Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-23
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general disposition was 10 regard todays
swift and Kaleidoscope developments as
materially Frightening the chances Of the
success Of the presidents heroic ehdeayOr
20 save the peace conference from failure.
But H was realized that all as before de-
pended upon the attitude Of Emperor Mich
olas and his advisers.
Witte FsyOrs PTesIdenfs Plan.
NJ Witte, 81 is positively stated, person
ally fayors the solution offered by the
president but he is pOwerless Unless his
imperial master gives the word with the
most intense anxiety thot word was awaited.
IL spells peace or war Another slight
furry was created tonight by the arrival
of Colonel Michael. the chief clerk Of the
stste department He had come in response
10 a summons from DIR. Peirce but both Mr.
Peiroe and colonel Michael stated that the
visit Was only In connection with the rou-
tine business Of the department
Mr.. Peirce, the third assistant secretary
Of state, tonight issued the following state
ment:
No ENJOY or representative Of the pred-
dent had any conference with M. Witte or
Baron ROse1 tonight, nor did ] have any
conference with either Of them, nor was ]
clOseted with them. They had business at
the navy yard and my duties required me
20 be present az the yard 20 make suitable
arrangements for their comfort. In no
way. shape Of maner did have conference
With them on behalf Of the president in
Japan.
Protocol In French and English.
The protocol is being prepared in French
by NJ Planoon, one Of the Russian secre-
taTies in collaboration with the japanese
secretaries, who make an English transla-
ton Of the document. The protocol is 70
be a faithful photograph Of the proceed
ings, showing in condensed form the
arguments advanced on each side In sup
port Of the position taken by each Of the
different articles. When the japanese take
an exception TO the yerbisge employed by
M. Planeon the exact words 10 be used
are Agred 20 by them, and If an issue
arises which they cannot adjust it Is re-
ferred TO the respective chiefs, Baron
Komura and NJ Witte. All has thus far
gone smoothly. Should a treaty eyentu-
ally be agreed upon IL would be written
In French, with an English copy attached
But the French text will be the document
signed and will govern in case Of dispute
over Interpretation.
Comment tB japan.
TOXIC Aug. 22-JThe Jiji, Ia comment
ing upon the proceedings at the Ports
mouth peace conference today, says:
The cession OF the Island Of sakhalin
ana the reimbursement of the cost Of the
war are the vital points OF our demands
and leave no room for any c0mpromise.
these demands win be admitted, even BY
France, Should the attempt 10 promote
saS Russia ran no me fSspg2nsiD'Y WI rsst wi5
refuse 20 accept the proposed terms Il will
be advisable for our delegates TO withdra "
be In Toxic.
The Asahi says 1.-THE war has won a
constitution for the Russian people" II
declares that Japan is fighting the Russian
government and does not entertain any
ill-feeling, toward the oppressed subjects OF
the Russian emperor. II expresses the
belief that all true Russians must hold
some appreciation for what Japan has &C,
eomplished tor them.
LuII az Oyster Bay.
OYSTER BAY, l.. l., Aug 22-WhiIe
President Roosevelt has not relaxed In tho
least his efforts 90 bring the Russian and
Japanese ENJOYS into agreement, a distinct
luli In the negotiations was noticeable here
today.
No visltors on business connected Will
the peace proceedings we're expected.
Assistant Secretary Of State Peircs Al
Portsmouth, Is keeping the president ad,
Vised Of the Developments In the situation
nation ne transmits Is not disclosed.
s0 long as the conference remains IN SEES
sion the president will hold himself ir
readiness 10 assist the ENJOYS In any proper
way 20 reach a successful conclusion OF
their mission. lie Is very much Ia earnest
In the efforts he Is making now % bFins
about 40 agreement and Il Is believed hii
strong feeling Ia the matter has impressed
itself upon the minds OF the conference.
That the presidents earnestness took 4
practical turn IN his conferences with Am
hassador do RoHen aud Baron Kaneko 4,
beyond question but there are reasons foI
the belief that the ful purpOrt OF hil
propositions has not yet appeared. II II
felt hsFe that as an immediate break IN
the conference seems TO have been avsrtec
there e yet hope 0f successful issue OF
the conference.
hassia Msy make New OReF.
PARIS Aug 22.-Ths 81 Petersburg cor
respondent OF the Temps oontradicts IN,
reports sent 20 the London Times and IA,
Berlin Lokal Anzeiger 10 the effect that a
council held at Peterhof Il was decided
not % make further peace concessions. II,
says that the council, on the contrary. pro
nouheed by small majority for the con
olusi1n OF peace and that the emperor hai
ordefsd the Russian delegates 10 make ,
new proposition relative 20 indemnity. Th'