Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-11
DEMANDS OF JAPAN
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ceedings. The purpose of the Russian
note was to make permanent record com
plete and make 1t show clearly the attitude
OF the plenipotentiaries from the beginning
of the conference.
General Discussion Follows.
The official credentials were then ex-
changed. AS each side previously had an
opportunity to examine them, this was
largely a matter of form. somewhat
general discussion followed, in which Baron
Komura and NJ. Witte spoke frankly of the
purpose of the meeting. The best of spirit
was manifested and the discussion widened.
Baron Rosen and Mr.. Takahira participa-
ting. French and English being used. Dur
ing the course OF the exchange it was
agreed that Baron Komura should imme-
diatey present the japanese terms and NJ
Wltte promised to give reply at the earli-
est possible moment. In order to avoid
misundersta landings it was arranged that the
reply and all formal communications should
be made in writing. This understanding
having been reached just before the ses-
sion adjourned, Baron Komura handed the
document to NJ Witte, Who thrust It into
his pocket without opening 1t. While the
Japanese went to luncheon NJ Witte, with
NJ. Rosen, repaired to their rooms where
they examined the document on which so
much depended. A desire for expedition
was expressed on both sides. While 1t is
hardly possible that the Russian reply can
be given at this afternoons session, the
plenipotentlaries will remain at the navy
yard, the Japanese awaiting the pleasure
Of their adversaries.
49, Assistants Are Barred.
Neither the Japanese or the Russian en-
voys or aides wore the uniforms of their
rank today and It is probable on account
Of the heat that 1T will be decided to dis
card even formal civil attire for negligee
apparel.
Among the Russian and Japanese dele
gates at the Wentworth there is a great
discussion about the acquesence of NJ.
Witte in the suggestion of Baron Komura
to exclude delegates from the conference.
Baron Komura raised a specific objection
to the presence Of Prof. De Martens. whom
NJ. Witte and Baron Rosen desired to have
in attendance in an advisory capacity, Of
fering to agree to the presence of any of
the Japanese delegates. But the Japanese
declined, saying they should not ask for
the presence Of any of the delegates, NJ.
witte did not press the point. but it may be
raised again later should basis of settle
ment be reached. Historical precedents are
| in favor of the admission of delegates and
should the Japanese objection stand it
! would independent of its bearings upon
the present negotiations, create a prece-
dent by which appeal might be made
/ in future.
| In Information al negotiations only the
| plenipotentiaries are usually entitled to
| sign whatever treaty or convention Is con-
! cluded but delegates frequently participate
! in general discussion, and in some cases at
the conclusion of conferences are provided
| with special credentials TO append their
| signatures.
Historical Instances.
Mr. De Martens. for instance, who was a
| delegate at the peace conference OF 1898
also presided at the meetings Of one OF
the sections which included both plenipo-
! tentiaries and delegates, ninety-five persons
| in all. At the end of the conference he
| was clothed with the necessary powers TO
sign disagreement. Another historical in
| stance which is quoted IS that OF the
African conference held in Berlin in 1854
in which all the delegates participated.
Mr.. WIll0ih. accompanied by Commander
BoutakofI, the Russian naval attache, and
Captain Roussine the naval delegate, to-
day went on In a steam launch to the
Dolphin and Mayhower and presented the
compliments OF M. witte to Commanders
Winslow and Gibbons Commander Isham
and Mr. Takasusi paid similar visits on
behalf OF Baron KOmura,
Car Receiving Jap Terms.
Immediately after the adjournment Of thu
, meeting NJ. Witte set his secretaries tC
work TO put into cipher the conditions o.
peace presented BY Baron Komura, whiel