The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-08-06

stan to the Japanese. Some Of tho hys
ISLANDERS could NOT repress smile.
Baron Komura thcn shook hands with
Baron Rosen; then Minister Taiahira shook
the two Russian hands and all bowed low.
The Ice wa broken. Tho faces that
moment before had been blank were now
animated and oourteousiy alive.
The rest was easy. Baron Komura pre-.
sented his entire suite to Mr.. White and
Baron Rossn. Mr.. wftee presented his
entire suite to Baron Komura and Minister
Takahira. HandShaking was general. All
four ENJOYS thanked the President cor.
diaily. And ali the members Of both suitss
s,lrgsd about him and smiled sdmk3n1ay.
ALL TO THE MEssRooM.
Il hope to have the pleasure Of seeing
you both at my house at lunch again. said
the President to Mr.. Witte and Baron Rosen.
They bowed. mr.. Witte," spoke up the
President briskly. will you come In TO
lunch with Baron Komura?" and the Presley
dent led the way to the messroom, which II
just across a small passageway from tho
saloon. Side by side. Baron Komura's
shoulder touching Mr.. Whites elbow. the
two ENJOYS entered the messroom, with Mr..
Witts Just little in the lead because OF his
longer stride. Minister Takahira and
Baron Rosen, more evenly matched. fol-
lowed. Then the others came without
order into the white messroom. Upon
the big round table, with the flowers, tho
good things were ranged, and the Chinese
servants began to serve the guests.
THEY BREAK BREAD rooETHER.
The President sat on chair in corner
with his back to the room. In corner Of
the upholstered seat running the length Of
the room he put Mr.. Witte. and next to
MIR. Witte Baron Komura was seated Then
came Minister Takahira. Opposite tho
Minister and next TO the President, with his
back to the room, sat Baron Rosen. The
others stood about the room, and the whole
affair, "a the diplomats stood about. with
their plates and cups and napkins, gave
the impression Of q fashionable afternoon
"cr,ish' without women.
The President engaged Mr.. White and
Baron Komura IL energetic conversation
In French. Baron Komura was Of the party,
but not exactly in it. His knowledge Of
French is limited, 30 he just listened and
bowed and smiled from time to time. Tho
President and Mr.. Witte talked Of sport,
Of outdoor life, Of climate, OF such COM
mon acquaintance as they have, Of Shake
speare and music. Occasionally the Pres.-
dent or Mr.. Witte would turn to Baron
Rosen for the meaning Of word.
Minister Takahira seemed quite thawed
out his cold exterior relaxed.
=! remember ycur little daughter he
remarked to Baron Rosen. she must be
quite grown up
"Yes," said Baron Rosen, she's II now
and the Minister wanted to know how
was tho Baroness and how was everybody.
Gen. Grant was brought UP by COL Brom-
well and introduced to Baron Rosen and
the others.
The General said he felt sort OF Russian
because his daughter, the Princess Ganta.>
ouzene, had two children. boy and q girl,
who are Russians. And the Baron asked
how was the Princess Cantacuzene and 70
the talk ran on.
KNKMIEs COURTEOUS AS FRIENDS.
But perhaps more interesting was the
fraternizing Of Japanese and Russian diplo-
mats as they almost melted into one another.
Such cordially and camaraderie is seldom
seen among friends, to say nothing Of
enemies. They piled each other not OK
actly with compliments, for they some
how managed to guard against that, but
they did ply each other with easy going
general conversation about the fine weather
and the flowers and the viands and America
and former meetings at different diplo-
matte posts.
All languages. almost. we're In use In that
party. Some Of the Japanese
could speak nothing but English and Ger
man. hut the Russians seemed to speak
One Russian high in the favor of his
Russian Imperial Majesty fell into a rhap-
sody over the President to another guest.
ROOSEVELT PRAISED BY THE RUSSIANS
We've been hearing and reading 30
much about him." he said, @and one is so
disappointed by ones heroes.
But your President is so real and vital and
full of magnetism. His handshake is q
pleasure, and once you see him you say to
yourself There is man built on broad
lines in the soft, musical Russian Of
st. Petersburg that sounded very well
indeed
Gen. Yermolaf and Col. Samoiloff. the
two military members Of the Russian party
were birds Of gorgeous plumage In their
dark uniforms trimmed with silver lace
and red satin. Their trousers ran into
patent leather boots that reached to the
knees and little silver spurs jingTed on their
heels. They were very picturesque
Every time they were introduced to
some one their heels clicked together. and
the spurs rang musically. When asked
about 81. Petersburg, they replied: "Only
you come there in winter and see what
good time we'll give you" Their lustrous
uniforms shimmered their way through
the maze of black frocks and quite out
shone the gold laced clothes OF our own
navy and army officers.
Are they not shrewd and bright looking.
these little menu said one Russian to an
American. as he gazed round at the dapper
little. Japanese. It was quite love feast.
Everybody admired everybody else and
smiled happily
PRESIDENT T0AsTs LASTING PEACE.
After the champagne was handed around
he President suddenly arose and said:
Gentlemen, I propose q toast to which