The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-04-05

Ea''y OPSHi'S VI NaNSahIOi'-mo'So So"
Smith and Wife Caueht-Mrs. Stan.
ford's Will Emperor William at
Tangier-Sports Prohibited on Mem.
oriaI Day--President' Southern Trip.
M. Takahashi Japanese special
financial commissioner at Lordon), In
an interview said:
THE war cost between S250,000,000
and SS00,000,OO0 the first year and it is
estimated that it will cost s35O,O00,000
during the present year. 1t would be
unprecedented in the history of great
wars that no indemnity and no terri
tory be given up by the vanquished.
While It is beyond my province to dis
Suss terms of peace, can express my
personal opinion. AS the war was
forced upon Japan It is not likely that
she will waive the right to an indem.
nifty and cession of territory when con.
Guiding peace. What indemnity will
be demanded | cannot say, but 1t is
my private opinion that it will at
least cover the expense of the war.
IF Russia assumes that continu-
ance of the war will deplete our
finances before hers it will be another
mistake Of judgment on her part. We
can maintain sufficient army in
Manchuria to keep out the Russians
indefinitely, but this will necessitate
Japan remaining in Manchurla and ad
ministoring the province on war
footing, which we do not desire.
"Manchuria is fertile and productive
and an army can be maintained there
more economically than in the case
of the opposing force in Siberia. II
Russia is prepared for the test of
war of finances we are willing. The
longer the war lasts the more certain
1t will be that 1t will not be resumed"
Bold Japanese Move.
Gunshu Pass, les miles north Of
Tie Pass, April 3-The situation here
is unchanged General Mistchenko
has moved forward into close touch
with the japanese and keeps up con
slant skirmishing Elsewhere every
thing is quiet
Native reports. which may be taken
for what they are worth, state that
lhe Japanese are leaving before the
Russian front only a screen capable
with the help of the Mukden and Tie
pass Notifications and garrisons of
holding in check General Linevitch,
and are transferring the bulk of their
five armies to Vladivostol and by
means of a wide movement through
Mongolia to Tsltsihar.
Considering the great distances in.
volved, the plan appears too bold and
almost impracticable; but Japanese
intoxication from continued success,
bold initiative and determined perse-
yerance must be regarded. The situa.
tion affords an opportunity for Rus.
sian cavalry, which thus far has played
an Insignificant role to distinguish it.
self by penetrating the Japanese in.
tentions.
Opposing Armies Again Approach.
Another duel between the two op-
posing armies in Manchuria may be on
the program this week The Russians
according to a Harbin correspondent,
are now strongly fortifying their po,
sitions at Sipinghai, against which the
Japanese are reported to be gathering
in force
Equally important news is that
column of Japanese is moving against
Kirin, perhaps with the intention Of
turning the position eastward, and
striking at the Vladivostok line of
communication with the double pur-
pose of isolating the fortress and sep
arating General Linevitchs army from
valuable base of supplies, the Us.
surf district.
Russia Outlines Conditions.
Russia has outlined the conditions
under which she is prepared to nego-
tiate peace
1t was stated with every semblance
of authority, that, thanks to the good
offices of the United States and
France. the question of peace had as
sumed practical shape.
Serious Conflict In Warsaw.
A serious conflict occurred Sunday
night in Dzika street, Warsaw, where
Jewish Socialist society known as
the Bund had organized demonstra-
ton The troops which came to dis
perse the gathering fired into the
crowd, killing four persons and wound
| ing 40 others.
Morgan Smith and Wife Caught.
Accused of conspiracy to commit
murder, J Morgan Smith and wife Of
New York were arrested in Cincin-
natl on telegraphic request from Dis
trict Attorney Jerome of New York