New-York tribune., 1905-08-31
ALL EUROPE REJOICING.
VIEWS IN THE CAPITALS
The Greatest Victory BeLeUed Won
by the President.

Paris. Aug. 3O-President Loubet. who is at
his country residence, received the news Of peace
early this morning. and Immediately dispatched
kilograms OF congratulation 10 President Roose-
vslt Emperor Nicholas and the Emperor OF
Japan.
premier Rouvier, replying TO a further request
tor an expression the satisfactory result of
the conference said;
Parliament is the only place where can dis
cuss political and diplomatic questions. l never
depart from this rule.
The Premier this morning sent by cable long
message 10 NJ. WHITE.
The retcence OF the French Premier does not
creyeut his subordinates from displaying their
ssigat over the Portsmouth result, which, be-
sdss President Roosevelt's energy, they ascribe
70 D. Whites diplomacy. One OF the highest
rsnch diplomats said that the Japanese made
saever move when they accepted peace without
a. indemnity. They thereby. he added, got a
t-eaty with Russia without leaving with their
adversary & desire for revenge such as existed
N France after the conclusion of the Franco
German way. In the course Of a few years Japan
would have recovered her war losses by the ex-
tension Of her trade with China and the develop
rnent Of her natural resources without the fear
Of 81 enemy waiting for opportunity for
revenge, as would have been the case had she
Insisted on the payment OF indemnity. The
diplomat continued:
Z the treaty contains secret clauses they prob
ably will take the form OF g convention 10 safe
guArd China from European partition, while as
sur.ng the open door for the world in that en-
plre All nations would beneht from such
oouver-iou. which would serve to abolish the
Jealous striving OF foreign nations 10 obtain
spheres of influence, and European colonies IN
the Far East and the Philippines would also ex-
psr1enoe benehCial effects, there no indi-
cations that questions anectlng their standing
vii arise, thus leaving their Development 70
follow q natural course In the mean while
Japan viii proceed with the development and
colonization OF Corea- which is sufficiently large
70 afford an outlet for her energy without seek
ing fresh conques-s.
Referring 10 the financial effect Of peace, an
influential fuancier sad that neither Russia nor
Japan would have difficulty In finding all the
money required both in Europe and America
It is not regarded as probable. however. that
Russia VII attempt 10 aoat a fresh loan here at
present
Rejoicing was general IN France to-day. The
hope had always prev allied here since the Presi-
dent succeeded IN bringing the plenipotentiaries
tngether that his indomitabe perseverance
would eliminate n overcoming the difficulties
which would have caused any other man TO hes
Hate. Il was, however. not expected that such
! sudden and staggering climax would be
ssached as that attained yesterday.
The first announcement OF the news in diplo-
matte circles evoked startled expressions min
gled with Joy and hesitation 10 believe the truth
When confirmation arrived and the facts became
more widely known unueasured praise was ac-
corded 10 the originator Of the peace movement
the success OF which was recognized as the event
OF the century. The President was regarded as
6 grand victor, emerging covered with glory
from al almost hopeless. single handed struggle
II the cause OF peace. in which his iron will had
persistency are the theme OF excited converse
ton IN every quarter to-day.
Everything the American President under
takes is successful" was an exclamation fre-
uuently repeated. The United States also re-
cetyed a generous need OF praise as the nation
where the grand achievement Of the declaration
ot peace was brought about. The moderation
q the japanese terms is widely commented On
and Japans nlagnaniulity is regarded as being
the effect OF President Roosevelt's direct appeal
70 the Emperor Of Japan II the name OF human
ity. His answer is greeted with gratitude IN
both henlispheres.
II AeldoH. the Russian Ambassador, is spend
Ing his vacation al Chatel Guyon, Department
OF Puy-de-Dome An influential official Of the
embassy, however, expressed pleasure at the
reasonable conditions reached Russia, he said.
had done everything possible for peace. Japan
obtained everything she sought at the beginning
q the war while Russia had obtained an honor
able peace and IL witte had admirably full
filed his mission Russia. the Official added. was
nov able TO work for internal reform
TIE secretary OF the Japanese Legation i'm
medlately after the receipt Of the official an
nouncement from Toxic said he was satisfied
with the results Of the conference. The EN-
Deror OF Japan. he added. was actuated TO take
the final step by q spirit OF humanity. Baron
Konura had fully done his duty under the
Er,peror's instructions and the people OF Japan
would accept willingly the conditions, merely
expressing dissatisfaction with reference 10 the
division OF the island Of saghRlien. whose fish
cries are necessary TO Japan.