The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-07

The postponement OF the functions
necessitated hurry orders to the pro-
visional state troops, which were 10 arrive
here today. Gov. McLane was up at day
light debating telegraphic orders TO the
troops to remain away until tomorrow.
POSTPONED "a HOURS.
Information was also dispatched TO the
congressional delegation of the state. the
members OF which had been invited TO
participate. During the forenoon Gov.
McLane received a telegram from Third
Assistant Secretary Pierce. stating that
on account OF the fog last night the
yachts Mayfiower and Dolphin and the
Galveston, their convoy. would not arrive
until tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. and
that that proposed reception should be
postponed "A hours without any change in
the program already arranged.
After receiving this message Gov. Nc
Lane conferred with Rear Admiral Meade
and a formal notice was issued that the
reception OF the ENJOYS at the navy yard
by Rear Admiral Meade and his staff and
at the Portsmouth court house by Secre-
tary Peirce and Gov. McLane will take
place tomorrow, according to the same
schedule OF arrangements which was TO
have governed today.
Shortly after the departure OF the fleet
the Dolphin picked up the wireless station
and sent a large number OF dispatches
which are 10 be cabled TO Japan. The
Dolphin reported excellent weather out
side. A message was also received
stating that the peace commissioners had
had a restful night and were enjoying the
sail.
NJ WHITES PLANS.
Boston. Aug. M. witte, the senior
Russian plenipotentiary TO the peace con-
ference at Portsmouth. who left the
cruiser Mayfiower at Newport yesterday
was still at his apartments al the Hotel
Touraine in this city early today. and
the hour Of his departure for New Hamp-
shire had not been decided upon, and
probably will not be until he has been
officially advised OF the movements OF the
other peace commissioners who spent the
night at Newport.
NJ. Witte was not an early riser today.
having been fatigued by the events OF
yesterday.
NJ. witte did not leave his room until
nearly o'clock. During breakfast the
distinguished Russian and his associate,
Mr. Wienkin. decided to take an auto
mobile ride about the city, and orders ac-
cordingly were given for a car 10 be At
the disposal OF the Russians.
TO SEE HISTORICAL POINTS.
After breakfast Mr.. wilenkin stated
that as the delay 10 the squadron bear
ing the other plenipotentiaries would de-
fer their reaching Portsmouth probably
until Tuesday morning, NJ. Witte had de-
cidcd TO seize the opportunity offered by
days postponement OF the conference
TO see some OF the historical points In
Boston and Cambridge.
Ha was particularly anxious. Mr.. wilen-
kin said TO see Harvard university and
the Bunker Hill monument. and also to
witness Magnolia. the beauties OF which
had been described to him by Baron
Rosen, the Russian ambassador 20 the
United States. and colleague OF NJ Witte
as peace plenipotentiary
A tentative plan had been made there
fore providing for the automobile tour Of
Boston and Cambridge this forenoon and
for a trip 10 Magnolia after luncheon. re-
turning 20 Boston i'm time 10 take an
evening train for Portsmouth. which Is
but two hours ride by express train from
this city
Mr.. wienkin also stated that VI. Witte
had n good nights rest which was what
he desired when he made arrangements
10 leave the squadron and travel 20 Ports
mouth by train. lie said that NJ. Witte