Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-16

conference, It is probable if precedent
be followed. that peace protocol will
he negotiated. The making of the pro
tocOl will take place before the declar-
alton of Il formal armistice. 1t mas not
been learned yet VINO will be authoriZ-
ed by the Russian and japanese gov
ernments to arrange and sign the pro-
tocol. The negotiations regarding it
probably will be conducted in Wash
ington and it is regarded as likely that
the respective diplomatic representa-
tives of the belligerents will sign the
document on behalf of their govern
ments. 1t will be necessary. in accord
ance with customary diplomatic proce-
dure for the Russian and japanese
governments to confer special author1-
ty upon those to whom IS to be en-
trusted the duty of making the pro-
tocOl.
When the protocol was entered into
between the United States and Spain,
in 1898, it was signed in the office OF
President Mckinley in the Wmt2
House, by Justice Day then Secretary
of State, on behalf Of the United States
and by NJ Jules CambOn. then ambas-
sador of France. on behalf of the king
dom of Spain. In this instance. it is
regarded as scarcely likely that the
peace protocol will be signed either in
st. Petersburg or Toxic. Whlle IL
v ould be practicable to arrange for the
making of the protocol at Paris or at
some other European capital, it is be-
lieved to be certain, inasmuch as the
negotiations for peace, which seem now
to be approaching conclusion, We're
initiated by President Roosevelt, the
protocol will be drafted and signed in
Washington.
1t is too early yet to definitely an
nounce what arrangements may be
made here for the holding of the con-
ference. 1t is the custom for the gov
ernment at whose capital such nego-
tiations are conducted to provide 4
suitable place and to furnish the nego-
tiators with adequate facilities for the
transaction of their business. 1t has
been suggested that a suite of rooms
in the state department be fitted up for
the accommodation of the plenipoten-
tiaries, but some doubt has arisen as
to whether sufficient accommodations
could be provided there I'm view of the
already crowded condition of the de-
partment.
Another suggestion which was re-
ceived with favor, was that provision
be made for the conference in the Lii
brary of Congress. AS yet, however
little consideration has been given to
this phase of the situation. 1t is detail
which the officials of the state depart
ment, by direction of Pres. Roosevelt
will work out doubtless entirely Salts
fdctOrily.
President Roosevelt is gratified that
the arrangements of a preliminary ma
ture have been completed without I'M
due friction. He would have preferred
that the conference be held at The
Hague, although the selection OF
Washington, naturally. is compliment
airy to MIN personally and to the
American government.
1t is not expected that the selection
of Washington will interfere materially
with the summer plans of the Presi-
dent. While no definite arrangements
yet have been made, it is regarded az
ington from Oyster Bay to receive the
plenipotontiaries when they assemble
after which he will probably return to
Oyster Bay. Officially this government
will have little to do with the negOtia-
tiOnS between the representatives OF
the two powers.
1t is well understood that the Jap
anesn government will not make known
prior to the assembling Of the Dleni-
potter tiaries, the terms on which she
Will be willing to cOnclnTr peace. The
japanese Emperor is known to desire
that, when peace is concluded, it shall
Of its permanency. Among wcll-inform-
ed diplomatists it is deemed probable
that Japans terms. cnce they are
stated, will be regarded by the world
as reasonable and likely to be accept
able to Russia.
Minister Takahira called again at the
White House, shortly after Q o'clock.
tonight, and remained with the PreSi-
cent until 10 O'Clock. The minister
came at the request of the President
who communicated to him Russia S
formal acceptance IF the selection of
Washington as the scene of the nego-
tiatiOns.
No details of the conference which
followed can be obtained, but it is un-
derstood that the questions of date and
of the plenipotentiarics We're under dis
cusSioH. Japan has indicated that she
VIII select two plenipCtentiaries and