The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-09-12
SIDES WITH CABINET
Mikado Advises Members to Re-
tain Posts In Spite Of De-
mand For Withdrawal.
TOKYO REPORTED TO BE CALM

Resolution Adopted by Mass Meeting
at Osaka Says Peace Concluded Be-
tween Russia and Japan Sows Seeds
of Future Complications and the
Empires Honor Has Been soiled
Tokyo, Sept. r. Emperor Mutsuhito
has ranged himself on the side of his
cabinet by advising its members to re-
tain their posts in spite of the popular
demand for their withdrawal from Of
fee He was asked by his ministers
In memorial explaining the declara-
ton of martial law in this city whether
In his opinion they should hold or lay
down the reins of government. The
mikado's reply was prompt and de-
cisive. 1t is regarded as tantamount
to ratification Of the peace treaty.
If Mutsuhito were dissatisfied with
the achievement of Baron Komura and
Minister Takahira in Portsmouth, it
is pointed out, he would not retain the
government that directed their course.
The imperial response is hailed as
complete vindication of the ministry
and is particularly welcome in view of
an unofficial vote of nonconhdence by
part Of the popuace passed at mass
meeting in Osaka. Unanimous APP
proval was given by the thousands who
attended the meeting to the following
resolution:
Hopes Agreement Will be Broken.
1.-THE peace that has just been con-
Guided between Russia and Japan for
feits the fruits Of victory and sows
seeds of future complications and dan
ger The governments high handed
and unconstitutional measure has re-
suited in unexpected disturbance to
the peace of the city in which the mika-
do resides. The empires honor has
been soiled and the spirit of the con-
stitution lost. Never has our country
been brought to face greater dangers.
Therefore be it resolved, That we hope
that the humiliating peace agreement
will be broken and the government
will resign
The prlvy. council held special SEES
sion Of four hours duration. A report
on the Portsmouth negotiations was
read by Premier Katsura on behalf of
the cabinet He thereby made an inno-
walton in Japanese custom, it being
usual to wait until a treaty Is ready
for formal ratification before conven-
ing the council specially
1t is believed that the government
was moved to this action by the actiy-
ity of political parties opposed to 1t in
collecting information concerning the
casualties attributed to the police in
the course of the recent riots and to
their promotion Of resolutions calling
on the ministry to quit office. The OPP
position is agitated greatly over the
governments precautionary measure In
suspending publication of infiamma-
tory newspapers when the local trouble
was at its height.
Soldiers Preserve Order.
In spite of the agItators, however,
Tokyo is still quiet, and there is no
prospect of further disturbances The
soldiers under General Sakuma, mill
tary commandant of the city, preserve
order without lnfurlating the masses
as the police did, No attempt is made
by the general to prevent peaceable
gatherings, even though the purpose of
the meetings is known to be the pass
ing of resolutions condemning the
peace terms and calling for the resig-
nation of the government. He con
tents himself with precluding violence
and checking interference with public
or private business.
The provincial governors assembled
In the prefecture of police and received
explicit Instructions from the mikado's
ministers in respect of the course to be
pursued toward malcontents in other
parts of the empire. Briefly they were
directed to exercise the extreme of
moderation toward the people so long
as bloodshed by mobs could be avoided.