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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-01
WlTTE PARTS WITH SO.
Does Not Like Special Music Compos-
ed by American Fakir.

Portsmouth. n. H., Aug. 31.-An
amusing incident occurred at the no.
tel, today. which illustrates the re-
sourcefulness of the American "falsir. E"
AS NJ. White was strolling up and down
the veranda of the annex where the
Russian headquarters are located an
individual with violin under his arm
and the history Of much travelling upon
his face and clothing. stepped up to the
chief Russian plenipotentiary and ac-
costing him In the most flattering
fashion, asked If 1t was possible that he
was speaking to the great Witte."
NJ. White, who was accompanied by a
friend who spoke English, upon hav-
ing the strolling players question
translated to him replied in the affirm
alive. Then with his hand upon his
heart the man with the violin proceed
ed volubly to recount his great admit
ration of holy Russia" in the war 1t
had waged against the "heathern." He
said he was an Irishman and sympa-
thiZed with Russia and had only been
sorry that the great White Car had
agreed to make peace. He then asked
the privilege OF improvising a song of
peace and war which he said he had
composed. last night, for NJ White.
The Russian envoy told him he
would be happy to hear the music il It
could be finished quickly. as he was
going to luncheon. Then for several
minutes the fakir treated his excellen-
cy. who really has a fine ear for mu-
sic to some execrable violin playing. NJ.
Witte cut him short and lavished up
on him SO as sarcease money. Five min
utee later the same man was around at
the front Of the hotel telling Mr.. Sato,
the Japanese secretary. that he was an
Englishman, a great admirer of the
wonderful allies of his country and
that 1t would give him pleasure to rem
der in the presence of Baron komura a
song of victory which he had COM
posed especially for the occasion. Mr.
Sato. however, was not greatly i'm
pressed by the mans speech and would
neither give him money nor listen to
his music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-01

bring about the economic alliance Of
that I am now free to talk about,
shall feel, on account of the good that
will accrue, that 1 have paid a part of
my debt of gratitude.
Probably within a few weeks 1 shall
go back home and shall tell my people
the results of my study l shall tell
them that the United States is country
without a thought of territorial aggran-
dizement; that the American people will
defend the rights of other nations as they
will defend their own, because they love
individual right and individual liberty.
I shall tell my people that the way to
open Asia, securely and peaceably. is
through introduction of American ci
vilization.
And / shall do more than that if I
am allowed to do it, l am ready to
serve as a loyal subject Of Japan and as
a sincere friend of America in bringing
about an economic alliance-not a treaty
signed on parchment but imprinted in
the hearts and minds of the people OF
Japan and United States. That Is my
ambition. To achieve it l came here
on myself appointed mission. and l trust
that my efforts will be crowned with
success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-01
MUCH DISSATISFACTION
Among Russian People Over the Loss
Of Any Territory.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 31.-(5.15 P.
M).-Judging from the press COM
ment5 today. on peace. 1t would APP
pear that while pleased with the pros
rect of the conclusion Of further blood
shed from the Far East, n large por-
ton of the public is unable to recon-
Gle itself to the loss of territory. how
ever. significant. The national pride
seems to be offended by the cession
of part of the island of Sakhalin.
Yesterday. the people spoke of to
days shame" meaning peace. Many
of the utterances show evidences of
regret that the army had not been
given another chance to try the for
tune Of war though no one questions
or undertakes the humanity of the
course followed by President Roose-
welt. the plenipotentiaries and Emperor
Nicholas. The tone of many of the
utterances concerning peace induces
one 10 believe that a further sacrifice
Of human lives would not be unac-
ceptable II the nations respect could
be gained thereby One word of dis
approval of the terms from Toxic sug-
costing that Japan did not desire to
be bound by the terms. might result
In a fare up here in defence Of war
and the national honor.
Embittered by what they declare to
be dishonorable peace the extreme
patriots do not always refrain from
criticizing President Roosevelt and
the American people. who. they de-
clare. have offended Russian senti-
ment by undertaking the Russian pre-
parations. strength and ability to cope
with the Japanese.
The people. almost without excep-
ton. welcome peace and express the
hope that the shackles which keep the
American enterprises out of Russia
will be removed.
Preference for American enterprises
In Russia as against German Is ex-
pressed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-01
BARON kANEKo' S VISIT
To United States Purely Of Ar
Economic Nature, He Declares.

