New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-17
MTKADO TO HIS PEOPLE.
Russia's Friendship Desired "A
Farming against Pride.

Toxic Oct 1S-The peace treaty with Russia
went into effect to-day. The text was published
this afternoon The official translation of the
imperial rescript announcing the conclusion of
peace is follows:
We have always deemed it a fundamental
principle Of our international policy to maintain
peace in the East and thus assure the security
of our empire, and the promotion of this high
object has, therefore, been constant aIm
but last year, for reasons dictated by the ne
CeSsfty of Self-pTeservatiOn, we unfortunately
were forced into hostilties with Russia.
Since the war began our army and navy have
made adequate provision for home defence and
military preparations within the empire itself
and have withstood haTdships of all kinds dur
ing their campaigns abroad. and thus have
achieved glorious success Our civil officials
in concord with our Diet. have diligently per-
formed their duties in furtherance Of our Will
All measures for the prosecution Of the war and
for the administration Of domestic and foreign
affairs have been properly taken, as the exigen
cies Of the situation demanded. Our people
frugal and prudent. have cheerfully borne the
heavy burden Of national expenditure and have
generously contributed 10 the war fund, thus
assisting. as with viii, in advancing the
prestige and maintaining the dignity OF the
SKATE
The result is due In a large measure to the
benign spirits of our ancestors We'll TO
devotion to duty of our civil and military Of
fctals and the self-denying patriotism OF all
people.
the empire has been strengthened and the in
terests of the country advanced. and insomuch
as have never WaNereQ IN our desire TOT me
maintenance of peace, 1t is contrary to our will
that hostilIties should be protracted and that
our people should unnecessarily be subjected 10
the horrors of war.
When the President Of the United Safes, in
the interests OF peace and humanity, suggested
that the governments Of Japan and Russia
should arrange terms Of peace, fully appreciat-
ing his kindness and good will, accepted the
suggestion. and at the proper moment appointed
plenipotentia to confer with those of Russia.
The plenipotentiaries Of the two countries
having met and conferred frequently, the Rus
sian Observation-Disclosures have agreed 10 the pro-
posaIs of our plenipotentiaries which were es-
sentfaI. having in view the objects Of the war
and the maintenance of peace in the East, thus
TnaDifeSting the sincerity of their desire for
peace We have examined the terms agreed
upon by the plenipotentiaTies. and, having found
them in entire conformity with our will, we
have accepted and ratified them.
Peace and glory having thus been secured, we
are happy to invoke the blessing Of the benign
spirits of our ancestors and to be able to be-
oueath the fruits Of these great deeds to our
posterity. It is our earnest desire to share the
glory with our people and long enjoy the bless
ipgs of peace with all nations.
Russia again is the friend OF Japan, and we
sincerely desire that the relations Of good neigh
borhood now re- established, shall become both
cordial and intimate
In this age when there IS no delay in the
worlds progress there should be cessation
OF the effort 10 improve the administration of
the nations affairs. both internal and external.
While military efficiency should be maintained
in full vigor even in time Of peace, an earnest
endeayor should be made to attain success in
peaceful pursuits, that, in equal measure with
its power the prosperity Of the country may be
maintained and its permanent progress insured.
We strongly admonish our subjects against
manifestations of vainglorious pride and COM
rnsnd them to attend to lawful vocations, and
TO do all that lies in their power to strengthen
the empire.