Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-09-14

SITUATION
TURBULENT JAPS GROW
QUIET AS TREATY IS
EXPLAINED.
THE FIRST STEPS FOR AN ARM,
STIcE HAVE BEEN
TAKEN.
THE RUSSIAN ARMY is GREATLY
REJoicED OVER THE
SITUATION.

The situation is greatly changed for
the better in Toxic The announce
ment made by Premier Katsura in re-
gard TO the real terms of the treaty
has had an excellent effect. and 1t Is
not expected there will be any fur
Their outbreaks in the city, although
there may be some minor demonstra-
tons in the smaller cities and outly-
ing districts before the news OF fa-
vorable terms secured by the Japan
csc at Portsmouth has had chance
TO circulate.
According to the statement OF Pre-
mier Katsura, which was made at
special meeting attended by the mem
bers of the diet, summoned for the
purpose, japan has the right TO fortify
the straits of La Perouse and also has
an entirely free hand in dealing with
Korea. Greater concessions have been
granted in Manchuria than had been
announced at first The railroad as
far north as Changschun is given over
to Japan and the great coal deposits
at Fushun and Yentai are also award
ed the victorious nation. Russia made
a desperate effort during the war TO
retain control of these mines as they
are the only considerable deposits OF
coal in Manchuria; probably rendering
Ii necessary for Russia TO transport
all her coal from Europe.
This announcement shows that even
though Japan did not get financial
indemnity, she is by no means loser
by the settlement, considering the adj
vantages she will derive from the con-
troll of Korea and the great CONNER
cial field opeled up by the develop
ment of Manchuria. As for the pros
pect of Russia renewing the struggle
for supremacy with Vladivostok as
base, the terrifying of La Perouse
straits would be an effectual barrier
to any such use of that port, for Japan
controls the only entrance TO the sea
of Japan, Sugaru straits being strong
ly fortified and guarded as well as the
Korean straits, controlling the south
ern entrance to the sea.
Baron Yamomoto also spoke in favor
OF the treaty terms and pointed out
that far greater loss of life would have
been entailed in a siege Of Vladivostok
than in the taking of Port Arthur and
the monetary outlay necessary 10 con-
tinue the war long enough TO take Har-
bin and Vladivostok would be far
greater than that incurred in the con-
duct of the war up to the present time.
He also impressed on the delegates
the fact that Japan had reaped great
advantages in every way of settlement
and was now in a way where she can
demand the respect of nations, being
In no danger from foreign aggression.
Marshal Yamagata has added his
voice to the others raised in behalf
of acceptance of the terms, although
he says that the taking of Hardin
would have been an easy task. The
marshal. whose views are recorded in
a lengthy interview in the Nichi Nichi
Shimbun, says the continuation of the
war would have simply meant the
wasting OF Japan's energy and re-
sources without the prospect of ade-
quate recompense. 1t is believed this
statement by the famous old soldier
will have a beneficial effect, as he is
idolized by the whole people.
The legations are still guarded, but
there were no further evidences of
anti-foreign feeling today. 1t is stated
on good authority that the burning
of Christian churches and schools was
brought by the mob's anger at the
stand taken by the Salvation Army
against lut dull-pSdCS dSlOdliOu' anu
not to any general antagonism TO the
teachings Of Christianity on the part
of the people The Hartman party
left for Nikko, having abandoned the
idea of carrying out the elaborate pro-
gram arranged for their entertainment
in that city.
The attack upon the party on their
way to the Some dinner is regarded as
the most deplorable event of the whole
outbreak and prominent leaders eX-
press the hope that the incident may
not result in any break between the
! two nations.
officers from the japanese army
have gone to the army of Linevitch
TO take up the matter Of ceasing fur
| Their hostilities. A telegram was re-
ceived by Gen. Linevitch from the
car. September 6, announcing that the
peace treaty had been signed, and the
news was celebrated by the army with
| feasting and general rejoicing