The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-08-15

Oscar Straus Said Jew Leaders Would
Ask Russian Envoy That All Restric-
tive Laws Against Their People in the
CARS Domains he Repeaied-Mr.
selisman Admits That Russian Finances
Might he Discussed - Favorable OPP
portunity for Raising Needed Funds.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Aug. l4.-Three OF
the twelve conditions precedent to peace
which the Japanese laid down on Thursday
we're agreed upon to-day between the ENJOYS
OF that Government and OF Russia. Nobody
knows positively that treaty will be con-
cluded. but the outlook is more hopeful
than ever How hopeful 1t ia may be I'M
derstood from the opinion Of the pleuipo-
tentiaries that there is no prospect Of a
break for two weeks at least.
The Japanese condition that Russia
recognize the preponderating influence OF
Japan in Corea was agreed to by Mr.. Witte
and Baron Komura to-day, and the sue
ceeding articles, which relate to the evacua-
ton OF Manchuria and the recognition by
both Japan and Russia Of the integrity
Of China, were disposed Of definitely in
comparatively short order. Tomorrow
the fourth article will be taken up for dis
cussion.
WHITE coNFER rs WITH JEWISH BANKERS.
But the rapid progress made by the peace
commissioners and the promise which it
gives Of ultimate agreement were equalled
In interest here by the arrival Of delega-
ton Of prominent Jews. whose coming
was forecasted in THE Sun this morni 6.
Jacob II. Schiff of the banking firm Of
Kuhn, Loeb Co.. Isaac Seligman Of the
banking firm Of j. 4 w. Seligman, Oscar 8.
straus, former Minister to Turkey, and
Adolph Lewisohn, the New York Jewish
leader, reached here this afternoon. in re-
Spouse to a request from Mr.. Witte, and
went into conference with him at o'clock
tonight.
Mr.. Strauss explained that the purpose
Of Mr.. Witte In asking him and his
associates to come to Portsmouth was to
discuss with them means for ameliorating
the condition Of the Jews in Russia, but
Mr.. Seligman went a step further in speak
ing Of the mission. He said that, while
primarily the object Of Mr.. Witte was to
secure the views Of the Heading American
Jews in regard to the treatment Of their
race in the Cars domains, it was to be
expected that the finances Of Russia would
be considered.
Whatever may be said to the contrary.
there is every reason to believe that Mr..
Witte il making arrangements to raise
money for Russia and that he desires to
secure the cooperation Of the Jewish bankers
to that end. There has been correspond
ence on the subject with Kuhn, Loeb d Co.,
and those who are on the inside here arc
aware that Mr.. White is seeking to lay the
foundation for obtaining the means with
which to satisfy the demands of Japan.
The shrewdn Of his course Is obvious.
II by promises to make less onerous the
burden imposed upon the Jewish subjects
Of the Car he secures the respect and graft
tude Of the great Jews Of the world, to raise
money would be comparatively easy. But
It must be raised to purchase peace, not to
continue the war.
RUSSIA GAINS ONE POINT.
To revert to the surprising progress
made by the peace ENJOYS to-day, it is
important to note that not only did the Rus
SLAMS and the Japanese plenipotentiaries
reach a complete understanding on the
subjects discussed. but actually agreed
upon the terminology and signed proto-
coils conta lining the three articles. In other
words, the ENJOYS disposed completely Of
the conditions Of Japan that Russia recog-
nize Japan's preponderance OF influence in
Corea, that Russia evaouate Manchuria,
and that both bel!igerents recognize the
political and territorial integrity Of the
Chinese Empire.
When the plenipotentiaries met this
morning at $50 o'clock in the bare looking
brick building OF the Portsmouth Navy
Yard In which they hold their sessions,
they took up for consideration the only
remaining point of dispute with reference
to the recognition Of. Japan's superior
rights in the Hermit Kingdom. This re-
naming point related to the contention
OF Russia that she should receive most
favored nation treatment in her trade
intercourse with Corea Mr.. Witte and
Baron Rosen ultimately gained their point
and had the satisfaction Of seeing 1t drafted
in black and white and the agreement
upon it signed by Baron Komura and Mr..
Takahira.
There never was any serious dispute
over the disposition Of the Corean ques-
ton. Russia readily recognised the prin-
ciple tAet Japen bold The dominant ineaslss