New York, Aug. 31.-Baron Kaneko
minister Of agriculture, in the cabinet
of Marquis Ito, concerning whose mis-
sion to the United States, there has been
much conjecture, gave out an interview,
last night. in which he declares that his
business In America is purely of an
economic nature. He denies that he had
anything to do with the peace negoti-
atoms at Portsmouth. In his self ap-
pointed task. he declares, he accomplish
ed much and sees as an ultimate result
the economic salvation Of his country
as we'll as an enormous amout of good
to America.
Throughout my life and particularly
during my term in the cabinet of Mar
gus Ito l have taken, said the baron, "
deep interest in economic questions
which led to my being placed In charge
OF the japanese exhibits at numerous
expositions. including that at st. Louis.
In the year and quarter that I have
oeeh IN the country have been studying
constantly. My sojourns in Europe
proved 10 me that the European markets
were hied with their own products. and
sa" mere that If the front door of the
american market was closed. the back
door was open to Asia. In course of
my Investigations I have talked with
all kinds of people and have 1e,rnaa ,
great zeal about what | believe tn he
the glorious future that lies hefor. N.
'hl,"u Htat"s in the Far East
TO me the United States bas a,w.rs
3e''''e" 4 second home, and if can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-01
TERMS OF TREATY
Still Unknown to Public Of Japan
Great Relief Apparent.

Toxic. Aug. 31.-U A. M).-The public
here continued to be uniformed In re-
gard to the details of the terms of peace.
The division of the island of Sakhalin
and the waving of indemnity are not yet
publicly known. Despite the lack of in.
formation many people are convinced that
the japanese government has made sub
stantial concessions and are criticising
and Directing. Unless the terms prove
better than anticipated they are certain
to prove unpopular and will be bitterly
assatled by the press and in the Diet,
which is expected to meet in special ses-
sion shortly.
The radical elements are asserting that
cabinet changes are inevitable but the
mass Of the public are unmoved and there
is unIucstionably feeling Of great relief
at the fact that hostilities have ended
and that the great army will be brought
home. disbanded and re-enter the walks
OF peace. But there are no manifesto
tons. no professions and no display of
flags or other marks of popular enthus-
iasm. The capital is normally quiet and
reports received from throughout the en-
pire indicate similar conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-01
NO SURPRISE EXPRESSED
BY Non Arrival Of Word From Mikaoo
Upon Conclusion of Peace.

Portsmouth, N. H, Aug. a.-Baron
DeRosen returned to the hotel shortly
after l. o'clock, the rumor of his going
to Magnolia was not correct.
The members of the japanese mission
do not see anything strange in the fact
that no news has been received from
Japan giving the impression there of
the conclusion of peace under the con-
dttions agreed upon by the two pleni-
potentiaries.
One of the most influential members
of the mission, speaking to the CORES
pondent of The Associated Press said
he would not be surprised If the exact
conditions of peace were not known by
the great majority of the public, as the
government very likely desires that the
official announcement should be made
only after the Mikado has ratified the
agreement concluded at Portsmouth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-01

va is a noteworthy exception. The
editor, M. Souvorin, refuses to believe
in the solidity OF peace and maintains
that 1t is merely a step towards new
struggles between Russia and Japan.
The Novoe Vremya's article displays
further Irritation towards President
Roosevelt for his mediation which the
paper considers was "regrettable, in
opportune and even disastrous for
Russia"
The Syn Ontechestva (Son of the
Fatherland) says:
After q shameful war Russia could
certainly lay no claim to an honorable
peace. She should congratulate herself
on the cessation Of the war, the con-
tinuing of which would have cost i'm
,neasurably greater sacrifices"
Other radical papers while criticiZ-
ing the peace terms express pleasure
at the conclusion Of the war which
they hope will be followed by a con-
certed effort at internal development.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-01

