Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-29
PLEASED At THE NEWS
Government Officials Express
Their Satisfaction. +.
DUE TO THE PRESIDENT
TIVE FOB PEACE AoREEHRNT.
Japan Praised for Its Magnanimity in
Modifying It's Terms-Comment
in the Departments.


potentiaries at Portsmouth spread through
| this city with marvellous rapidly The Of
fetal mind had been in a measure prepared
for a successful outcome Of the conference
by the significant and unqualified state
ments contained in dispatches from Ports
mouth last night. but it was apparent that
no such speedy action was anticipated and
1t was thought that the process Of final
agreement would be reached only after sew
eral more or less adrot exchanges.
There was no official communication from
portsmouth to the State Department during
the day. The news was obtained from The
Stars extra. which appeared on the streets
shortly after 1 o'clock
Two facts appeared clearly upon the an
nouncement of the news: First, that the
State Department officials had never enter
tanned any doubt that the conference would
reach an agreement. and. second. that the
militant branches Of the government, the
army and navy people. were as fully con-
fdent that the war would continue indef-
nitely and to the point Of exhaustion Of one
Of the combatants
Now that agreement has been reached,
however, both branches OF the government
service experience a feeling Of relief.
Open Door In Manchuria.
The State Department realizes q great
victory in having secured beyond any ques-
ton the open door in Manchuria which
was so dear to the heart Of the late Secre-
tary Hay. The territorial integrity of
China seems also assured. and with the
restoration of the vast Manchurian provin-
ces to the control Of the present emperor OF
China and the dowager empress, 1t Is felt
that there is an end for all time Of insidious
foreign aggression upon Chinese soil.
pI4~ t.,
ate. developing it's great natural resources,
and all to be opened to American exploita-
ton on even terms with other nations. a
large Increase in the foreign market open
to our products is expected
For Its part the navy will be relieved of
the tedious and expensive patrol which 1t
has been maintaining in the Philippines
ever since the beginning of hostilities to
guard against the violation Of neutrality by
the belligerents. go.
Also it will be relieved of the necessity Of
guarding the Russian interned ships. Tie
Lena at San Francisco which came in al
most a year ago for refuge and asylum.
has been a source of anxiety and inter-
national correspondence has been neces-
sary to secure the return of some of the
Russian officers of that ship who broke
their parole.
In the Philippines Admiral Train has been
concerned with the care of the Russian Ad-
miral EnQuist. with his three cruisers, Jemt-
chug, Aurora and Oleg, which lmped into
Manila bay. the sad wreck of the once for
midable Russian second Pacific fleet. These
ships may now 1t Is supposed depart for
their home ports, although some repairs
may be necessary before they may be re-
garded as seaworthy. .H-.
Next an Armistice.
The next step. now that peace is as
sured. will be. 1t is believed. an armistice.
Japan has always refused to agree to a
cessation of hosti1ities, being ever suspi-
~ nnd nF ST. nd oio'c fpfo
with regard to ending of the war. The
Japanee government refused absolutely to
consider the Presidents overtures looking
toward a truce. .H
They had obtained strong positions in
Manchuria and proposed to keep them
until peace was certain. There now being
apparently no reason for a continuation of
hostilities. kilograms will probably be sent
forth from St Petersburg and Tokyo to
the commanding generals in the war zone
to end the fighting.
Gen. Bates Delighted.
Gen. Bates, acting secretary Of war. said
he was delighted to learn Of the agreement
at Portsmouth. especially as he had begun
to fear an unfavorable outcome of the ne
gotiations II believe said Gen. Bates.
1.-The agreement to be greatly to the inter-
est of both countries and I especially be-
lieve that the President of the United
States. who has been SO prominent in for
warding the movement for peace, Is highly
pleased at its successful ISSUE"
Commissioner Macfarland's Comment.
This will rank as one of President
Roosevelts greatest achievements" said
Commissioner Henry B. F. mcfarland this
afternoon when shown copy OF the extra
Star containing the news of the action OF
the Portsmouth peace conference. TT Is
remarkable success considering all the
difficulties. 1t reflects credit upon both
Japan and Russia and will be heartily ap-
plauded by the entire civilized world"
Due to tho Genius Of Roosevelt.
Secretary Wilson said: THE peace con-
ference and its results are due to President
Roosevelt and his genius for doing great
things at the right time"
Proud as All Americans Must Be.
"a most fortunate conclusion not only
for the belligerent nations but also for the
people Of the United States" commented
Mr. Frank H. Hitchcock. acting postmas-
ter general, when advised OF the result OF
the peace negotiations by a representative
of The Star. IT feel the same pride thar
must be shared by all Americans at this
happy ending of the war in the east, par
ticularly as 1t is due to SO great an extent
to the masterful efforts of President Koose-
welt. Months ago he set himself the task
of obtaining peace and once again he has
achieved his ends
A Victory for the President.
THE result of the peace negotiations may
be summed up this way" said Assistant
Secretary Reynolds President Roosevelt
wins, with Japan second. The victory for
the President in bringing the contendlng
nations together has been foremost. Japan
has been magnanimous, 1t seems to me;
To, hat
Of the world thought she would be. The
Russians have apparently been more sue
cessful in diplomacy than they were in
war; and to NJ. White the emperor ought to
be thankful. With the war practically over,
the world will hope that there will never
again be another such struggle"
Secretary Bonaparte Expresses Salts
faction.
Secretary Bonaparte expressed his great
satisfaction at the news that peace was
sad to be assured He said: II know az
yet nothing off1cially on the subject but II
the information given Is accurate this re-