New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-30
PRESIDENT FOR PEACE.
DIR. TAKAHIRA RECEIVED.
Long White House Conference
Diplomats to See Mr. RooSeUelt.

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Washington. May 29-Quick to realize the
far reaching effect Of Admiral Rojestvensky's
disastrous defeat in the Corean Strait, and in
keeping with his promise made long time ago
to do all in his power 70 bring the belligerents
in the Far East to direct negotiations at the
proper time. President Roosevelt tonight re
ceived Mr.. Takahira. the Japanese Minister, by
special appointment and q conference followed
for the greater part of the evening. Mr.. Taxa
hira called at the White House shortly after
o O'Clock this evening and was Immediately re-
ceved. Earlier in the day the Minister had
called and left for the President the report OF
the battle later given out at the legation.
Sir Mortimer Durand. the British Ambassa-
dor who has lust returned from London, where
he was received by the King on May Is, will
take luncheon with the President on Wednes-
day, when the whole situation will be thor
oughly discussed.
Count Cassini, the Russian Ambassador, said
tonight that he expected to see the President
before the end of the week, and Baron Won
Sternburg the German Ambassador, who was
early at the Russian Embassy to-day, where
he remained for some time in conference with
the Ambassador, is constantly in touch with
the President and through his intimate ac-
Quaintance with Mr.. Roosevelt is at liberty
to call ut the White House any time. The Ger
man Ambassador is observing discreet silence.
but is thoroughly posted on both the Russian
and Japanese points of view as represented
here, and stands ready to give the President all
possible assistance.
The result of the conference at the White
House tonight could not be obtained at a late
hour. but it is understood that Minister Taxa
hra assured the President that he had received
official advices of the overwhelming character
of the Japanese victory.
The conference Of Mr.. Takahra with the
President tonight was not generally known
here At the interested embassies and lega-
tions the opinion was firmly expressed that
President Roosevelt would undoubtedly lead the
neutral nations in an effort to bring about
peace 1t Is thought that the Presidents first
object in to-night's conference was to ascertain
on what basis Japan can discuss the question
of peace
At the Russian Embassy Count Cassn while
naturally greatly depressed at the loss Of life
expressed the belief that when fuller details
came it would be found that Admiral Rojest-
vensky had saved part of his squadron and
had inflicted great damage on the Japanese
feet
Talk of peace is premature the Ambassa-
dor declared. If the victory be as stupendous
as the Japanese would have the world believe,
the neutral powers can scarcely wish for Japan
TO be allowed to remain without 4 taste of de.
fea1. Much as l should welcome an end of
the war for some reasons. my belief is that the
effect of Rojestvensky's defeat will be the in
definite 7roIongation of the war Russia must
fight on perhaps for years, but until the tables
are turned"
At the japanese Legation Mr. Takahira had
earlier in the day expressed his keen satisfac-
tiau at the victory of Admiral Togo. 4 cannot
discuss the effects of this battle" he said, until
the final reports are received; until know
Roiestvensky's fate ASK Russia. not Japan, IL
the hour Of peace mas arrived. Our fleet is still
,I,rsuing the enemy 1t IS to Russia. not to
claan that the initiative toward peace is to be
lo. lcd for.
The promptness with which Washington has
Icen able to furnish news of the great battle Is
due primarily to the ntimation conveyed to
american diplomatic, consular and naval Off
cor. abroad that tHc President desired prompt
and fuII details Of Tie impending naval conflict
at the earliest possible moment