The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-11-11
JAPAN WILLING
TO STOP THE WAR
Russia Insists Upon indicating
Her Prestige.
EUROPELOOKS OROOSEVELT
TIME FOR GOOD OFFICES Be
LIEVED TO BE AT HAND.

A ONDON. Nov. 10. ass p. m.-Japan
unoficially has made representa-
tions to Russia looking to peace.
This action has resulted in failure and
such representations. even privately.
are not likely to be repeated by Japan.
Although the suggestion OF a pacific
settlement was made unofficially. il
actually had behind it all the weight
of an offer by the Japanese govern
ment. 1t was made direct to Russia
No power acted as an intermediary
The proposition was put forward ten
tatively and uroaiciauy so that the
japanese government would be in
position 10 deny any report Uhat it was
suing for peace.
Paves the Way.
The failure of these direct negotia-
tiOrs. however. resulted in bringing in
Prevention within measurable dis
taHce. Foreign Secretary LansdoWnes
plea for srbitra ton yesterday evening
at the Guild hall banquet is taken here
10 be a pointed suggestion 10 the
United States and France that the time
is approaching when the powers must
take some action. II can be definitely
stated that Lord LansdOwne made his
speech with full knowledge that the
japanese will not resent proposition
looking to peace from the three powers.
(the United States. France and Great
Brittany There is a definite impression
here that the initiative will come from
President Roosevelt though the action
would be joint. Ii is mOoted that Lord
LSnsdowne only spoke so openly yes
terday evening because he had good
reason 10 believe that Mr.. Roosevelt.
if elected. contemplated making an
effort to bring the belligerents to dis
cuss terms of peace.
Lord LansdOwne's remarks are held
by those in his confidence TO mean that
W hatever the United States may do
in the matter Great Britain will CO.
operate in. even in the event Of France
not participating. II is known, how
ever, that Ambassador Cambon. who
continues his work assiduOusly 10
bring about some arrangement, hopes
for joint action by the three powers.
Hayashi's Opinion.
In an interview regarding the fore
going Baron Hayashi, the japanese
minister said:
Il should not be surprised to see the
three powers named, or two of them,
upon what basis of settlement peace
could be secured il is at present inn
possible TO see, but there is not the
slightest doubt that combined repre-
sensations, especially if led by PFesi-
dent Roosevelt. would have a far reach
ing result between the two countries, one
OF which was thoroughly defeated It
is comparatively easy 10 make peace
in this case, as neither side is thor
oughly defeated yet. The prospects for
the success of friendly Intervention
have vastly increased. Since the COM
mencement of the war the two nations
now respect each other TO a degree
never dreamed of before they met in
battle. Their mutual respect is the
most hopeful factor for peace. Japan
does not want to go on fighting for
ever Yet even with all the victories
won during this war. her statesmen
would render themselves liable to be
most seriously misunderstood. especi-
ally i'm Russia if they openly suggested
III the namesof humanity some method
whereby the war could be stopped.
After Fall of Port Arthur
lit would be altogether different,
however. at this stage of the war.
should a friendly offer, prompted by
that sense of humanity which Japan
cannot voice for fear OF being mis-
understood. 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 be delayed and added:
In the meantime ] have no doubt
that the powers who are now so willing
To express their desire for peace Will
confidently exchange views in the hope
of arriving al some suggestion practi-
cal To both belligeTents.'