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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-28
GATES or ADVERTlsIEa.
schedule Of Local Trains
Annapolis, Washington & BALTIC.
Railroad Company in Connection with
Pennsylvania and b. & o. Railroads

Trains leaving Annapolis connect with the
Tguusvl vania II. II. ut OdentOn, and the Bat
ftmorC Is ohio u. X. at Annapolis Junction
fas all points North, East, South and West.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-28
IN Praise Of ChamberIain-s Conrh
Remedy.

IN Praise Of ChamberIain's Courb
Remedy.
There IS no other medicine manufac,ared
that has received so much praise and so
many expressions Of gratitude as Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t is effective, and
prompt relief follows its use. Grateful
parents everywhere do not hesitate-to testify
70 lis merits for the benefit Of others. II Is
q certain cure for Group and will prevent the
attack If given at the first appearance ~ tic
disease. u is especially adapted to chill
as It Is pleasant 70 take and contains nothing
injurious. Mr. T. a. HUMPHREYS. a we'll
known resident and clerk in the store OF Mr..
y. Lock, Of Alice, Cape Colony, South Africa.
says; have used Chamberlain's Cough
f'emedy to ward of croup and colds In ~
Family. ! found it 70 lie very satisfaelor
and Il gives me pleasure to recommend II.
For sale by Feldmeyer Bros drug store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-28

Trains leaving Annapolis 81 a IN and 3t5
% 10 week days. and 9 90 m and 30 D M
sundays run Annapolis to Baltimore with
0ut change OF cars.
Trains leave West Street Depot
W. Il. SLAUGHTER,
Traffic Manager.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-28

I'm additional train VIII leave Annapolis at
1000 p. IN. and Baltimore at IL 30 y. m. on
saturdays.
j. WILSON BROWN, Manager.
$. r, BROWN. G. T.. & +. Agent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-12-28

a}sa 1rapalte Elastic Paint,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
RussIA's NAVAL LOSSES.

Russia's naval losses during the past
sixteen months are summoned up as fol-
lows
February s, l90i-Battleships Retvl-
san and Czarevilch and cruiser Pallsda
torpedoed and sunk at Port Arthur.
February 9, 1904 Cruiser Variag and
eunboat Korietz sunk of Chemulpo,
Korea.
February l3, I904-Cruiser Bayan
sunk off Port Arthur.
February 26, l904-One torpedo boat
sunk off Port Arthur.
March 9, 1904-One destroyer sunk
of Port Arthur.
April l3, 1904 Battleship Petropav.
loysk sunk at Port Arthur Admiral
Makaroh ard GA men lost.
April IA, 1904 BattleshipPobieda and
destroyer Istrashni disabled OF Port Ar
thur.
April 10, l9O4-One gunboat sunk off
Port Arthur.
May 20, l904-Cruiser Bogatyr driv-
en- upon rocks and sunk off Vladivostok.
August 10, l9O4-Port Arthur fleet
makes sally and is routed By japanese.
Admiral Without killed. Cruisers Ask
old and Diana and battleship Czarevitch
raised and repaired at Port Arthur
chased to neutral ports and disarmed.
August IL, 19O4-DestrOyer Ryeshi-
telni "cut ut"::at Chefu..
August Is, 1904-Cruiser Novik sunk
off Port Arthur.
August Is, 19O4-Cruser Rurik sunk
in Korea strait.
October 26, l904-Bst,leship Seyasto-
pol sunk at Port Arthur.
Novembe. ld, l904-Battlesbip Ros-
toropny driven into Chefu and disabled.
January /, l905-Entire Russian fleet
at Port Arthur captured by japanese oil
driven to neutral ports and disarmed
Including sunken ships capable of rails
ing and repair, it comprised battle
ships, . cruisers, ii gunboats and de
stroyers and 10 torpedo boats and othe
vessels. The sailors captured included
866 officers and 1854 men.
May IS, 1905-Four battleshiPs
three coast defenders, five cruisers, thre
special service ships, four destroyers ant
about 1000 men lost in Korea strait
Admiral Nebogatof and 5000 mel
prisoners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
THE CZAR WEEPS.

