Evening star., 1905-09-07
ReactionaTy Measures.


General sentiment throughout the country
seems to favor reactionary measures, but 1t
appears clear that the majority Of the Deo
pie VIII eventually accept the result Of the
peace conference, however disappointing it
may be.
TOKYO, September 3, pm. delayed in
smissiom.-Under a vigorous defense by
the conservative journals supporting the
government and d tu4l and better appre-
cation of the situation confronting the
country public sentiment is showing some
evidence of reaction. The argument that
1t is impossible for Japan to continue the
bloody war merely tor the purpose of Sc
curing indemnity is proving effective in al
laying dissatisfaction. 1t is believed that
when the government is free to explain
fully the conditions of the settlement and
the logic appertaining to them the reaction
of sentiment will largely increase.
The entire nation is keeny disappointed
at the outcome of the war. Nowhere
throughout the empire has there been a
step taken toward the celebration of the
conclusion of peace. The radicals continue
their campaign against the government de-
manding the punishment of those respon-
sible for the compromise. The forthcoming
diet is certain to be turbulent, and it is pre-
dicted that the Katsura government will
be forced from Office.
The declines in the market and the nm
satisfactory crop conditions, coupled nat
uraly with the heavy obligations of the
government have created a fear In some
quarters that a financial depression and
unsatisfactory business conditions are i'm
penang A prominent BARKER said TODAY
that the Tokyo exchange was an inaccurate q
barometer of real conditions, as lately the
eAchange transactions have been largely
speculative. The August settlement was
the largest in the history of the EXCHANGE
L ne recent decline. he said was the res1,t
or conditions within the exchange. and nor
correct reflection Of general conditions.
Problems Settled.
Baron Shibusawa, discussing the neace
settlement, declares his dissatisfaction with
the terms, but says the Korean and Man
churlan problems have been settled and tho
purpose of the war realized. THE terms
are of inadequate value" he says. "and the
extent of peace imperfect and unsatisfsc
tory. Still, Japan secures paramountcy in
Korea"
Baron Shibusawa does not believe the
financial basis will be endangered by fall
ure to secure indemnity; he has strong con-
hdence In Japan's productive power and
energies.
The Kokumun is the only metronoIita -
daily paper that defends the terms OF the
peace settlement. The paper declares that
the purpose of the war has been ACCOM-
plished, and says:
THE war has not been fought to gain
money: Russia has been stripped of the
control of Manchuria and driven sufficient
1y north. More than the aim and purpose
of the war has been gained by our recog-
nfzed ascendency in Korea and every rea-
son exists to thank our delegates and feel
especially grateful for the good offices Of
President Roosevelt
The Nichi Nichi calls the result an In
suit to the nation
The jill says that it already has ex-
pressed discomfort, but now that the die
has been cast it hopes that the government
will make adequate provision to care for
the thousands OF families bereft OF their
bread-wfnners and also for the veterans
who have been permanently crippled
The Nippon pronounces the peace which
has been concluded the bitterest dose the
nation ever was compelled to take 1t ad-
vises the people to take lesson from it
and gain wisdom and strength to prudent
ly prepare against similar contingency in
the future