New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-02
NO CHOICE FOR JAPAN.
London Papers Continue to Praise
the President.

London Sent 1.-The result of the Portsmouth
conference is discussed at great length by the
London weekly publications.. the consensus or
opinion being that expressed by THE outlook,
which says: I'm the matter of indemnity, Japan
yielded to inexorable conditions; in the matter
Of Saghalicn, she allowed herself to be out
generated" At the same time. the general
opinion is that in yielding half of Sashalien
Japan may fairly be credited with excellent po-
litical foresight, which will not be recognized at
once by the of the Japanese.
Like the daily newspapers the reviews. even
those which seldom lose an opportunity to ex-
press anti-American or anti Roosevelt opinions.
give the President unstinted praise for his share
in the negotiations. THE Speaker" an organ Of
the Liberal party, says
Those who like ourselves always mistrusted
President Roosevet's policy and blamed him
for certain definite acts, yield to none in recog-
world. to the gratitude of which he is entitled.
1t is to his initiative untiring energy and refusal
to despair of the successful outcome Of the con-
ference that peace is largely due.
THE Outlook says:
For this achievement President Roosevelt has
received the gratitude and admiration of the
rulers and peoples of the world in overlooking
measure. Such praise has never before been
lav1shed on an American President. Both for
himself and his country, President Roosevelt has
won position of unique and commanding au-
thority.
In connection with discussion OF the future
effect of the peace terms, which all the weekly
publications admit must mean an entire re-
alignment of Europe. the Anglo-Japanese treaty
receives considerable space, and Is credited with
being the preponderatng influence in securing
the agreement at Portsmouth THE OUTLOOK
says:
ye CHI OF hal
In securing the utterly unexpected result was
the renewal Of the Anglo-Japanese agreement.
"The Speaker criticises the clause Of the new
treaty which binds either country to help the
other in case of attack by a third. 1t says:
For the present the best guarantee against
the aggression of European powers in the Far
East Is the undisputed predominance of japan,
and that guarantee is weakened by an arrange
ment which puts peace in the Far East at the
mercy of quite irrelevant quarrels elsewhere
We are in close relations with Europe In gen.
eral and intimat e relation with France In par
ticular. To confuse those relations by bind
ing promise to make war on any nation with
which this vigorous and competent people, just
launching its fortunes on career or generous
ambition. may quarrel. seems to us a grave in
discretion.
Otherwise the reviews, while not in possession
of the full terms OF the new agreement, accept
the treaty outlined In the press dispatches in
its main particulars as wise extension of the
former alliance and as a strong guarantee OF
the lasting peace Of the world.
Count Okuma the leader of the Progressst
party In Japan. contributes an article to The
Outlook entitled "Japan's Task After Peace"
in which he outlines the possibilities Of the de-
veoprnent Of Japans trade, the retention of her
capital making her sef-supporting by the devel-
opment Of the vast resources in wheat, WOOL
coal and minerals of Manchuria and Corea.
Count Okuma says:
American and European countries have up TO
now. provided requirements in corn. -four
and malt but 1t is obvious that ManchuTta, by
reason of its geographical position. is far more
suitable sphere for this supply. 1t also offers
the most promising field for the production or
sugar from beetroot. The Japanese consump-
ton of sugar in a few years will reach half
million tons Under all circumstances, the prin-
ciple of the open door must be guaranteed. New
acquisitions of territory are not to be thought
of, and Manchuria must be restored to China
when have pulled up the roots OF all future