The San Francisco call., 1905-02-08
Japan IS READY To OFFER LIBERAL.
PEACE TERMS TO RUSSIA.
WOULDENDTHE WAR
WILLING TO GIVE UP
CAPTURED TERRITORY
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CALL BUREAU. POST BUILDING.
WASHINGTON, Feb. President
Roosevelt, who would welcome the
end of the Russo-Japanese war, now
has reason to believe that Japan,
while not willing 10 sue for peace,
would accept peace on terms which
appear to be more reasonable than
would be expected from a Government
flushed with victory.
That this belief prevails in the high
est administration circles is slgnlfl-
cant The United States is the Gus
tOdian of Japanese interests at ST.
Petersburg. II this belief was not
founded upon something tangible IL
would be quickly dispelled At any one
Of the numerous conferences between
the Secretary of State and Takahlra,
the japanese Minister TO the United
States. 1t is believed here that Japan
would come to peace with Russia on
practically the terms proposed by the
Toxic Government just before diplo-
matte relations between the two gov
ernments were broken off. These pro-
poSals We're:
Recognition by Japan of Manchu-
ria and its littoral as being outside
her sphere Of influence, and an en-
gagement on the part of Russia to
respect the territorial integrity Of
China in Manchuria. Russia within
the limits of Manchuria will not inn
pede Japan or other powers in the
enjoyment Of rights and privileges ac-
ouired by them under existing treaties
with China.
Recognition by Russia of Korea
and its littoral as being outside her
sphere Of influence.
Recognition by Japan of Russia's
special interests in Manchuria and of
the right of Russia TO take measures
necessary for the protection of those
interests"
Further than the foregoing terms
upon which il is believed Japan would
accept peace. the belief prevails in
high circles here that Japan Will not
ask for an indemnity if the war be
closed at its present status. This is
considered surprising, as Japan has
spent hundreds of millions in prep
arations for and in fighting the war.
The chances for peace are carefully
considered here every day. Russia's s
declaration that she viii continue the
war are considered sincere. Never
theless. il is believed that one Rus
sian victory on land or on sea would
salve Russian pride and open the way
for peace.
ST. PETERSBURG. Feb THE re-
newed peace talk resulting from the
visits Of ambassador Cassini and
Iaent in Washington and the confer
ences of ambassador Durand and First
Secretary Spring Rice of the British
embassy at st. Petersburg with Presi-
dent Roosevelt on Sunday finds not
the slightest echo in official and diplo-
matte circles in ST. Petersburg, where
Emperor Nicholas declaration that the
war must be carried to a satisfactory
conclusion remains the keynote of the
situation. Confident satisfaction is felt,
consequently, at the Washington tele-
gram stating that assurances had been
given by ambassador Cassini that
Durand's and Spring-R presence
at the White House was in no way
connected with the termination of the
war This is all the more readily be-
lieved because the diplomatic world is
aware that SDring-Rice is a personal
friend Of Mr.. Roosevelt.
The present current of press and
public opinion in Russia appears TO be
setting toward peace. The news
papers no longer proclaim the neces-
sity of continuing the war at all costs.
TOXIC. Feb. S.-A report emanating
from London TO the effect that the
Grand Dukes of Russia, determined to
secure peace. had asked the friendly
Offices of Great Britain, was published
in Toxic to-day The foreign Office
denied having any knowledge of the
matter
Admiral Togo arrived at Kure to-day
and Immediately raised his flag on the
battleship Mikasa-