VoL 8. Weekly: Rampart, Alaska, Saturday, June 17, 1905. No. 24
RUSSIA AND JAPAN TO
SETTLE PEACE TERMS
Both Belligerents Agree to Name Plenipotentiaries—Practically
The War is Over—President Roosevelt The Intermediary
ST. PETERSBURG, June U. -Pract-.
ically, although not formally, an armi
stice may now be said to exist in the
eastern war.
Russia now awaits Japan's notifica
tion to name her plenipotentiary, and
the place of meeting, as upon the place
will -depend the appointment of Russia’s
representatives. The naming of repre
sentatives will cause suspension of hos
tilities. If Washington is selected
Count Cassini and probably Baron Ros
en will act for Russia. If Manchuria,
General Linevitch. But it does not
necessarily follow that either will con
duct the negotiations to the end.
Japan Wiil Appoint Commission
TOKIO, June 11.—It is announced
here that Japan has agreed to Presi
dent Roosevelt’s suggestion to appoint
plenipotentiaries to meet Russian plen
ipotentiaries.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 11.-Pres
ident Roosevelt’s personal appeal to
the sovereigns of the warring countries
to arrange a meeting of plenipotenti
aries for the purpose of agreeing on
terms of peace, arrived this morning.
The formal replies of Russia and Japan
are expected to be transmitted through
Count Cassini and M. Takshira.
President Roosevelt's urgent expres
sion is in favor of direct negotiations
exclusively between the belligerents
and he points straight to the battlefield
of Manchuria as the scene of negotia
tions. He says Russia and Japan f an
best settle the quarrel beyond the range
of possible outside influence.
In Great Britain, diplomatic circles
show complete realization of what
President Roosevelt has begun, by re
straining her ally and influencing Japan
to proffer moderate terms which Rus
sia can accept.
Steamer Monarch In Trouble
The Susie brought news that the
owners of the Monarch was endeavor
ing to arrange for the transfer of her
passengers to the Rock Island. The
latter boat was to leave Dawson the
day after the Susie. Over one hundred
passengers are on board the Monarch.
The steamer has been high and dry
on a bar fourteen miles below Eagle
for nearly two weeks past. Owing to
the fact of the - extremely high water
at the time the Monarch grounded, it
is considered probable she is off the
river for the summer.
Eagle Minins Co. Sell Interests
A deal was consumated yesterday
whereby M. S. Gill became the' owner
of the Eagle Mining Company’s elaitns
on Glen. The purchase price was $45,
000. The reason given for the sale is
that Messrs. Beardsley and Belsea are
interested in some valuable property in
the Fairbanks country which demands
their attention.
Gill will move the hydraulic plant on
Rhode Island creek to Glen and begin
operations at once. Water will be tak
en from Rhode Island and Boston with
two ditch lines.
Sweden and Norway
On Verge of War
Norway Insists on Independence With
Separate Ruler—Sweden Must Ap
point or Republic Will Follow
CHRISTIANA, June 11.—The re
ports received here of yesterday’s con
ference at Stockholm between the offi
cials of the government and the Riks
dag are taken here as an indication
that the Swedes are withdrawing from
their position. It is recognized here
that Sweden has thrpe courses from
which to choose.
First, to declare war. Second,' to
agree to Norway’s proposals. Third,
an intermediate course, not war, but a
refusal to recognize Norway’s indepen
dence and a refusal to appoint a sover
eign.
It has been feared that if Sweden
should take the last mentioned step, it
would thereby drive Norway to the ex
tremity of establishing a republic which
it is known, would not be welcome to
Europe. The influence of a republic
on the socialistic parties of Denmark
and Sweden, it is pointed out, would
not be likely to enhance the stability of
those monarchies. For that reason
King Oscar may consent to appoint his
grandson, William, King of Norway.
Portland Overrun With Thugs
PORTLAND, Ore., June 10.—The
town is filled with crooks, attracted
here from all over the world by the ex
pectation of opportunities to reap a rich
harvest during the fair.
The town’s economy in refusing to
spend the necessary money to secure
good detectives and to maintain a suf
ficient police department. Thieves this
afternoon walked into a saloon while
the proprietor was engaged in a rear
room and boldly stole $10; 000 in gold
and currency from a private desk.