A dispatch from st. Pet ersburg, dated
at an early hour this morning says that
after waiting vainly all day and evening
for direct news from the scattered rem
tsOf Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's
destroyed and beaten fleet, the Russian
Admiralty at midnight no longer at
tempted to hold out against the ov r
whelmiDg evidence pouring in from all
directions that the feet on which all
their hopes were centered had suffered a
greater disaster than did the combined
French and Spanish feet at Trafalgar.
More bitter even than defeat is the
Japanese claim of the virtual annibila'
tion of the Russian fleet, with practically
no loss on their side, and many officers
cling doggedIy 10 tho belief that Vice
Admiral Togo NUT have suffered
heavily.
With every ship of Rear Admiral
Nebogatofl's reinforcing division either
sent IN the bottom or forced TO strike its
flag, and only six of Rojeslvensky's orig
inal l6 fighting ships absent from the
list of the vessels sunk or captured, and
with the japanese pursuit still cOntinu-
ing, no naval authority has the temcrity
to dream that Russia can again attempt
to wrest the mastery of the sea from
Japan In the present war.
The captured warships alone will fur
nish Japan with ready made reinforce
ments which will be more than match
for the fourth Pacific squadron now about
to sail from Cronstadt.
The Emperor was completely prostrat-
ed b. the news, and, according to reports,
he broke down and wept.
The effect of the disaster will be ter
rible blow to the government. The fu'
tility of trying to stagger oD ON land is
everywhere recognized, and the cry for
"peace at any price" is sure to be raised.
This time, it is believed, the government
cannot resist such cry.
Indeed, the radical liberals areopenly
rejoicing 10 this hour of their country 8
humiliation. They declare that the dis
aster means peace aud constitution,
and that the deatbiof thousands OF their
fellow .countrymen aud the loss of over a
hundred million dollars worth of var
ships is not too big price to pay.
The friends Of peace in the govern
ment are already reproaching the war
party with forcing the issue between
Togo and Rojestyensky. When the ieet
appeared in the Straits of Malacca they
tried vainly to persuade the Emperor
that the time was Opportune for the
opening of peace negotiations, but the
war party convinced the Emperor, and
Roiestvensky, for the honor of the navy,
insisted that the fleet should be given a
chance to retrieve the disasters suffered
on land.
DiplOmatists entertain no doubt that
the belIigerent faction will continue to
urge that the war be fought 10 the bitter
end. but the friends OF Russia abroad,
and especially France, are now bringing
overwhelming arguments to bear in favor
OF peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
Chamberiain's Cough Remedy the
Very Best.

al have been using Chamberlain g
Cough Remedy and want TO say it is the
best cough medicine have ever taken,
says Geo. l.. Chubb, merchant OF
Harlan, Mich. There is no question
about its being the best, as il will cure a
cough or cold in less time than any
other treatment. 1t should always be
kept in the house ready for instant use,
for a cold can be cured in much less
time when promptly treated. For sale by
Gibson & Timberman and w. +.
Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
Mans Reasonabieness

is often as great as women's. But Thas. 5.
Austin, Mgr of the " Republican. /" Of l'eayen-
worth, Ind, was not unreasonable Wheh
he refused TO allow the doctors 70 operate on
his wife for female trouble, Instead, he
says, Eve concluded to try Electric BltteIs-
leave her bed, and five [5l physicians had
failed 10 relieve her. After taking Electric
Bitters she was perfectly cured and can now
perform all her household duties" Gnaran'
teed by f. s. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists,
price SOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
Important Special
Sale of
WHITE GOODS
For Commencement
Dresses.

