The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-09-08
TEXT Of PEACE TREATY

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The treaty declares:
General Poaoe-There shall be per-,
petual peace and friendship between
his majesty the emperor OF Japan and
his majesty the emperor OF Russia.
n between their respective subjects
who shall enjoy equally In the re-
specttve countries Of the high con-
tracing parties full and entire pro-i
lection on their persons and prop
erty.
koroa-Japan pledges herself to mains
tain intact the integrity and inde-I
mixes that Japan has preponderantl
interests in that kingdom. Russianl
subjects and commerce shall have in|
Korea the right of the most favored
nation treatment. The two powersl
mutually agree not to erect fortifi-i
cations along the Russo-korean from
tier.
Port Arthur-Russia transfers to Japan
with the assent OF China, the lease
OF Port Arthur and the Liaotungi
peninsula and islands covered by the
lease. Japan agrees to respect pri-i
vate property rights. Should any land
OF buildings be required for public,
purposes h agrees to pay fair CONF
p%ensation to the owners.
Manehuria-Japan and
Russia agree to evacute simultan-i
eously the province of Manchuiia,
which shall be retroceded to the ex-t
elusive governmental and admins
trative authority of China. Both
powers agree. upon the signature Of
troops to the theater of war. The
evacuation shall be carried out at the
same time and in the same NUM-
bers. by arrangement between the
two commanders Of the respective
armies.
in Observation-Disclosures surrend-
ers all exclusive rights in Manchuriat
and agrees with Japan not to make
any effort to acquire in the future
exclusive privileges of any kind. It
China grants any concessions orr
privileges in Manchuria to one power,
they will be enjoyed by other powers
without objection on the part OF
either Russia or Japan.
Railroad OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES cedes to
Japan all rights and interest in the
Chinese Eastern railroad, connecting
Port Arthur and Kuangendztse. and
will not oppose construction of the
Kirin branch.
Railroad ReguIations-Japan recog-
nizes Russia's rights in the Trans
action which will affect them. This
line, as well as the Port Arthur
Kuangendztse line, shall be used only
for commercial purposes. The two
powers are permitted to maintain
railroad guards in equal numbers.
and should disorders occur. after
consultation. may send reinforce
ments. The two powers mutually
agree to do nothing to prevent free
dom OF traffic over the lines.
sakhalin-Russia cedes to Japan that
portion Of the island of Sakhalin ly-i
ing south OF the lftieth parallel, and
accords to Japan the right OF COM
mercial and industrial exploitation of
the island. The two powers mutual
ly agree not to fortify the island, and
that the straits OF La Perouse shall
remain open to navigation without
restriction or hindrance.
fishing Rights-Russia cedes to ia
pans subjects equal fishing rights
with her wv along the Siberian lit
Exchange of Prisoners-There shall be
immediate exchange of prisoners.
Each power will appoint two com
m~issioners, who will consult as to the
cost of maintenance. The bills, when
prepared, shall be examined and the
difference shall be paid by the
having the larger.
commercial Relations-The CONNER
ctal treaty in force before the war
shall enter into operation upon the
r~atlncatlon OF y treaty. Russia en-
cages to enter into negotiations with
Japan for a commercial treaty upon
the basis Of the most favored nation
treatment.
in siberia-His majesty, the en-
peror of Japan, ma appoint consuls
TO reside at such of the ports, cities
and towns OF Siberia as the interests
Of the empire of Japan ma require.
These officers shall be treated with
due respec. by the Russian authors
ties, and shall enjoy all the attri-
butes. authority, jurisdiction, privi-
leges and immunities which are or
may hereafter be extended to similar
officers Of the nation most favored
In these respects.
ratification Plan-The treaty shall be
ratified by his majesty, the emperor
of Japan, and his majesty. the en-
peror and autocrat Of all the Rus
sias, as soon as possible. and at least
within fifty days after the date Of
the signature.