The Daily News
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
issued: 2019-08-06
issued: 1905-08-29
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note: THE DAILY NEWS /37 n SEP1.M05 <£,j VOL. 4 NELSON, B. 0., TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1905 s*^rORiA.g; JAPANESE BACOOWN Waives an Indemnity and Submits Sakhalin to Arbitration Latest Peace Stoiy Emanating From Portsmouth, Which is Contradicted by Both Missions Alike Portsmouth, Aug. 28.—Tomorrow morning, baron Komura, acting upon instructions received from Toklo, as a result of today's meeting of the cabinet and "elder statesmen" under the direct presidency of the emperor of Japan will submit to M. Witte. a new basis of compromise, and that compromise, it is firmly believed tonight, will insure peace. The revelation contained In the Associated Press excluslvo announcement today that Japan had already informed emperor Nicholas through ambassador Meyer that Japan was ready to waive the question of indemnity and submit the price to be paid for the northern half of Sakhalin to the judgment of a mixed tribunal, has prepared the way for Japan's backdown upon the main Issue. The announcement has been the sensation of the day. It has met with denials, it was declared to be Impossible. The Japanese declined, to admit It, and the Russians said they had no confirmation. M. Witte Intimated strongly that St. Petersburg had not appraised them of any suoh action. There was even a disposition to ridicule the Idea of arbitrating the price of half of the Island. RUSSIA MAKES PEACE If Japan Will Only Surrender Claim to Indemnity. St. Petersburg, Aug. 28.—The Associated Press despatch from Portsmouth declaring that president Roosevelt was authorized several days ago on behalf of Japan to waive all claim for Indemnity or reimbursement for the cost of the war, and to cede back to Russia the northern half of the island of Sakhalin leaving the "redemption'' price of It to the arbitration of a nrlxed commission, was received too late here tonight to reach the general public. But Its signillcance was instantly recognized in quarters where it became known There is every reason to believe, judging from…
note: The Nelson Daily Miner was purchased by F.J. Deane in April of 1902 and renamed The Daily News. It changed hands again in May 1908 when it began to be printed by the News Publishing Co. managed by W.G. McMorris.
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Nelson (B.C.)
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0382024
language: English
lat: 49.493333
long: -117.295833
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Nelson, B.C. : F.J. Deane
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source: Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives.
type: Text