agitation for a representative govern
ment with the powers of treaty revis-
ion and recalls the attempt to assas-
sinate Okuma, saying:
1.-THE people have remained quiet
when the national interests were men
aced."
1t further declares that the nation
will pe Inundated unless the people
act strongly against the Portsmouth
settlement. 1t asks "Why should the
victor be conciliatory and the van
pushed arrogant"
They declare that the peoples quick
action alone will prevent national dis
grace after a record of brilliant victo-
ries on land and sea. "Otherwise.' II
says, "our brothers who have been
killed in the field have died an 1ngio-
rious DEATH"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-01
AN ARMlsTicE AGREED UPON.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

came to the conclusion that an agree
ment was unattainable on four points,
whereupon the Japanese plenipotentia-
ries declared their willingness to ask
for complementary instructions with
the view Of finding a conciliatory out
come to the serious difficulties that had
arisen.
After communicating with Toxic,
the japanese plenipotentiaries lntimat-
cd that they renowned firstly, the
question of the limitation Of the Rus
sian naval force in the Far East. and.
secondly. the demand for the surrend-
er Of the interned warships; but they
continued to demand the cession Of the
Island of Sakhalin and especially the
payment Of an indemnity.
"In accordance with the instructions
they had received, the Russian plenipo-
tentiaries positively rejected these last
demands. declaring that they could not
continue to discuss the other conditions
of peace IL Japan continued to insist
on the payment Of the expenses of the
war.
Taking into consideration that such
a state of the negotiations could only
= lead to rupture. President Roosevelt
decided to address himself to the En-
peror through Ambassador Meyer. APP
pealing to His MaJesty's humanita-
rian sentiments and asking that ne
consent to accept 4 new Japanese pro-
poeal In order to avoid further BLOOD
shed. This proposal will be that nus
STA. In view Of the actual position OF
Sakhalin on account of the japanese
descent on the island, agree to cede TO
japan the southern part belonging 10
her I'D to 1875, the northern part 10
be returned to Russia in consideration
of the payment Of 1900. 100000 yen.
(about 5000 OOO, O00).
I'm expressing to President Roose-
Welt his gratitude for the efforts made
TO aid In restoring peace, HIS Majesty
said he could not find 1t possible to ac-
cept the aforementioned wproposals
which were de facto equivalent to the
payment Of an indemnity.
1.-The Japanese plenipotentiaries were
Informed Of His MaJesty's decision by
the Russian plenipotentiaries and they
announced at the sitting of Aug. 49,
that according to instructions from
their government Japan renowned her
demand for the reimbursement Of the
expenses of the war. but adhered to
her claim for the southern part of SAX
halin, undertaking not to take military
precautions therein, not to construct
Notifications and to keep La Perouse
strait open.
Thus after the above had been in
serted in the protocol the sittings OF
the plenipotentiaries were terminated
SC far as regards the preliminary ques-
tions looking to peace which will serve
as the basis Of a final treaty of peace
between Russia and Japan"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-01
ANeLo.JAPANEsE TREATY
Will Prevent Trouble In Far Es.. !.
Some Time To Come. W

London, Sept. 1.-The conc,p.,.
the new Anglo-Japanese treaty ~ "
lance which The associated prssa A.
nounced. Aug. rs. had been signed ~.
only now become defnitly known =
the English newspapers, whicb
keenly interested in It and ara 81, as
iousiy discussing lite probable ~.
tents. e'h'
An important modification b,na,n-
either power to come to the assle,aas
Of the other II attacked by one ins,ass
as in the old treaty, OF two povsr.
canses. inquiet. In some quarters whs-s
1t Is thought to add enormously !.
Great Britain's responsibility: hut !.
the whole complete satisfaction IA !,
pressed as to the scope of the "a,
treaty. as far as it is at present KNOW
The Daily Telegraph. Representa-.
the views Of the government and ws'
rejecting the opinions of a majority !,
the newspapers in an editorial says:
THE new Anglo-Japanese treaty WIN
guarantee the terms of the Portsmou,h
treaty. 1t will check any insane idea i,
Russian revanche, will render impos.
sible any anti-Japanese coalition ana
effectually terminate the scramble n,
China
1t is supposed that the new treaty
established an unqualified defensv.
alliance between Great Britain and
Japan and 1t is believed not unlikely
that India is included in the sphere Of
territory over which the treaty aim,
for the preservation of the stains
quo. Should this prove the ase, m
value to Great Britain will be en-.
HANGED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-01
"coLD FLOODED POLICY"
Wilhelm Addresses Royal Arcanum On
Increase Of Rate Policy.

