Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-09
ENJOYS SIGN
PEACE TREATY
Armistice Goes Into Effect at 0nci
and Troops Will be Recalled.
PROVISIONS OF THE TREATY

portsmouth,. n. H.. Spet. O.-lHe
treaty OF peace between Russia and
Japan was signed by the representa-
tives OF the two empires at 3.I7 D. IN.
yesterday On the instant Of the con
summation OF the great historical act
a salute was fired at the United States
navy yard on Kittery Point.
The armistice already agreed upon
goes into effect with the signing OF
the treaty. The troops will immediate
~ be withdrawn from the fighting line
to await the formalities of the ratifi-
cation of the treaty, when they will
be sent as rapidly as possible to take
up the works of peace.
Mr. Witte. the chief of the Russian
plenipotentiaries. was the first to sign
his name To the treaty. After the cere-
monies of the signing of the treaty
Baron de Rosen delivered a short
speech. pointing out the importance
OF the present event and the influence
Il will have in the relations between
the two countries. He ended by ex-
pressing the satisfaction he felt ut the
kODu TtiIIlDuS WHICH w.
lied the work of the plenipotcntiaries.
Baron Komura replied. paraphrasing
Baron de Rosens speech. and ex-
pressed his thanks for the kind words
addressed to himself and to the mem
bers OF his mission.
The entire Russian mission. headed
by Mr.. White. attended a thanksgiving
Lea, Cbrfct Enfoannal
church both by American and Russian
clergymen.
Re-entering the hotel. one Of the
chief members of the japanese mis-.
sion said: 1.-The treaty signed may be
the most important historical feature
OF the twentieth century"
Provisions Of Treaty.
The peace treaty opens with pre-
amble reciting that his majesty. the
emperor and autocrat of all Russians.
and his majesty. the emperor of Japan.
desiring to close the war now sub
sisting between them and having ap.
pointed their respective plenipntcntiar.
les, and furnished them with full pow.
ers. which were found to be In form.
have come 10 an agreement on a treaty
OF peace and arranged as follows:
Article I-Stipulates for the re-cs,abiish.
mcnt OF peace and friendship between tho
sovereigns Of the two empires and be.
tween the subjects of Russia and Japan.
respectively.
Article 2-IIis majesty. the emperor of
Russia. recognizes the preponderant in
terest from political. military and econ
omicai points Of view Of Japan in the EN-.
pire OF Korea and stlpuiatcs that Russia
will not oppose any measures for its gov
eminent. protection or control that Japan
will deem necessary to take IN Korea In
conjunction with the Korean government.
but Russian subjects and Russian enter
prises are TO enjoy the same status as the
subjects and enterprises Of other coun.
tries.
Article alt ID mutually agreed that the
territory OF Manchurla be simultaneously
evacuated by both Russia nand Japancs,
troops Both countries being concerned
In this evacuation. their situations being
absolutely Identical All rights acquired
by private persons and companies shall
remain intact.
Article 4-The rights possessed by Russia
In conformity with the lease by Russia OF
Port Arthur and Dalny together with the
lands and waters adjacent shall pass over
In their entirety to Japan. but the proper
ties and rights OF Russian subjects are 20
bc safeguardcd and respected.
Article 5-The governments of Russia
and Japan engaged themselves rccipro-
cally not to put any obstacles TO the gen
eral measures (which shall be alike for
all nations) that China may take for the
development of the commerce and indus
try OF ManchuriH.
Article 6--The Manchurian railway shall
be operated Jointly between Russia ana
Japan at Kouang- Tcheng-Tse. The two
branch lines shall he employed only for
commercial and industrial purposes. In
view of Russia keeping her branch line
with all rights acquired by her convention
with China for the construction OF that
railway. Japan acquires the mines In con-
nection with such branch line which falls
TO her. However the rights of private
parties or private enterprises are to be
respected Both parties to this treaty re-
main absolutely free to undertake what
they deem ut on appropriated ground.
Article Russia and Japan engage them
selves To make "a conjunction OF the two
branch lines which they own at Kouang-
Tcheng-Tsc.
Article SIT IN agreed that the branch
lines OF the Manchurian railway shall be
worked with view to assure commercial
traffic between them without obstruction.
Article s-Russia cedcs to Japan the
southern part OF Sakhalin Island as far
north as the 5Oth degree OF north latitude
together with the islands depending there
on. The right OF free navigation In as
sured In the bays OF Ia Perouse and Tar
tare
Article i0-This article recites the situa-
ton Of Russian subjects ON the southern
part OF Sukhaiin island and STIMULATES
that Russian colonists there shall be- free
and shall have the right to remain with
out changing their nationality. Per con-
ira. the japanese government shall have
the right TO force Russian convicts to
leave the territory which Is ccdcd to her.
Article ii-Russia engages herself TO
make AN agreement with Japan giving To
Japan subjects the right to fish Ia Russian
territorial waters OF the Sea Of Japan.
the Sea Of Ohotsk and Bchring Sea.
Article i2-Thc two high con t-acting
parties engage themselves To renew the
commercial treaty existing between the
two governments prior Ia the war In all
its vigor with slight notifications In de-
tails and with IA most favored nation
clause.
Article i3--Russia and Japan rccipro-
caiy engage Ia rcstitutc their prisoners
of war ON paying the real eos, Of keeping