Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-06-10
TOday's Telegraphic News
Peace Prospects

want the war lO Cehsc Just INV. AhOiO
would be the greatest disappointment AT
Toxic if the present situation, under
President Roosevelfs manipulation,
should develop in such manner as to
make peace inevitable. The man from
whom this information comes occupies a
position which gives him full knowledge
of the desires and intentions of Japanese
statesmen. In an interview today, he
said "Japan believes it will be much
better for the lasting nature of the peace
agreement if hostilities do not end until
after the next land battle Japan is con-
fident that Field Marshal Oyama will be
able to administer a decisive defeat to
General Lineyitch. When this is done
the Mikado's advisers will be in a far
better position to enforce their own peace
terms, particularly in regard to the dis
armament of Vladivostok, than they are
at present. japan believes that the
changing Of Vlsdivostok from Russian
naval base to commercial port is OF
considerable importance 10 her future.
She may not be able TO secure this con-
cession if Linevitch is indicated when
peace comes, while she believes she will
be able to obtain il if Linevitch has
been defeated before hostilities END"
This statement must not be regarded
as indicating that Japan will commit
any overt act which will destroy the re-
suit of President Roosevelt's work, for
the government at Toxic cannot afford
openly to declare that Japan does not
desire peace. At the same time, if the
view prevails at Toxic that peace in the
future is better than to end the war just
now, any negotiations at this time be-
tween the belligerents will have slight
chance of ending successfully unless Rus
STA changes her attitude and resolves
upon peace at any price.
st. Petersburg, June l0.--The cores
pondent of the Publishers Press was in
formed today at the Foreign Office that
nothing has occurred within the last
twenty-four hours TO bring peace nearer.
The greatest interest is manifested here
in the reports from Toxic as well as in
all the news which seems to indicate that
peace Is in sight. Ii is understood that
in considering peace negotiations Japan
is prepared to stand out tor demand for
indemnity. On this point it is believed
President Roosevelt will urge. leniency
on Japan. In financial circles, here, it
is believed the demand for indemnity
will be for 81. 600, 900, 600 as it is esti-
mated that Japan has spent this amount
since the war began. Other estimates
place her expenses for the war at not
over 5000, 600, 900, and in that case her
demand for indemnity may be below
81, 900, 900, 900.
London, June 10. "A dispatch to the
Reuter- Telegram Company from Toxic
says that Japan has agreed to appoint
peace commissioners in accordance with
the suggestion of President Roosevelt.
St. Petersburg, June l0.-Messages
received here from Toxic confirm the re-.
ports that Japan has agreed to the pro-
posal of President Roosevelt to appoint
plenipotentiaries to meet Russian pleni-
potentiaries to discuss peace terms. The
dispatches say that meeting between
the representatives of the belligerents is
assured.
st. Petersburg, June l0.--The cores
pendent of the Publishers Press has
secured from excellent authority con6r-
nation of the reports that Russia is ready
to discuss peace with Japan.
Gar Will Not Receive Deputation
st Petersburg, June lot is stated
on reliable authority that the Car has
decided that he will not receive the dep
uation from the all-Russisn Zemstvo
congress held at Moscow, which was Sc
lected to present the address adopted by
the congress on Thursday. The address
of the congress has caused great
sensation. Such language as it contains
was never before used in addressing
Russian Gar. Il is virtually an ulti-
matum and the plea to the Gar TO act
before it is too late is regarded as signif-
cant,
The all absorbing topic among the
masses of the people the convocation of
the legislative assembly, was taken up
for consideration by the council of min
listers today. The situation is being
canyassed on the report made by the
commission headed by NJ. Bonligan, the
Minister of the Interior, which suggest
ed a plan for the "Imperial Duma,"
and it is expected that proclamation
will be issued establishing the Duma as
an assembly. The meeting of the cOun-
ell of ministers today was attended by
General Trepof, whose selection by the
Gar to be Assistant Minister Of the In
terror created such a furore throughout
Russia.
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