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Roosevelt's proposition looking to an agree
nlent OF peace.
Emperor Nicholas has communicated to
the president through Ambassador Never
at st. Petersburg his response to MIR.
Roosevelt's latest suggestions. That re-
spouse was received by the president today.
Its specific terms are not disclosed here.
II ls known, however, that Russia declines
TO pay to japan an indemnity in any
amount or in any form.
whether the decision Of the Russian EN-
peror will destroy remaining prospects Of
an agreement of any sort between the rep
rcsentatives of Russia and Japan remains
yet to be determined The crisis, as in
dlcated in the dispatches last night, prob
ably will be reached next Monday after
noon, to which time the peace conferees
today adjourned The Russian emperor has
spoken, 1t remains now for the emperor
Of Japan to decide whether further con-
cessions shall be made or whether indeed
the conference at Portsmouth shall con-
tinue longer in It's efforts to find a basis
OF agreement between the powers.
AS heretofore indicated, the president has
communicated directly not only with the
Russian emperor, but also with the Japa-
nese government 1t is not revealed
municate with Japan. but it is quite GER
tain that he will not relinquish his hope
of peaceful adjustment OF the pending
differences until the final dissolution of the
conference.
ROuvier COnfers with Jusserand.
PARIS, Aug. 26.-Premier Rouvier had a
long talk at the Foreign Office today with
NJ. Jusserand, ambassador to the United
but IT is presumed that It related to Ameri.
can affairs and to the general status OF the
negotiations at Portsmouth. However tho
government is not giving any outward
signs OF activity in connection with the
peace conference, owing to the sensitive
ness OF French relations with Russia In
formation from officials at ST. Petersburg
show that Ambassador Meyers meeting
with the emperor lasted only ten minutes
and was not productive Of notable results
The brevity of the meeting is looked upon
as an unfavorable sign. Nevertheless,
government circles believe that Russia s
inability TO raise more money for war
purposes will prove a decisive factor In
compelling the conclusion Of peace. Since
the French bankers recently refused new
loan on account OF the uncertainties of the
war their attitude has become more I'M
compromising against prolongation Of the
struggle. This is due to the dangers OF
depression In the enormous French hold
ings OF Russian securities should the war
go on indefinitely. Therefore, since the
Paris money market is practically cut OF
for more war funds, 1t is the view in the
highest quarters that peace has strong
chances OF realization through the financial
inability OF Russia TO continue the war
The Bourse today became sensitive
over unfavorable reports from Portsmouth,
Russians declining 80 centimes and bonds
OF 1904 losing franc. The market closed
weak owing TO the depression in Russian
securities.
Asks Rockefeller to Pay Jap Bill.
PARIS, Aug. B-Owing to the reports
from Portsmouth indicating that the ques-
ton OF peace between Russia and japan
hinges solely on Russia paying an indem-
nifty to Japan. the Matin has cabled tonight
a remarkable appeal to John d. Rockefeller
at Cleveland, o. The appeal in part fol-
lows:
The question Of money threatens to un-
loosen afresh and with redoubled violence
the scourge of war. President Roosevelt
IS making noble and heroic efforts to end a
istin6s r DSmten tw ~, natlOns whose pobu-
population OF the globe. His initiative
nations.
The question arises as 10 whether another
American would not share the glory OF Mr..
Roosevelt and complete his work by over
coming the sole obstacle now hindering
peace. He would thus demonstrate the
might OF money I'm powerful and generous
hands
The Matin constituting itself spokesman
Tor this sentiment addresses the richest citi-
zen In the world.
The appeal concludes with lengthy argu-
ments showing the immense dement's such
an act would confer upon civilization.
CLEVELAND, o.. Aug. 2-Mr Rookie
Teller declined 10 make any statement to-
night regarding the cablegram from the
Paris Matin, which was received early ir
the evening at Forest Hill, his summer
residence.
Kaiser Enters Denial.
BERLIN, Aug. 26.-The Associated Press
today received the following communiea,
ton from the Foreign ONCE
The Foreign Office empowers the Asso-
ciated Press to declare that ali reports
OF the opposition OF the emperor 70 the
mediation OF President Roosevelt are alb.
surd. The emperor regards the endeavors
81 the president with Arbitration and
takes the greatest interest IN the success