The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-01-03
MUST RUSSIA SUE FOR PEACE !?
Loss or PORT ARTHUR ADDS 70
THE DANGER At HOME.
Attempt to Keep News From The People
In Fear OF Disorder--Europe watching
the Crisis Closet, First News Of
Port Arthur's Fan From 1.-THE sun"

the Crisis Closely --Gets First News Of
Port Arthur's FAN From 1.-THE sun"
Special cable Despatch 10 TnB SUN
LONDON, Jan. ?. Europe's first knowledge
Of the capitulation Of Port Arthur was
gained from The suns despatch from
Toxic, which reached London shortly after
o'clock this morning midnight, New York
timel. Tho news was distributed an hour
lin, Paris, 30 The London papers issued
extras upon the receipt Of the news from
THE sun. Dispatches from the various
capitals say that tho news was received on
the whole, with relief and satisfaction.
II is too early to discuss with much con-
fdence the effect Of this decisive event. 1t
has been so long foreshadowed that the dip
lonatc world has thoroughly canvassei
the probable situation, but all opinions are
suspended pending the developments which
it may cause IN Russia domestic crisis.
INCREASES RussIA's DANCER AT HOME.
Europe's anxious attention for the next
fow weeks will be fixed not on Manchuria
but on St Petersburg and Moscow. Inc
war, already intensely unpopular in Russia
cannot fail to become more so.
The Governments attempt to suppress
the news, as reported 10y the ST. Petersburg
correspondent of TIE SUN is a mere farce
for it will become known in few hours
throughout the length and breadth of tho
land. That the popular feeling on the
subject will find expression is certain.
Whether the authorities will succeed in
combining the protest to words is most I'M
certain.
TALK or PEACE ovEBTuREs AND TERMS
Many who know the Russian situation
believe that the Government will be com
PEELED to take steps toward bringing the
war TO an end a the only alternative to
the early disruption of the empire. This
possibility has been seriously considered
for several weeks past by European states
men, but opinions regarding the probable
terms Of peace vary widely. 1t is known
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very heavy.
Most European authorities consider, how
ever that Japan should abide by her original
demand for Chinese sovereignty in Man
ohuria Corea she should have as matter
of course. and also heavy indemnity
1t il probable that sire viii be urged ID
agree to the naturalization Of Port Arthur,
perhaps under international control, Rus4
sia, of course, must abandon all her claims
there
1t probably will be said within few
days that Russia will now prosecute the
war with greater vigor than ever, but re-
ports Of a peace movement which is likely
TO lead to negotiations about a month hence
are revived to-day in circles which are
usually well informed.
WILL GAR SAVE HIS CROWN?
The real problem Of the near future is,
VIII the Car be able to save his crown?
The question of peace or war is but a single
feature Of that problem, and the worlds
attention will be chiefly directed during
the next fow weeks to the development Of
this greater crisis.
FUTURE OF FORT ARTHUR.
In an interview here to-day Baron suye-
matsu, son-in-law of Marquis Ito, Presi-
dent Of the Japanese Privy Council, dis
claimed either the authority or informa-
ton 70 discuss the future OF Port Arthur.
but he said that Russia could never have
it again. and Japan was not likely to allow
any other Power to occupy It as Russia
had done. Probably Japan would have to
look after it herself 1t was evident that
China was unable 10 defend it,
Baron Suyematsu did not think that the
fall Of the fortress would have much inhu-
ence on the military operations unless it
should put the Russians in a better frame
OF mind for considering Japans demands.
There was no reason why the campaign
should halt unless the weather prevents
the troops from moving.
JAPs NnoHr 90 on TO Russ1 A,
It had been said that Japan would not
20 beyond Manchuria, but that will depend
entirely upon circumstances. Japan's OBJ
jective Is to drive the Russians out Of Man
churia, but that does not imply that she
il not going further Suppose. Baron
Suyematsu added, that the war continues
for years and Russia harnesses the Japa-
nese on the Manchurian frontier? The
latter may he compelled to go forward,
but they have no intention or ambition to
70 TO the interior Of Russia.
Baron suyematsu said he did not believe
there wos the least like lihood that the
Port Arthur garrison would be allowed 10
Join the Russian active forces in the field
or at sea.