The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-09-09

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.
Cwhose Unceasing Efforts Have Resulted
IN Conclusion ofsPeace)
years has acted as the legal advisor OF
the Japanese foreign Office. The treaty
is expected to be completed by the end
of the week.
This happy conclusion Of the con-
ference. which week ago would have
been shipwrecked had II not been for
the heroic intercession of President
Roosevelt. was sudden and dramatic.
For the sake of peace, the Japanese.
with magnanimity worthy Of their
heroic achievements in this war. met
tho ultimatum Of tho car and aban-
doned their demands, not only for re-
imbursement for the cost Of the war.
but for the repurchase of the northern
half of Sakhalin. Russia at the same
time agreeing to division of the
island. The Japanese also withdrew ar
tcles 10 and IL of the peace conditions
originally proposed (demand for the
surrender Of the informed warships and
Limitation of the Russian naval power
in the far east) Japan agreed that
only that portion Of the Chinese east
ern railroad south of Chantfu, the po-
sition occupied by Oyama, should be
ceded to Japan.
Tribute to the President.
Before leaving the conference build
ing fluctuations were exchanged with
the president at Oyster Bay. Both Bar
on Komura and Mr.. Witte telegraphed.
The former confined himself to appris-
ing Mr.. Roosevelt of the conditions
upon which peace had been concluded.
Mr.. WHITE frankly laid his tribute at the
presidents feet. In his message he
said: History will ascribe to you the
glory" and added the expression 81
Russia's hearty appreciation OF the
presidents generous initiative" MIR
Roosevelt replied with words Of THANKS
and congratulation.
Japanese Statement.
The following statement was issued
by Mr.. Sato on behalf of the Japanese
plenipotentiaries: The questions oi
the final disposition of the Island of SAX.
halin and the reimbursement to Japan
of her war expenses have from the first
been issues on which absolute diverg
cnce of views existed. The difference
of opinion upon these points-not one
but both-have frequently threatened
the existence of the conference But his
majesty. the emperor of Japan. respond
ing to the dictates of humanity and civ
ilization, has, In spirit OF perfect con
Citation and in the interest of peace
authorized his Observation-Disclosures N
waive the question of reimbursement o.
war expenses and has consented to di
vision Of Sakha!in upon terms which
are mutually acceptable, thus making
possible to bring the important work o
the conference to q successful ISSUE"
Wild Scene at Hotel.
A scene OF greatest excitement fol
lowed the receipt OF the news in th
lobby of the Hotel Wentworth. Tn
Official bulletin was telephoned fror
the conference-room at the navy var
by Mr.. Sato. and like an electric thril
flooded through the room There wsr
screams Of Joy. Men threw their hat
aloft. women actually wept Every
where there was delirium of jub,la
tion. Then there was rush for tn
telegraph Offices. and In an instant tn
news was speeding to the remotest cor
ners Of the earth.
Ovation to Russians.
Mr.. White. accompanied by Baron d
Roscn, came to the hotel for luncheon
There was a wonderful demonstrate
upon their arrival. A great crow