Put In Bay. Ohio. Aug. 31.-William
Wilhelm, representing the protesting
the open meeting of the Royal
Arcanum. today, with an appeal for
the resembling of the rate adopted. at
Atlantic City, urging that the mutual
fraternal features of the order be main
tanned. He referred to the new rate
system as a cold blooded policy"
Mr.. Wilhelm represented over rs per
cent. Of Pennsylvania members, as be-
ing opposed to the new rates. He ask
ed that the rates be rescinded first and
then future action considered. He said
he merely questioned the Judgment
and not the truthfulness Of the report of
the executive committee in May
A. B. Lands, of Nashville, Tenn, by
special request. spoke on 1.-The I'm
practicability of Purely Fraternal
Organization without an Element of
Commorcialism in It." He said he had
made deep study Of the question in
this country and Great Britain and
knew whereof he spoke. He character
lied the appointing of a medical ex-
aminer and the agreement to pay a
stated sum as the beginning Of COM
mercialism. and Illustrated how the
stop rate proposition would drive out
young men. He said that if the rate as
prior to May. 1905. were continued
with necessary increasing number of
assessments 1t would mean the death Of
the Royal Arcanum.
In conclusion, Mr.. Lands stated he
was paid by the supreme regent Is
appear here. and speak, but no matter
how deep his interest in the matter. he
could not otherwise be here, as he had
a family to support.
When the public meeting Of the Roy
IL Arcanum reconvened, this afternoon,
Attorney s. S. Babcock of Detroit,
Mich, said he had heard more in the
way of threats of law proceedings and
statements of the iisruptment of the
order of the new rates were adhered
than practical suggestion and asked for
the latter.
William N. Swain of Boston, stated
opposition to the new rates and quoted
statistics Of suspentions, showing their
unpopularity. He urged the necessity
of the Supreme Council securing the
confidence of the members. He asked
Supreme Council appointed a commit
tee of one representative from each
Grand Council to confer with the
Supreme Council on the rate question.
Judge Myron Norris, ex-member Of
the Supreme Council. OF Youngstown,
Ohio. thought the situation in regard to
the new rates had unnecessarily in
famed but he opposed the change be-
cause he believed it was a charge Of the
fundamental principles of the order.
S. w. Reynolds of Boston, submitted
a paper by John p. Leahy of Boston,
recommending that all tables, but "A"
be stricken out and that the attained
age clause be excluded: also recon-
mending the increased number of
plan.
Mr.. Reynolds. on behalf of the as
ISOLATED committees which he repre-
scented. said there was no objection to
paying % assessments and as this
method and table A" are so similar, it
might suggest a settlement Of the dir
fculty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-01
SONS OF AM. REVOLUTION
Extend Congratulations to President
Roosevelt on Peace Endeavors.

Boston, Aug. 31.-A congratulatory
telegram was sent to President Roose-
Welt, today, by the Sons of the Ameri-
can Revolution.
1t was as follows:
August 81, 1905.
President Theodore Roosevelt.
My Dear Sir and Compatriot:
None should appreciate more high
ly than the descendants of the parti-
cipants in the struggles of our revolu-
tionary and colonial periods. in the
inestimable value of honorable peace
over war. and 1 would extend to you
sincerest congratulations upon your
great success in bringing about a con-
dition in the Far East that promises
not only great opportunities for the
future to the two participants. but
sets an example to the whole world
of the highest type. With high re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-01
FINANCES ALL RIGHT.
M. Takahashi Says Japan Has No
Need of Making New Loan.