We have Just secured from one Of the lead
ing manufacturers of high grade white goods
over 1000 yards of 4Oinch fine Persian Lawns
at price which enables us to offer them at
I2lc instead of zoe. The quality is fine and
sheer and will he found to be a great value
at the special price of i2lc.
White Paris Muslin, As inches wide, S9c
value, at 25c.
White French Muslin, As inches wide. SOC
value, at S5c.
White Wash Chiffon. As inches wide, SOC
value. at 25c.
White Organdies, ~ inches vide, lse, 25c.
SOC and 49c.
White Dotted swisses, l2lc, l5c, l9c, 29c,
soc and 60c.
White Mercerized Batiste. 30 inches wide,
at 35c.
White Mercerized Batisie, 4sinches wide.
at SOC.
Silk Mulls, in white, cream and evening
shades, l2lc.
India Linon, 40 inches wide, l5c value,
at 1Oc.
White Linen Lawns, SO inches wide, 400
and soc.
Glasgow Linen Suitings, white and colors,
l2le and l5c.
White and Cream Silk Aeolians, 39c value,
at 25c.
White Wash Silk, 39c value, at 25c.
Cream All.wool Albatross, SOC value, S9c.
Cream Mohair, 3s inches wide. 49c yard.
Cream All.woOl Nuns Yelling 49c yard.
Cream Dress Flannels 3S inches wide, at
49c yard.
Cream Cheviot "a inches wide, 81 yard.
Cream Serge, 46 inches wide, soc yard.
Cream Cashmere. 36 inches wide Zoe yard.
Cream Voiles, 49c and 81 yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
DRY GOODS.
BROS.
424-42o King Street.
Telephone and Mail Orders Carefully
Executed.
Ladies' Ready.
tO-WearSuInIner
Garments.

New Long Kimonas, very pretty.
Each $l.9S.
New Long Lawn Kimonas, all sizes.
Each 75c and 81.
Short Crepe Kimonas, nicely trimmed.
Each CSC.
Short Lawn Kimonas.
Each 25c and SOC.
Ladies' New White Lawn India Linen
Wash Suits, pretty waist and skirt suit.
Each So 40.
New Colored Lawn Wash Suits, waist
and skirt.
The Suit, 81 and 81
Ladies Seersucker Wash Underskirts.
Each soc.
Ladies' New Brown aud Blue MOhair
Skirts.
Each 81.
New Black and White Silk Waists,
five rows of inserting, and washable.
Each $2.9S.
One Cream Mohair Waist, size "a.
Reduced from 81. so TO $l.75.
Ladies' New White Lawn Waists,
very stylish. All sizes.
Each soc, 75c, 81, 1925, $3.50.
One lot Ladies 81 guaranteed Kid
Gloves reduced TO
Pair 49c.
Black and Blue Wash Duck Skirts.
Each 75cand 81.
One lot 81 Corsets reduced to
Pair SOC.
Large new stock Ladies' Wrappers,
every one guaranteed.
Each 75c, 81 and $3.50.
Ladies' New Belts.
Each 25c, 35c and SOC.
Lodies' New Silk Underskirts, black
aud colors.
Each $4.49, $5 and 50 90.
Ladies' New Covert Cloth Spring
Goats.
Each $4. 40, Sc. 30 and $3.50.
Ladies Fine India Linen Waist Pat
terms, very stylish snd pretty.
Each 75c, 81 and $l.5O.
New Muslin Underwear, all kinds,
From 25c to So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

AN OLD AND WRLL-TRIED REM EDY.-
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty wears by millions OF
mothers for their children while teetning
with perfect success. II soothes the child,
softens the gums, ailays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for Diarrh@a. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggists in
every part Of the world. Twenty-Five cents
bottle. Its value is incaleulsble. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syruu
and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
There IL n Difference.

