Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-30
From Washington.

House Japanese Minister Takahira had
lono conference with President Reese
welt, by appointment, at which the en-
tire situation resulting from the over
whelming victory of Admiral Togo was
discussed. Although the minister re-
fuses to disclose any of the particulars OF
his interview, it is generally believed
here in Washington that he laid before
the President at the ,latter's request bis
own personal views as to what terms
japan would be willing to accord Russia.
japan now. it is said, wants billion
dollars. Japan will also insist on
the entire evacuation of Manchdria by
the Russians; the cession of the lower
end of the Lao Tung peninsula, held
by the Russians under lease from
China until captured by the Jap
anese. the cession OF VIadivostok, with
the possible proviso that Japan will
make it an open port 70: the use of the yes
sells of all nations; the absolute recognl-
ton of the independence Of Korea to-
gether with Japan's predominating in
huence in that country yand the surrender
of Russian war vessels now interned at
Shanghai, Saigon, ChefoO and San Fran
cisco. Provision will also be made for
the return, probably at the expense OF
Russia of all prisoners Of war now held
by Japan, as we'll az of those held by
Russia. THE Russian Ambassador Count
Cassini' has announced his purpose OF
calling on the President later in the
week. at which time the President will
doubtless communicate to him the sub
stance of the interview had with the
japanese minister.
Baron Won Sternburg, the German
Ambassador, had an hours conference
with Secretary of State LoOmis, this
morning. Neither would discuss the
object of the baron's visit but it is be-
lieved that it had bearing upon peace
negotiations. -,
"This brings us face to face with the
yellow peril" That was the first excla-
nation that sprang to the lips of men,
her Cf President Roosevelt 5 Cabinet yes
terday when lie learned of the extent OF
Admiral Togo's great naval victory IN
the Straits of Korea. The same idea
exists in great many minds, and in
military circles it is recognized that
hereafter the United States will have to
take Japan seriously into account as a
competitor for the supremacy OF the
Pacific Ocean, which has been some
time facetiously referred to as an Ameri-
can lake. The result Of the battle just
fought will, it is said, greatly strengthen
the hands of President Roosevelt In his
demands for larger navy for the United
States. The powerful navy now owned
by Japan will, it is said, be augmented
by the battleships and other vessels cap
tured by her in the recent fight, and II
Russia is compelled to sue for peace, as
now seems probable, all the Russian
ships which are now informed in various
Chinese. French and American ports
will at the close of the war become the
property of Japan. This will be urged
as a reason for a big increase in the
American navy.
Senator Foraker addressed his COM
rades of the civil war at the Memorial
Day exercises at the Arlington National
Cemetery this afternoon. One OF the
most important portions of his Grafton,
in view of his declaration when he was
governor of Ohio, ono rebel flags shall
he returned while | am governor" was
his expression of hearty approval of the
recent act of Congress by which all the
captured Confederate flags have now
been turned back TO their respective
States. His explanation of the opposi-
ton to this move is years ago was that
it had been proposed to effect the return
merely through an order of the President
and without the sanction of Congress.
The Senator reviewed the cause, character
and r, suits of the civil war and congratu-
lated the country on the final disappear
ance of sectional hatred. Touching on
the race problem he said: thine, pa
thence, patriotism and the education of
experience may be necessary 10 practi-
caIly and in reality secure to the black
man everywhere, all his legal rights and
privileges, but mental and moral growth
give The highest assurance that he will
eventually vindicate the craftsmanship
that made him freeman and citizen of the
republic; while his loyalty and heroism
as shown in every war in which we have
allowed him to participate will win for
him a triumph over all the prejudices
that stand between him and the door of
hope"
at is to early to discuss peace terms"
said Minister Takahira today. "All
that can be said with certainty is that
the great battle just concluded is step
in the direction of peace. Other state
ments are at least premature. Conced-
ing the necessity of eventual negotiation,
MIR. Takahira said that it was customary
for such settlements to be reached near
the seat of war.
Judge Chas. f. MagOon, governor Of
the Panama canal zone reports to the
War Department another death and an
other case of yellow fever at Panama.
He announces the adoption of the eight
hour day FOR laborers on the canal. 1t
is the intention to work the men in three
shifts and keep the excavation going
night and day.
The National capital paid its annual
tribute today at the graves of soldiers
who lie in Arlington. Senator Joseph
II. Foraker, wss the orator of the day.
At noon the national salute was fired by
a battery of artillery. TIE exercises
we're in charge of the Department of the