The Peace Treaty

Waihi Daily Telegraph, Volume V, Issue 1459, 18 October 1905, Page 2

The Peace Treaty

I ■—! , Gagging the Japanese Army Mikado's Address to the Nation"' Essential Objects Attained Fien Awooiatioii.—Copyright, ' XoKio.Oot', 17.' Thb Japanese Government bavo forbidden members of (he amy to oritioieo the terms olpeaoo. * ■ The Mikado's rescript announcing tbo treaty of posco, after referring to the glorious tuocesa of the army and navy, and the cheerful soil sacrifice and patriotism of tbo nation, declared that tho treaty secured the essential objects of (he war, The terms were in entiro conformity with' his will. Russia was again the friend of Japan, and he hoped the relations would become intimate Bnd cordial. He urged that constant efforts be made to improve the national administration and strengthen the empire New Tobk, Oot. 17. Tho American Government has ordered tho release of Russian vessels interned at S&i) Fransieco. •, < ' London, Oot. 17, Renter's Tokio correspondent reports that the evaouation from Manchuria-began on tho 16th, It is expected that tho Japanese troops will be completely withdrawn in nix months. Tomo, Oct, M. KiGinga are reported amongst the populace of Koreo, but they are not serious, the mobs being without a leader. - The Mikado showed to Baron Komura exceptional honour, and personally expressed his pleasure at. the conclusion of a satisfactory peace. ' ,/■'■'