New-York tribune., 1905-08-06

him again at his home the present summer
''Now," said the President, II want little in
formal visit with you baron, and you, Mr..
Takahira." and, with laugh and a wave of
the hand, he bore them off to Commander
winslow's private cabin, where they chatted
for FIVE or six minutes, the rest of~the suite
meanwhile standing around, smiling politely
upon Mr.. Peirce and at one another.
While this was going on, the Chattanooga,
bringing the Russians from New-Tork, had
dropped anchor in the bay, and at % p. m,
in response to a signal from the Mayfower
telling that all was in readiness for their re-
ception, Count Witte and his followers disem-
bersed for the Presidents yacht That meant
nineteen more guns. The japanese were es-
corted to another part of the Mayhower while
the Russians were climbing up the side.
The reception of the Cars plenipotentiares
was practically repetition of that of the Jap
anese. There were the same hearty handshakes,
and after going through it the President ex-
tended the same invitation 10 Count Witte and
Barren Rosen that he had given TO Baron
Komura and Mr.. Takahira. 1T was a great
pleasure to have you visit me- he saidr land |
want TO have you come out TO my home again
and take lunch with me-"
The most delicate function of the day, that of
introducing the enjoys to each other, was over
in a ifffy Almost before one could tell about it
the Japanese had fled in; Count Witte and
Baron Komura joined hands, Mr.. Takahira and
Baron Rosen came together, and all the Japan
ese and all the Russians were shaking hands
simultaneously.
Now lets come TO lunch" said the President,
heartily. Captain. is the lunch ready:" he
added turning TO Commander Winslow. Com
mander Winslow said that it was, and the
President started for the doorway leading into
the little hallway which connects the two
cabins Quick as a fash Count Witte fell in
behind the President. Baron Komura smiled
and came after. and following him Baron Rosen
took up the march 10 the dining room.
In single file after that the members of the
two suites proceeded to the cabin where the big
table. piled high with salads. sandwiches GRO
quettes and other good things seemed to invite
the envoys 10 forget their animosities in gen
erous cheer. The President took a sandwich in
toned TO Count Witte and Baron Komura to do
likewise. They did, and found chairs side by
side at one corner of the room.
The President took q seat directly in front Of
them and devoted his remarks impartially TO
both as be discussed the edibles. Minister
Takahira and Baron Rosen sat side by side, also
within range of the Presidents voice and al
most within touch of his hand. The other mem
bers of the two parties stood around the table or
occupied the big cushioned chairs at either end
Of the room. The Chinese walters supplied the
wants Of everybody fast as they could, while
the boats officers. from Commander Winslow
down 10 the youngest lieutenant, moved about
offering sandwiches, rolls, cups of coffee and
glasses of wine TO every one who seemed to
have an empty hand or a hungry look in his
eye.
In the middle of the luncheon the President
rose and said: Gentlemen | propose toast
TO which there will be no answer and which I
ask you TO drink in silence, standing. | drink
10 the welfare and prosperity of the sovereigns
and the peoples of the two great nations whose
representatives have met one another on this
ship: 1t is my most earnest hope and prayer
I'm the interest not only of these two great
powers but of all civilized mankind. that just
and lasting peace may speedily he concluded be-
tween them
AS the luncheon neared its end some one sug-
gesfed that the envOys be photographed with
the President. All agreed, and the four pleni-
pofentiaries walked out into the hallway where
the light was better. Take positions any
where" exclaimed the President @"Stand where
you want to- Count Wtte and Baron Rosen
at once moved 10 the right side of the President
and Baron Komura and Mr. Takahra TO his left
They were photographed in this position, and
the reception was al end The japanese
ENJOYS shook hands with the President and
with the Russians and went upstairs 10 find
their hats.
President Roosevelt and his cousin. W. Emlen
Roosevelt left the Mayhower and as the execu-
tive stepped over the side the great blue flag
that proclaiuns his presence on board ship iut-
tered down from the peak TO the accompaniment
Of the Inevitable tNenty-one gun salute. Then
the Japanese departed The Russian flag was
ran up TO the mast peak, TO replace the Presi-
6ents banner for until the Mayfower reaches
Pcrtsmoutl. she will be, automatically speaking,