The difference between Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar and all other Cough Syrup is
that il moves the bowels, thus expelling a
cold from the system. This relaxes the nerve
tissues and by its healing effect on the throat
and lungs the cough is relieyed--eured entire
ly. Kennedy's is the original Laxative Honey
and Tar and contains no opiates. Good alike
for young or old. Tastes good. Sold by w.
f. Creighton, 4Ol King street. and corner
Queen and Patrick street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
AIexan0ria Gazette.

TERMS: Daily-l year, $500; 6 months,
$3.50; 8 months, sl:25; month, 4S cents;
week, 10 cents.
Tri-weekly-I year, $500; 6 months, sl.5O (;
8 months, rs cents; / month, % cents.
Resolutions in memOrlam. Of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public concern, Will
nly be printed in the paper as advertise
ments.
Entered at the PostOffice Of Alexandria, Vir
ginia, as secOnd-class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
Shins and Their Men.

The total strength OF the two fleets un-
der Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky and
Vice. Admiral Togo which were in battle
in the Korean strait is as follows, accord
ing to the New York American Twenty
five Thousand men, l69 ships and 465
guns.
Including Mebogstofi' division Rojest'
vensky had these fighting ships under
his command
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30

The aggregate crews OF The Russian
armored ships and unarmored cruiser
numbered about 10, 200 men.
The crews of the japanese ships OF
corresponding classes number IL, 800
men.
But the crews Of the japanese destroy
ers and auxiliary cruisers exceed those
of the Russian in nearly the proportion
of :he numbers Of the respective classes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
GOT HIS HAIR BACK.
Vas Perfectly Bald when He Started
TO Use NewbrO's Herpiclde

Frederick Manuel. Maryland block.
Datte. Montana. bought bottle OF New
b-o's II H.rpicide. April c. -. and Logan to
use 1T for entire badness. The hair fol-
licles I'm his scalp were not dead and in
20 days lie had hair all oyeT his head.
On July . he writes. 'and today my hair
Is as thick acl l-=uriant ~ &ny one
could wish" Newbro's Herpiciie works
on an cd principle and with new d's-
covery-d,strcy the cau-e and you re-
move the effect. Herp!cide destroys the
germ tha, causes dandrun. falling hair.
and finally badness. so that with the
cause Cove the effect cannot remain.
STOPS falling hair at once and a new
growth starts. Sold by leading
druggists. Send 10c. In stamps for sample
TO The He-picide Co. Detroit. Mich.
E. s. Lesdbeater & Sons, Special
Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30

That's the personal question woman
asks herself when she reads Of the cures
OF womanly diseases by the uSe Of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
Why shouldn't II cure her?
Is 1t a complicated case? Thousands
OF such cases have been cured by Pa
vorite Prescription" Is IL condition
which local doctors have declared In
durable? Among the hundreds OF thou
sands OF sick women cured by the use OF
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription there
are great many who were pronounced
incurable by local doctors. Wonders
have been worked by "FayOrite Pre-
scrlption" in the cure Of irregularity,
weakening drains, Inflammation, ulcera-
tion and female weakness. 1t always
helps. IL almost always cures.
Il commenced taking your medicine. Fa-
Vorite Prescription nearly year ago for
chronic Inflammation Of womb. and can truly
say II IS the only thing that ever Old me any
good" writes Mrs L. G. Wagner, OF l25 Edwln
Street. Toronto. Ontario. Canada. could
not walk any distance before using IL. After
taking six bottles Of your FavOrite Pre-
scripton find can walk without difficulty
and am greatly benefited In general health
Would advise all suffering women TO use Dr
Pierces medicine"
E4,s,eSa These are the Original Little
%C~~SS Liver pills, first put up over
XeWeS~ 20 years ago. by old DR. X. V.
Pierce. They've been much
initiated but never equsled. Smallest. easi-
est to take and best They're tiny. sugar
coated. anti-biliOus granules a compound OF
refined and concentrated vegetable extracts
Without disturbance or trouble constipa-
tlon indigestion. bilious attacks. sick and
bilious headaches. and all arrangements Of
the liver. stomach. and bowels are prevented.
relieved, and cured. Permanently cured. too
BY their mild and natural action. these little
Pellets gently lead the system into natural
ways again. Their influence lGSts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
PROPOSALS.

