Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-15


NJ White contended that the obligation
for evacuation and the surrender Of spe-
b 2ial privileges should be mutual and that
the evacuation Of troops should take place
concufrently. NJ Wltte is said to have
contended that he was defending not only
the interests Of Russta, but Of all the
neutral powers On the other hand the
japanese claim, not only that they did not
resist the provision for simultaneous evac-
uation by the troops of both countries,
but claims the distinct credit for the
strong etipuatiops regarding the. preser-
walton OF the territorial integrity Of
China.
A japanese authority said to the Asso-
,iated Press tonight:
The integrity Of China Is assured T. the
has insisted that the point be set forth
In language that can neither be evaded or
misunderstood. Japans poiicy on this sub
jeCt. which has always been in line with
the Hay doctrine, will find a more vigorous
expression IN the treaty Of Washington
II is also declared on behalf Of Japan
that she only asked that Manchuria re-
main for certain period under japanese
control only enough time is desired to
enable the armies Of Japan to evacuate
the province, and by the time this evacua-
ton is accomplished it is expected China
tenn Of courts and will be in a position to
maintain order throughout the province.
Adhere to Policy of Secrecy.
The Japanese are not swerving from their
policy Of secrecy regarding the negotiations.
Within the last few days the strongest
pressure has been brought to bear on
Baron Komura and Mr.. Takahira to
modify their decision but to no effect. The
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that having entered into this agreement
at the suggestion Of Russia it is not for
Japan to break it,, -
To the suggestion that American public
opinion might be alienated by the Japa-
nese policy Of silence in the face of the
publicly expressed wish of the Russians for
publicity, the reply Is made:
We do not seek to obtain public sympathy
by such methods American friendship II
be overturned by the fact that Japan, after
a solemn compact entered into with Rus
sian refugee, In pursuance Of all interna-
tiatons now in progress uptil some agree
ment shall have been arrived "at. SO far
believe I oii%s the Japanese sp ppishpotentaries will
gain them by the stolid way in which we
follow this course, D.. Ja-E
The special privileges enjoyed by Russia
in Manchuria, the retrocession of which is
concessions, none of which are, however
Iaid TO have great importance, the principal
me being the mining rights in the province
If Hehiung Kiang.
Both Sides Anxious for Peace.
Among the delegates of the respective
sides who remained at the hotel today II
was insisted that each side was sincerely
anxious to conclude a treaty of peace, and
1t is evident If there was rupture, as the
best informed believe there will be- each
side will maneuver to place the response,
bility on the other The Japanese seen
disposed to throw out the intmation thai
NJ. Witte is trying TO wear out his adver
saries and compel them to break off the
negotiations. This intimation is Indignantly
repudiated by the Russians, who contend
as does their principal that Russia is read!
and willing TO have the fullest publicity
given to the proceedings in order that tn,
world may judge between them.
Relentless method is behind the Japanes,
system in the peace negotiations. as II
their military and naval operations. Whel
they formulated their conditions of peac
the origin Of the whole struggle betweel
Russia and Japan was kept steadily il
View. "orea which was the real bone o
contention; Corea. first the subject of al
the basis Of the request for the negotia
tions preceding the war, comes first. Sec
ond It is safe to say. is the evacuation d
Manchuria, the continued occupation @
which by Russia. Japan claimed, threat
ened the Independence Of Corea and tn
safety, of Japan.
The morning session OF the peace con
ference came to an end at 1880 o'clock. A
that time the session was adjourned an
the plenipotentiaries and the members O
their suites repaired Immediately TO tn
lunch room. ..,
The following oficiaI statement was is
sued at 1:SO5 oelociS:
In the morning sitting Of August
article l was disposed OF and the plenipc
article 3 The meeting adjourned al
o'clock, TO be resumed at 8 o'clock
Quotes Russian Argument.
In support Of this claim 1t took a leaf o,
OF the book OF arguments used by Russia
1895 when II was compelled by Russia, sur
ported by France and Germany, to aband,
the LAO Tung peninsula and the Shimon,
seki treaty, on the very ground that "a
possession OF Port Arthur and the Liza
Tung threatened Corea's independence.
These are the two main objects desiSnC
TO protect the safety OF japan" foI whi,
Japan has fought. Then might come los
cally Port Arthur and the Lao Tung lease
TO satisfy the desire for revenge which Il
Japanese nation felt on account OF beir
despcLed. as they claimed. OF the fral
OF thtn victory over China in 1895. n
question OF the Chinese eastern railros
might come next And then. before Il