The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-10
No Bargaining by Japs.

"There will be no bargaining on the
part of Japan. We will state our condi-
lions and will insist upon them. Under
no circumstances would we abandon our
right to hold Sag-ha-lien island. That
island today is in our possession and it
has been 81 wen the Japanese name Of
hahatfuto, by which it was known be-
fore the Russian conquest Of thirty-five
years ago. The harbors and towns have
been rechristened Russia s suggestion
cial rights in the island, while she re-
tains political control, is out Of the
! question. Nor would we be contant
with half Of the island. We must have
it all, whether Russia likes to give it
or not. The national sentiment demands
exclusive and absolute possession. /"
Indemnity or More War.
| Mr.. Matsumato s attention was called
to the avowed determination of the
Russians not to give single penny of
| indemnity.
| s.Then the war will continue, he
said promptly: EThe feeling in Japan
IS that she should pay at least $780,
OOO, 200! l. am sure, however, as I have
stated, that the minimum we will ac-
cept will be $50O,OOO,OOO.
1.-The question of making allowance
for the railroad has been considered.
If it had been managed by private
corporation, then we could have con-.
| coded something, not the full value of
| the road, but a considerable percentage
of its cost. If the Russian governments
owned and managed the road, then we
will regard it as one of the spoils of
war and allow nothing.
"I understand that Baron Komura
has studied this question with care, and
has come to the conclusion that the
Russian government has been the real
operator and owner Of the road. ,,
War Sinews in Plenty.
It was pointed out to Mr.. Matsumato
that it might be difficult for Japan to
get money in case it should be neces-
sary to carry on the war; that the last
loans were so eagerly taken because it
was believed by the public that the
war was about to end.
| ~ have Just come from conferences
with bankers in San Francisco and Chi
cago and New York, - was his response.
eIn New York and Chicago I found
$50,00O,O00 In two hours. Japan IS mar
ket can supply funds for two or three
years longer without calling upon for
| financially, is strong. If Russia desires
to carry on the war we are willing to
accommodate her. If she wants peace
she must accept our TERMS
Mr.. Matsumato said that Japan did
not want territory on the mainland of
Asia, as Pacific Siberia is not of any
great value. "Should we be compelled
to resume military operations. he con-
/ tinued. eve will proceed until we have
captured Vladivostok. Hardin and other
points, which we will fortify. If the
/ Russians desire to attack they can do
so. We can defend ourselves.
am strongly convinced that if the
Russians are speaking truthfully, and
are not blufffng when they say they
| will not surrender Saghalien or pay an
/ Indemnity, operations will be resumed
by Friday or Saturday,
j When member of the Russian mis-
8 sion was informed Of Mr.. Matsumato's
statement he replied that Russia was
not suing for peace; that she would con-
tlnue the war, and that, in fact, it was
i necessary for the government to hold
on to the coattails of General Line
witch in order to prevent him from at
lacking the Japanese