DEPOT QUARTERMASi Frs OFFICE,
proposals in triplicate will be received at this
Office until 2 o'clock p. M, Wednesday, May
3lst, 1905, for curbing end paving road on
u. s. Reservation at Virginia approach TO
Washington Aqueduct Bridge. Plans and
specifications can be seen and information
obtained on application to this Office. U. 5;
reserves right to accept or reject any or all
proposals or any part thereof. Envelopes con-
tanning proposals should be marked ''Propo::
sails for Curbng and Paving" and addressed
to CAPTAIN A. W. BUTT, Depot Quarter
master.
my3,4,5,6,27,2s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
ALEXANDRIA VA TUESDAY EVENING. MAY 30 1905
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.
For Rent.

Eight beautiful apartments in the
COLONIAL" on north Fairfax
street, consisting of parlor, chamber,
dining room, kitchen aud bath closets in
every room. Hot water heat through
out. Gas range in kitchen. Private
entrance 10 each apartment.
These apartments are N every respect
equal to those of Washington.
Now Open For Inspection.
Northeast corner Wilkes and Fairfax,
10 rooms.
800 south Patrick, 6 rooms, a. m. i.
322 south Patrick, 6 rooms, Il. m. i.
Northeast corner King aud West, s rooms,
a. M !.
205 Queen, rooms.
HOG King, 10 rooms.
For terms and permit to inspect apply at
our Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30

NEW RAISINS-Choice Connoisseur and
Layer Raisins just received by
J. c. MILBURNt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30

Large cans good TOMATOES. &c can:
cans DC. j. G. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30

Another invoice of the celebrated POTO.
MAC FLOUR just received by
]. G.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
KOdOl
Dyspepsia Cure

enables the stomach and digestive organs
To digest and assimilate all OF the whole
some food that may be eaten. 1t nourlshes
the body, and rebuilds the weak organs
restoring health and strength. Kodol cures
indigestion, constipation, dyspepsia, sour
risngs. belching. heartburn and all stomach
disorders.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-08-14
uL1IMATuM TO STRIKERS
NORTHERN PACIFIC OPERATORS
ORDERED TO RETURN TO
WORK AT ONCE.

st. Paul, Aug. 1.-THE Northern
Pacific Railroad company has sent an
ultimatum to its striking telegraphers
ordering them to return to work i'm
mediately if they desire their old
places, as they will not be taken back
in the future. In readjusting it's force
the Northern Pacific, will give first
rank to operators who did not quit,
second plaee to new men and third
place to strikers Who rel arm es&Sl
of the strikers will comply with the
ultimatum, according to President
Perham Of the Order of Railway Tel
egraphers.. All are standing firm.
Mr.. Perham says that he expects a
long fight in view of the recent utter
ance of James j. Hill and the fact
that no overtures towards a settle
ment have been made by either road.
The state railroad and warehouse
commission has given the. Northern
Pacific and Great Northern roads un.
til Tuesday to have all their stations
open. The roads promised to do this.
The promise was made by Superin
tendent Slade of the Great Northern
and General Manager Horn of the
Northern Pacific. 1t was stated that
the Northern Pacific road had 80 per
cent of its 211 Offices in Minnesota
open already and that the Great
Northern had 96 per cent of its 226
Offices open.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-08-14
FREE TRADE FAVORED.
coFeREssIoNAL MEMBERS OF
TAFT PARTY ADMIT oPlN.
IONS ARE CHANGED.
u0InUTY ON TOBACCO AND SUGAR
OPPONENTS OF PENDING BILLS
SEE NO DANGER TO AMER
IcAN PRODUCTS.

