New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
HOPES OF PEACE FEW Err.
INDEMNITY ESSENTIAL.
japanese Seem Well Satisfied to
Continue the War.

London, March 3O-Peace talk IS prevalent
| everywhere but that negotiations have begun
is s.ilI positively denied in all official circles
here. The Foreign Office denies having any
knowledge OF peace proposals.
Baron Hayashi, the japanese Minister, said
this evening that he had no information in
regard to the announcement in St Petersburg
dispatches that Russia had indirectly made
known to Japan conditions on which peace
! might be concluded-namely, no cessien of ter
ritory and no indemnity-but he said unre-
servedy that the terms then mentioned couiu
not even be considered and added:
cession of territory and an indemnity are
the only points negotiable. as Japans ante
bellum demands have already been secured by
Japan.
Mr. Takahashi the Japanese special financial
commissioner. in an interview to-day said:
The war cost between S250.O00,000 and $500
oo0o00 the first year, and it is estimated that
il will cost s350oo0O00 in the present year.
While 1t is beyond my province to discuss terms
of peace, can express my personal oplhioii tnal,
as the war forced upon Japan, IL is not
likely that she win waive the right TO an IN
demnty and cession of territory when conciud-
ing peace. What indemnity Will be demanded
carnot say but it is my private opinion that II
viii at least cover the expense of the war
If Russia assumes that continuance OF the
war viii deplete finances before hers IL VIII
be another mistake of Judgment on her part.
We can maintain sufficient army in Manchurla
keen out the Russians nOe1nlIely, Dul lHiS
will force Japan to remain in Manchurla anu
administer the province a war footing, which
we do not desire. Manchuria is fertile ana pro-
ductiye, and army can be maintained there
more economically than can be an opposing force
in Siberia. If Russia is prepared for the test OF
a war of finances we are willing The longer
the war lasts the more certain 1t Will be That
it will not be resumed.
Mr.. Takahashi gave sketch Of internal con-
ditions in China since the Chino-Japanese war
He said China awakening. The govern
ment was now making rapid strides along the
lines on which Japan had developed. emma
was sending pupils abroad 10 study and bring
ing in foreign instructors. Many of these were
japanese. and a good understanding between
the two countries was steadily being erected
The Manchus were delighted with the Japan
csc administration wherever it was in force.
because they found no lawlessness and perfect
justice.
The Chinese government Mr. Takahashl add
ed, intends to reorganize its army and re-
create its navy. The Japanese believe that
within ten years China will be able to defy
Russia.
A Foreign Office official said to-day that he
believed Japan would occupy Hardin and also
maintain the nucleus of a garrison In Man
churia by an arrangement with emma TOT
period of years after the war. He added that
there was not the slightest doubt that the
Japanese would maintain the open door ana re-
frain from all acIlNe manipulation VI btlO
churian government, as they had declared at
the beginning OF hoStilities.
Toxic March 30.-The rumors of peace nego-
tiations are widely published and commented
on here. Apparently they do not affect the at
titude of the Japanese government and people
toward the war The press here re-echoes the
announced determination of Japan vigorously to
push the military operations undeterred by dis
cussons of events in Russia or elsewhere. The
Jill" says that successive reverses have not af-
fected Russia. Field Marshal Oyamas army,
the paper adds will not give Russia breathing
spell.
The "Nichi Nichi' says France alone is capa-
BILE of taking-the initiative in persuading Russia
to negotiate for peace, but doubts if Russia
would accept advice, because the peace terms
will mean the death of the bureaucracy. and the
bureaucracy is not committing suicide" The
paper adds
In the mean time the Japanese army and navy
will continue preparations for the years cam
paign Fresh levies constantly departing
for the front the lines of transportation are ex-
tending into Northern Manchuria, and the van
guards Of the fighting columns following the
retiring Russians northward.
Paris, March 3O-Regarding the statement
peace negotiations had been made known to
Japan who is conversant with Japan's
attitude in the matter said to-day:
Japan knows that Russia wants peace with
out indemnity, without humiliation and without
rigorous terms, but this does not fulfil require
ments. If Russia wants peace it is essential
that Emperor Nicholas personally pronounce
himself for 1t, Japan is fully aware that he
is the sole autocratic power. After that it will
be essential to adopt the usual fornalities of
suing for peace.
Concerning indemnity, one is authorized to
state the amount which Japan will claim, but 1t
is clear that some substantial recompense is
necessary. The taking of Vladivostok will make
further material changes in the conditions on
which peace will be possible
The Foreign Minister, NJ Delcasse, said
within the last twenty-four hours that moth
| ing in the way of tangible peace proposition
| from either side had come to his knowledge
| He considers the present movement entirely toe
vague to inspire much hope of success
| : Berlin. March 30-The suggestion that ar
| International congress might be called to ar
range the Russian-Japanese terms of peact
| finds no favor at the Foreign Office here, where
| a full settlement between the belligerents with