Arizona republican., 1905-08-06
he twelve members of his suit.
RUSSIAN REPRESENTATIVES

The cruiser Chattanooga with
the Russian ENJOYS on board,
anchored third of mile
from the Mayhower at 1:05 p.
m. and fifteen minutes later the Chat
tanooga's nineteen gun salute an
nounced the departure of the Russians.
\ few minutes aftcrward. the form of
NJ. Witte, the Russian chief pIenipo
tentiary appeared at the starboard
gangway of the Mayflower. He was
followed by Baron Rosen, the Rus
sian ambassador and second peace en-
voy. and the eightmembers Of his suite.
They were received precisely as the
Japanese had been, and they too were
uShered into the cabin where the pres
ident was in waiting to receive them.
During the reception of the Russian
mission the japanese ENJOYS and the
members of their suite were in one of
the forward cabins. With notable cor
diality President Roosevelt shook
hands with NJ. Witte and Baron Rosen,
exchanging with them informal but
hearty personal Fluctuations. After re-
ceiving the members of the suite and
presenting all in turn to his personal
guests. the president then brought the
two sets of ENJOYS together introduc-
ed them formally to one another. 1t
was p notable scene as the diminu-
tive Baron Komura shook hands with
the giant Witte at the instance of the
president
THE LUNCHEON.
The greetings of the members of the
two special missions were distinctly
formal. but not the slightest suggestion
or enmity was shown on either side.
Neither by word nor by action did they
indicate. even by indirecion, anything
except the utmost cOrdiality. Careful
to avoid any strain, President Roose-
welt. as soon as possible. after intro
ducing, suggested that the party pro-
ceed to the main saloon where lunch
con was in waiting.
The president himself led the party,
which followed in order, NJ. Witte,
Baron Komura. Baron Rosen and Min
lister Takahira Even the formation
or this little procession involved deli
cate Diplomatic problem. but il was
agreed that the president solved 1t ad-
mirably Although luncheon was serv-
ed with the guests standing the presi-
dent escorted the four ENJOYS to chairs
in one corner OF the saloon and In half
Il minute through tact and delicacy'
the whole party was engaged in ami
mated conversation over their dishes
The conversation generally was in
French. as NJ Witte speaks very little
English. Baron ROsen and Baron ho-
mura chatted as though they had been
lifelong friends and Minister Taxa
hira at no time particularly cOmmuni-
catfve, entered into the conversation
with zest and interest.
The TOAST OF PEACE.
Before luncheon had proceeded FAR,
President Roosevelt rose from his chair
and turning to the assemblage raised
his hand for silence. In an instant there
was a hush. Bowing to the ENJOYS
President Roosevelt said: Gentle
I. .rropose YOU a toast TO which ! have
the honor to ask you to drink in silence
standing. I drink to the welfaSe ana
prosperity OF the sovereigns and people
Of the two great nations whose repre-
sentatives have met one another on
this ship. It is my most earnest nope
and prayer. IN the interest OF not ohly
these two great powers. but of all CT
,-iIized mankind that just and lasting
peace may be speedily concluded be
tween them" The toast was drunk
as ne president requested in profound
silence but in the hum of the converse
ton which followed was heard enthusl-
asfic comment uDon the character OF
the presidents expression. NJ. Wltte
and Baron Komura both cordially
thanked him
At the conclusion OF the luncheon
after the president had posed with the
four ENJOYS for an official photogrph'
arrangements we're made for the pres
ident's departure for Sycamore Hill.
He took p cordial leave Of the ENJOYS
and their suites. shook hands with his
personal guests on board and to the
music of the band and to the roar OF
the Mayflower's guns. went over the
side and entered his launch. His flag