Manila, Aug. 14-Now that Secre-
tary Taft and party have been in the
sslaIds for over a week a consensus
Of o1inion of the majority of its mem
bers on the free admission of Philip
pine products to the markets of the
United States has been obtained and
it ean be stated without gear of con-
trasiction that the attitude of the
leaders Of the opposition to the policy
of q reduction of the Dingley tariff on
sugar and tobacco has materially
changed since their arrival here. Rep
resentative E. J. Hill of Connecticut,
one Of the leaders in the house of the
opposition to the further reduction Of
the tariff on tobacco, declares himself
in favor Of the free admission Of
cigars and tobacco from the islands
into the United States. Senator F..
T. Dubois, leader of the opposition to
the Cooper bill in the senate, has also
stated that he will not oppose free
trade, while other members, erstwhile
of the opposition party, have con-
yinced themselves that sugar and to-
bacco from the islands will in noWise
menace like products of the United
States. Representative Shirley of Ken
tueky, All American tobacco growing
district, says. he will favor the free
admission OF island tobacco, being
convinced that the cigars from there
will not compete to any appreciable
extent with those manufactured in
America. 1t can be stated upon no
less authority than Representative c.
H. Grosyenor of. Ohio that the Cooper
bill, which was favorably reported
uposs by the house committee at the
isssssSs II NOW he
amended, providing for free trade in
stead Of the proposed reduction of 25
per cent in the prevailing Dingley
rates. Representative Grosvenor says:
An amendment will be offered by
Representative Payne of New York,
chairman of the committee on ways
and means, providing for the free ad.
mission of Philippine products and
the outlook for its passage is very
faVor1 hle''
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-08-14
WARNING TO CHINESE.
President Calls Attention of Officials
to Treaty of Commerce.

20 treaty OF commerce.
Shanghai, Aug. IA. The report is
current here that President Roosevelt
has instructed Minister Rockhill to
warn the Chinese. government that
the United States government will in
sist on the full observance of article
Is of the Tientsin. treaty of 1858.
Article Is of the Tientsin treaty
provides that "at each of the ports
open to commerce citizens of the Unit
ed States shall be permitted to import
from abroad and sell, purchase and
export all merchandise of which the
importation or expectation is not pro-
hibited by the laws of the empire"
The state department some days
ago directed the attention of Minister
Rockhill to this particular article, in
view of the published reports that it
was the intention of those managing
the boycott against American goods to
interfere with the landing of Amer
lean goods and to prevent stevedores
from removing American goods from
vessels in Chinese ports.
It is supposed at the department
that the Chinese government has al
ready taken action on Minister Rock
hills communication,
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1905-08-14
RUSsIA'S REPLY TO JAPAN
REFUSES TO DISCUSS QUESTION
OF INDEMNITY OR cEssIoN
II w

Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 14.-The
Russian reply to the Japanese terms
delivered by NJ Witte to Baron Ko-
mura declines to discuss two points
indemnity and cession of Sakhalin.
Others it accepts and still others it
accepts cenditionally.
The reply is long, taking up the con-
ditions seriatim and setting forth the
reasons and arguments for the de-
cision reached in each case. The ar
gument against the payment of an in
demnity or the cession Of territory is
based on the general theory that Rus
sia is not responsible for the war and
that as Russia is still prepared to
continue the struggle and has sought
this meeting not as vanquished
country begging for terms, but be-
cause she sincerely desires peace il
honorable peace is possible. There
fore, she could neither agree to foot
Japans bill for war expenses nor cede
territory. The argument can be fairly
stated as follows
Russia is not vanquished She has
suffered reverses, but she is not
obliged to accept peace at any cost.
She desires peace now as she always
has, even before Japan opened hostili-
ties. That Russia did not court or
want war was evident by the fact that
she was not prepared for it either in
military, naval or administrative
sense. Russia could possibly be prop
erly accused OF only one thing-of
having given the occasion which
Japan was seeking and for which
Japan had been preparing for ten
years to make war upon her. The
responsibility for the war, therefore,
falls on Japan and not on Russia. i