The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-17
WARNING TO
 JAP TROOPS Must Not eriticlsc Terms of Peace. NOT CONCERN OF THEIRS The Emperor Alone Has a Say in the Matter. Dsron Komurn Returns to Tokio and is shown Unusual Honors by l the Mikado-Soldiers Guard
 the Streets.
 
NOT CONCERN OF THEIRS

lster of War, has issued an order in structing the Japanese army in the field to abstain from criticising the terms of peace, on the grounds that the declaration of peace and Of war are entirely the outcome of sovereign power His order forbids the criti- cism of either subject especially by those engaged in military service. He advises the soldiers to utilize the oppor- tunities of peace after the disbandment of their regiments by engaging in tneir respective occupations always holding themselves in readiness to join the rolors at the Emperors command.
 The oficial translation of the inn periaI rescript announcing the conclu- sion of peace Is as follows:
 we have always deemed It fun- damental principle of our international policy to maintain peace in the east and thus assure the security of our ampire and the promotion Of this hisn object has therefore been our constant aim, but last year, for. reasons dictated by the necessity for self-preservation we unfortunately were forced into hes- ti1ities with Russia. H
 Work of Armed Forces.
 Since the war began. our armies ana navy have made adequate provision Tor home defense and military preparations within the Empire itself and have with stood hardships of all kinds during their campaigns abroad, and thus have achieved a glorious success. Our civil officials in accord with our diet, have diligently performed their duties In furthera ice of our will All measures for the prosecution of. the war and Tor the administration ofsdomestic and for eisn affairs have been properly taken as the exigencies of the situation de- mand.s Our people, frugal and prudent, have cheerfuily borne the heavy burden of national expenditure and have gem erously contributed to the war fund, thus assisting as with one will in ad- vancing the prestige and maintaining the dignity of the state. x
 saThe result is due in large measure 10 the benign spirits of our ancestors. as well as. to the devotion to duty of our civil and military officials and the self-denying patriotism of our people
 After twenty months of war the po- sition of the Empire las been strength ened and the interest of the country advanced and snsomuch as we have never wavered in our desire in the maintenance of peace. 1t is contrary to our will that hostilities should be pro- tracted and that our people should un- necessarily be subjected to the horrors of wal. .,.-..
 when the President of the United states in the interest of peace and hu- fnanity suggested that the governments
 
 terms of peace. fully appreciating his kindness and good will, we accepted the sug yestion and at the proper mo- ment appointed plenipotentiaries to con- fer with those of Russia.
 Agreement on Peace.
 'The pienipotentiaries of g the two countries having met and conferred fre- quently, the Russian plenipotentiaries have agreed to the proposals of our plenipotentiaries which were essential having in view the objects of the war and the maintenance of peace in the east, thus manifesting the sincerity of their desire for peace. We have ex- amined the terms agreed upon by the plenipotentiaries and having them In entire conformity with our will we have accepted and ratified them.
 Peace and glory having thus been secured, we are happy to invoke the blessing of the benign spirits of our ancestors and to be able to bequeath the fruits of these great deeds to our posterity. It Is our earnest desire to share the glory with our people and long enjoy the blessings of peace with all nations.
 Russia again is the friend of Japan and we sincerely desire that the rela- tions of good neighborhood, now re- established, shall become both cordial and intimate.
 Tn this age when there is no delay in the worlds progress there should be no cessation of the effort to improve the administration of the nations af- fairs both internal and external While military efficiency should be maintain ed in full vigor even in time of peace, an earnest endeavor should be made to attain success in peaceful pursuits. so that in equal measure with It's power the prosperity of the country may be maintained and its permanent progress insured.
 we strongly admonish our subject againset manifestations of vain glorious pride and command them to attend the lawful avocations and to do all that lies in their power to strengthen the Empire"