The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1905-08-18
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Discussing Peace Terms.

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After being delayed 10y a fog the YES
sci carrying the peace envoys OF Ja-
| pan and Russia reached Portsmouth,
| y. H., where they were welcomed by
the governor OF New Hampshire and
| by great crowds of people. From their
quarters at the Hotel Wentworth the
ENJOYS proceeded TO the new storage
house in the navy yard, which had
been fitted up specially for them by
the government Ii was agreed that
each side should speak in its own Ian
guage, but that the written exchanges
| should be in French. and the Russians
, submitted their credentials. The Jap
anese had left theirs at the hotel, but
later In the day produced them. and
both sides were satisfied. Next day
Baron Komura submitted the terms
OF peace in writing and Gcceded TO the
request of the Russians for time TO
study the terms and make a written
reply, pending which the conference
adjourned. Although both were
pledged to secrecy, II was guessed that
Japan's terms included the reversion
Of Port Arthur and the Liaotung PENN.
sula. the transfer OF the Chinese East
ern railroad from Port Arthur TO Har-
| bin, the evacuation of Manchuria, the
cession of the island OF Sakhalin and
the recognition In principle that ia
pan was entitled to an indemnity.
The Russian reply was firm refusal
on the two main points Of indemnity
and Sakhalin island cession. Peace
hope waned The czar remained war.
like, the mikado obdurate.
Parliament Prorosued.
With the prorogatlon of parliament
Premier Balfour found himself still
with a majority of sseventy-one In the
house Of commons, or ten less than be
had last February.
Gomez Defes Palma.
Jose Miguel Gomez, governor OF San
Ia Clara and Liberal candidate for the
presidency of the island OF Cuba, has
defied the power Of President Palma
to inspect municipalities without refer
ence to local authorities. He says that
the supreme court cannot be relied up
on because of its partiality to Palma
| and adds that the whole island Is q
| powder mine containing lighted fuse
already half burned out.
Students Control Boycott.
| Consul General Rogers, at Shanghai
| China, says that the students are In
control of the boycott situation and
| -nrtAt aat,t 10 nrl
against II. The anti-American move
ment has spread to Siam, where the
dealers are canceling orders for Amer.
lean goods.
France Calls on England.
The French war feet, consisting OF
three battleships, four cruisers and
eleven small craft, arrived at Ports
mouth, England, for weeks stay as
the guest of King Edward and the
British navy. The French feet, In
command of Vice Admiral Caillard
was met by an immense British feet
and by King Edward in person. In
welcoming the French officers at din
ner, King Edward said he hoped that
the visit would emphasize the good
feeling existing between the two coun-
tries. This visit Is In return for that
of the British squadron at Brest.
Venezuela Annuls Grant
President Roosevelt Is informed that
the federal court Of Venezuela has de-
cided against the Bermudez Asphalt
| company, by annulling the so called
Hamilton concession. The attitude of
this country Is not likely 10 be known
until Secretary Root returns TO Wash
ington.
Oscar TO Quit HE Throne.
King Oscar OF Sweden has expressed
bis intention Of handing the govern
ment over TO Crown Prince Gustavus
Adolphus In order that he might seek
rest and strength. He denied the re.
port that he had changed his mind
about letting one OF his sons become
the king Of Norway.
Russians In sskahlin Surrender.
An official report from japan tells
how General Liapnoff, the Russian
governor Of the island OF Sakhalin,
while being pursued by the japanese,
sent word under flag Of truce that
be desired TO surrender. He said he
was forced TO do this from a sense of
humanity in being unable to succor the
wounded from lack Of bandage ma
terial. The japanese commander de-
manded the delivery Of all war sup
plies and property uninjured. including
maps and records Of administration.
On July 81 General Liapnon, 10 on
GERS and 3.200 men Of the Russian gar
| Y1ann aurYsndered