London, Aug. 31.-M. Korretiyo
Takaha shi, the financial commissioner
of Japan, in an interview, today, said:
THE Japanese government in pro-
scouting the war never had in mind
the question of having to depend upon
an indemnity. The government had
prepared itself for any emergency and
at the present moment there is no less
than SITS 900 900 untouched in London,
Germany and the United States. This
being the case, I see no necessity for
the issue of a new loan. Had peace
not been concluded my government
would have raised an internal loan of
500, 100000 for the further prosecu-
ton Of the war.
Il consider that the present re-
sources Of Japan are ample for clear
ing up the war and meeting the in
cidental expenses thereby involved. So
if Japan has in view a new plan for
the issue of a fresh loan it will be for
the purpose of converting a previous
loan bearing higher interest. l have
not heard that my government has
any such intention"
When questioned regarding the con-
ditions of peace NJ. Takahashi con-
tinued:
"All far seeing Japanese will hail
with satisfaction the conclusion of
peace. although there must be feel
ing of general regret that Russia did
not display a more reasonable atti-
tude in recognizing that Japans terms
were not only reasonable but very
moderate. In the circumstances all
Japanese who take a broad minded
view of the situation must recognize
that the decision of their Emperor was
the wisest possible. Had the govern
ment insisted on an indemnity it Is
clear that the war would have con-
tlnued.
1.-THE objects for which the war was
waged have already been more than
achieved and to continue the war for
a pecuniary consideration would not
have been worthy of the Japanese
nation. l do not share the view that
this is a patched up peace or that
fresh conflicts are likely to ensure.
Such a contingency has been amply
provided for by the new Angle Japan
ese alliance"
M. Takahashi looks for one Of the
earliest developments in the Far East
in the education of China by Western
methods which has already commence
oa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-01
NICHOLAS EARNEST THANKS
Cabled to Pres. RooseveIt-Franz
Joseph Cables Congratulations.

Oyster Bay, L. l.. Aug. 31.-Emper-
or Nicholas of Russia. has recognized
gratefully the great part which Presi-
dent Roosevelt played in the success
full negotia lions for peace. In I cable
gram received by President Roosevelt.
today, Emperor Nicholas congratulate
ed and thanked the President for his
efforts. The cablegram follows:
Peterhoff, Alexandria, Aug. 81.
president Roosevelt-Accept my
congratulations and warmest thanks
for having brought the peace negotia-
lions to a successful conclusion. owing
to your personal energetic efforts. My
country will gratefully recognize the
great part you have played in the
Portsmouth peace conference.
(signed) NICHOLAS"
That the Russian Emperor should
thank President Roosevelt for his eff
forts to insure peace between Russia
and Japan was to have been expected.
but it Is particularly significant that in
his cablegram Emperor Nicholas ex-
tended to President Roosevelt his
''warmest thanks for having brought
the peace negotiations to a successful
conclusion" The dispatch is regarded
as one Of the moot remarkable of its
kind ever sent by the head of one ma
ton to that of another.
Congratulatory messages by the score
are pouring in upon the President. The
executive force here Is completely
swamped and it will be many days be-
fore acknowledgement of the receipt of
all messages can be sent out. 1t will
be impossible for President Roosevelt
himself to respond to the Fluctuations
of his friends everywhere, but in course
of time the sender of each message will
receive a response.
Among the messages received, today
was the following from the Emperor of
Austria hungary:
'Tschl. Aug. 81.
"To the President of the United States
of America:
ION the occasion of the peace just
concluded, I wish, Mr.. President, to
send you my friendliest fluctuations on
the result of your intervention. May
the world be blessed with many years
continuance of peace undisturbed.
(SigneO FRANZ JOSEPH"
Among other kilograms of congratu-
lations received, today. were those of
Vice President Fairbanks. Secretary of
the Interior Hitchcock. Gen. Horace
Porter. Gov. Glenn of North Carolina,
Consul General Robert ]. Wynne Of
London; John D. Rockefeller and SEN
ators and representatives from Con-
gress.