The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-30
Special CGbie Dispatches 10 THE SUN.


Japanese Minist err in an interview to-day.
admit ed that before he battle he Japanese
were not free from anxiety, although they
did not expect such defeat as the Russians
seemed to think they could nhict.
Now" he added, "al anxiety is gone.
| The remainder seems easy.
Whether the result of the fight will be
a step in the direction OF peace, we cannot
judge. Outsiders cannot express an opin-
ion of any value on this point. The question
must be regarded from the Russian stand
point.
Zone thing is certain. This will make
| further Japanese naval and military opera
tons very easy if the war continues.
-Vladivostok may become second edi-
ton of Port Arthur. 1t seems impossible
under the circumstances for Russia to send
out more ships
For Russia to continue the war in facs
of this browning and irreparable disaster
will not deserve the name Of logged OBJ
stinacy; it will be criminal folly. She ought
to ask for terms of peace Immediately and
accept them promptly whatever may bs
offered. This opinion is almost universally
set forth here alongside of expressions OF
the belief that she will do nothing Of the sort.,
All the correspondents at Sc Petersburg
who discuss this aspect Of the disaster
agree that although food Of peace rumors
will inevitably follow the Gar and those
! influencing him are as mistaken as ever
| in their determination to fight on. Gen.
Lnievitch, it is contended. is still able to
make stubborn defence and to prolong
the war through another phase.
This attitude in view of the occurrencea$
of the last fifteen months does not surprises
experienced observers here. Sir Charles 4
Dixie, whose close acquaintance with inters z
national affairs does not need pointing outs,'
does not believe that the chances OF peace.
are improved He is not aware OF anybody
| in Russia having sufficient interest or suf- 4
hcient desire to make peace in face OF defeat.
At the same time it is impossible to feel
the least certainty regarding the action OF
such a Power AZ Russia. where the real
| government is 80 completely anonymous.
PARIS, May 20.-The Temps considers
the Russian fleet wiped out and counsels
peacei nasmuch as Port Arthur now being
| definitely lost Russia can no longer hope
by prolonging war to restore the status
! quo in Manchuria.
| BERLIN, May 29.-The note in official
quarters is sympathy for Russia in face
of the awful catastrophe that has befallen
her and recognition Of the valiant attempt
Of Admiral Rojestve nsky. 1t is considered
that if the Russian fleet succumbed to a
stronger and more seaworthy foe its honor
! is untarnished.
1t. however, is not admit ed that tho
defeat is necessarily crushing, while the
assertion that the Japanese feet escaped
practically unsoathed is received with
frank disbelief There is also an undis-
are getting too strong.
| Thus while the popular press urges Russia
| to accept the inevitable and make peace.
the politicians and Government journals
withhold Judgment, processing to await
fuller details.
VIENNA, may r-iupeioi
Joseph has telegraphed his sympathy to
| the Gar Officials here generally reserve
judgment on the effects of the disaster.
and in no way admit that peace is TO bs
expected. Popular sympathy, on the other
hand, is with Japan
The Neue Frcie Presse says that any
doubt of Japanese superiority has been
! dispelled. Every day renders it moro
necessary for Russia to draw the bitter.
newt able conclusion. The All0eme,ns
Zeitung says that Russia has suffered a
Sedan and cannot hope to recover in meas
urable time. The Zeh declares the sooner
Russia recognizes her definite defeat the
greater will be the chance for an honorable
peace.
WASHINGTON, May 20.-Mr. Takahira;
the Japanese Minister. called on the Presi-
dent late this evening at the White House.
His call Ia expected to revive the talk Of
peace, but it is not known that his visit
had anything to do with bringing about
cessation of hostilities. The Japanese