashed
under the oceans to the uttermost parts of the
earth.
"VIYE lie NJ. WIrTB"
'Da sdrarstvuct Rossiar' was the cry which
greeted the ENJOYS as they reached the upper
corridors of their hotel, where anxious Russian
attaches awaited the details of the morning
session; and with one accord they shouted "Vive
lie NJ. witte' when they had learned the extent
of the triumph Of their chief.
A little later the news that peace had been
made reached the little town of Portsmouth, and
the deep toned church bells rang out the tidings
and were later supplemented by whistles of
vessels in the harbor and on the factories in the
navy yard. And amid all these evidences Of
rejoicing the little japanese sat saddened and
silent. But the enthusiasm spread throughout
the big hotel. for the Russians have been more
popular than their silent opponents. and sum-
mer girls laughed and clapped their hands with
Joy that they had been present at one of the
great historic incidents of the world. while men
grasped each others hands, exclaiming that a
great victory for humanity had been achieved
by the President.
The ENJOYS will proceed to the elaboration
of treaty" read the official announcement,
and no time was wasted before work was begun
on that document which is 10 fix, it is to he
hoped, for all time the record of the labors of
the peace conference, which, despite the many
crises through which it has passed, has finally
earned the right TO bear the title generally
given il. Peace is accomplished; may it last
for all time is the hope and prayer of all who
have witnessed the stirring incidents of this
day.
The japanese ENJOYS did not return to the
Hotel Wentworth until o'clock this evening,
having taken their luncheon at the navy yard.
when their automobiles rolled under the porte
cochere they were greeted with applause and
cries of "Banzai," but beyond taking off their
hats they gave no recognition of the greeting.
Apparently determined 10 induce some response,
the crowd increased its applause, and faint
smiles fitted across the faces of Baron KOmura
and Minister Takahira. but they hastened TO
the elevator and disappeared without speaking
MR.. SATO'S STATEMENT.
Mr. Sato. who accompanied them, responded
TO the greeting more cordially. smiling and bow
ing 10 the many whom he knew. He also dis
appeared quickly but not until he had promised
statement 10 the newspaper men. A few
moments later he appeared and read the fol-
lowing:
The questions OF The final disposition OF the
island of Saghalien and the reimbursement TO
Japan Of her war expenses have from the first
been issues upon which absolute divergence of
views existed. The difference of opinion upon
these ponts-nOt one, but both-has frequently
threatened the existence Of the conference. But
his majesty the Emperor of Japan, responding
10 the dictates of humanity and civilization,
has. in a spirit of perfect Cancellation and in
the interest OF peace, authorized his plenipoten-
tisries 10 waive the question Of reimbursement
OF war expenses and has consented 10 divi-
sion Of Saghalen upon terms which are mutual
ly acceptable. thus making il possible TO bring
the important work Of the conference to a sue
cessfu issue
A new article was to-day agreed upon and
viii be inserted i'm the treaty of peace. It pro-
yides that both Russia and Japan shall enjoy
ihe open door privilege in Manchuria It is also
announced that following the signing of the
treaty OF peace. a new commercial treaty be-
tween Russia and Japan will be negotiated, all