Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-24

its demand. Russia, on the contrary, mas
conceded freely and fully everything It
could give consistently with It's sense of
national honor and dignity. Hence, what
to Japan is but a matter Of money Is to
cash claim is therefore immeasurably easier
to Japan than 1t would be for Russia to
II. therefore the efforts of American
friends are to be crowned with success II
the labors of the conference are not to end
in smoke and IL the effuson of blood In the
! far east is to be terminated, II behooVes
japan to make frank declaration tnat IL
withdraws once for all and without reserve
it's demand to have its war costs paid in
any shape or form. Therefore, despite the
positive and emphatic declaration of the
we'll meaning but mistaken journalists al
luded to above, peace is not, and cannot DC,
assured until Japan unreservedly with
draws its claim to have the costs OF the
campaign refunded by Russia.
When shown the above statement
competent japanese authority declined to
| make a reply. I'VE are not talking" he
said. I'VE are not fighting this battle in
the newspapers. When all is over we will
give our side of the story to the world
Public Opinion in Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 3.-2 a. m.-
The Associated Press has the best of rea-
sons and authority for declaring again, with
| increased emphasis. that Russia will never
consent to the payment OF an indemnity to
| Japan. Such payment would so graVely
1 menace lne VITAL interests VI lllS oNdAS oS
| to make this article in the Japanese terms
utterly Impossible of acceptance.
Furthermore, the Associated Press has
| the same reasons and authority for the
declaration that IL Japan withdrew her in
. demnity demand peace would practically
| be assured, as the Russian attitude on the
other three points, including the cession of
Sakhalin, does not preclude the possibility
Of reaching satisfactory settlement on these
| points.
Russia is ready, however, to make a
reasonable and proper payment for the
maintenance of the Russian prisoners in the
| hands of the Japanese. This has been the
attitude of the Foreign office since the four
points in dispute were referred to 81.
Petersburg from Portsmouth, and 1t is the
| true expression of Russian official and pub
| lie opinion.
Mr.. Meyer, the American ambassa-
dor had an audience with the en-
peror at Peterhof this afternoon
which lasted three hours. Presumably
the matter OF peace was discussed at
length, but nothing can be ascertained at
present regarding what actually took place,
as the embassy declines TO give out any
| statement
1t is known, however, that long cable
gram has been sent to Washington, giving
lllo ANsuAlSs u lilS conference
Mr.. Meyer left St. Petersburg at p. M,
arriving at Peterhof an hour later, and re-
turning to St. Petersburg shortly before 8
o'clock. The emperor attended the ma
neuvers in the morning and returned to
Peterhof just in time to receive Mr.. Meyer.
PresIdent Appeals to CEar.
OYSTER BAY, Aug. 23.-President
Roosevet's final effort to induce cessa-
sl. 20. l.. al.
dramatic in it's extraordinary interest.
Through George L. Meyer. the Ameri-
can ambassador at st. Petersburg, he has
made a direct appeal to Emperor Nicholas
| to permit the adoption Of such measures
in the pending peace conference as will
! terminate the war.
As a result OF the presidents instruc-
tions, Ambassador Meyer had a special au-
dence with Emperor Nicholas today at
Peterhof palace What conclusions were
reached at that conference is not known
here, as no intimation has been given of
the receipt by the president OF Ambassador
Meyers cabled report.
The report received from Assistant Sec
retary Of State Peirce at Portsmouth that
the plenipotentiaries had adjourned their
sittings untI next Saturday was a source
OF satisfaction. II is a distinct assurance
that efforts are being made with increas-
ing prospect OF ultimate success TO COM
promise on the crucial points Of differ
ences among the conferees. 1t is regarded
as certain that every hour gained In the
time OF the conference makes for a peace
full conclusion Of the differences.
Better Feeling at Berlin.
BERLIN, Aug 2S,-The foreign office
looks upon the possibilities of peace as more
favorable today than they were yesterday
but no predictions are ventured The In
crease of confidence rests upon indications
Of Jgpanese forbearance and upon Presi-
dent Roosevelts influence which is felt al
both Toxic and St. Petersburg. Reports
from St Petersburg, however are not
hopeful. The Russian government might
admi. all points except payment Of the
japanese war expenses, but the foreign
once has been informed from ST. Peters
burg that Russia will not consent 10 pay
one rouble IN the form of indemnity. The
Bourse today felt the influence Of London'i
greater optimism.
Greater Confidence az Paris.
PARIS, Aug, &.-RepOrts from Ports
mouth today, indicating prospects Of mu
tual concessions, restored the feeling of con
hdence in official and financial circles. Tn,
Bourse showed some notable Improvement
from the sudden slump OF yesterday. Rus
stan securities were In active demand from
the start, 4s showing an advance Of 4
eentimes, The APPEARANCE OF the Russian
bank statement also favorably influence,
this situation. This shows that the debi
balances OF the government TO the banl
has been replaced by government credi
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