The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-11
POWERS MAY
 INTERFERE Concerted Action is Look / a For: TPs JAPANESE ARE READY
TPs JAPANESE ARE READY
ymerica, France and England to Act.
Tolkio Government Heretofore Has Made Direct 0ner to St. Peters- burg to Fad Hostiiities in
 the Far East.

London, Nov. io.-Japan unofficially has made representations to Russia looking to peace. This action has resulted in failure and such represen- tations even privately are not likely to be repeated by Japan.
 Although the suggestion of a pacific settlement was made unofficially. it act ually had behind 1t all the weight of an offer by the Japanese Government. It was made direct to Russia. No power acted as an intermediary The proposi- ton was put forward tentatively and unofficially so that the Japanese Gov ernment would be in a position to deny any report that 1t was suing for peace
 The failure of these direct negotia- tions, however. resulted in bringing in- tervention within a measurable dis tance. Foreign Secretary Lansdowne's plea for arbitration yesterday evening at the Guild hall banquet is taken here to be a pointed suggestion to the United States and France that the time is approaching when the powers must take some action.
 Lord Lansdowne's Speech.
 It cen be definitely stated that Lord Lansdowne made his speech with full knowledge that Japan will not resent a proposition looking to peace from the three powers (the United States, France and Great Britain). There Is a definite impression here that the in- itiative will come from President Rose welt though the action would be joint. It Is mooted that Lord Lansdowne spoke so openly yesterday evening only because he had good reason to believe that MT. Roosevelt contemplated mak- ing an effort to bring the belligerents to discuss terms of peace.
 Lord T.opudnwnasa haI1 by those in his confidence to mean that whatever the United States may do in the matter. Great Britain will cooper ate even in the event of France not participating. It is known, however, that Ambassador Cambon, who con- tinues his work assiduousIy to bring about seme arrangement. hopes for joint acton by the thfee powers.
 Minister Hayashi Talks.
 Tn an interview regarding the fore going Baron Hayashi. the Japanese Minister. said: N
 T should not be surprised to see the three powers named. or two of them take action suggested. Exactly upon what basis of a settlement peace could be secured 1t is at present impossible to see, but there Is not the slightest doubt that combined repetitions, espe- cially if led by President Roosevelt would have a far reaching result be- tween the two countries. one of which was thoroughly defeated.
 Tt is comparatively easy to make peace in this case. as neither side is thoroughly defeated yet. The prospects for the success of friendly intervention have vastly increased. Since the com mencement of the war the two nations respect each other to a degree never dreamed of before they met in battle. That mutual respect Is the most hope full factor for peace. Japan does not want to go on fighting forever.
 Might Re MisunderstOod.
 Yet, even with all the victories won during this war. her statesmen would riously misunderstood, especially in Russia. If they openly suggested in the name of humanity some method where by the war could be stopped. It would be altogether different. however, at this stage of the war. should a friendly offer, prompted by that sense of hu manIty which Japan cannot voice for fear of being misunderstood emanate from the United States and Great Britain. but nothing can be done until the fall of Port Arthur"
 Baron Hayashi intimated that he thought that the fall of the fortress would not long be delayed, and added:
 "In the meantime. I have no doubt that the powers who are so willing to express their desire for peace will con- fidentially exchange views in the hope of arriving at some suggestion practi- cal to both belligerents."