The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-08-23
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Nothing Was Done at This
Mornings Peace Conference.
Secretaries Put in the Time
Squabbling Over Differences.
HOPE LIES IN DELAY.
Efforts to PrOlOng Conference
Into Next Week.
The President Again Appeals
Directly to the Gear.

Portsmouth, Aug. 23.-The morn
ing session of the peace conference
was a complete blank, so far as de-
velopments were concerned. 1t was
not even a real session of the ENJOYS,
but was given up to an attempt on the
part of the secretaries to settle some
disputes which arose as soon as con-
sideration of the protocols began. It
was claimed upon each side that the
corrections which should have gone
into the French text and into the Eng
lish translation had not been made,
and it was therefore decided to give
the secretaries an opportunity to ad-
just their differences as best they
could and at a formal session this
afternoon the homologatiOn of the
text and translation should be made.
Then such disputed points as arose
were to be settled by the plenipoten-
tiaries.
It is stated that Baron Komura and
Mr.. Takahira and Mr.. Witte and
Baron Rosen remained in their re-
spective private quarters this morn
ing while the conference room was
given over to the secretaries.
An intimation is given, however,
that during the morning the plenipo-
tentiaries themselves were in private
consultation. This would be very sig
nificant if true, but no confirmation
is obtainabIe.
Delay, with the president working
directly with the emperor at St.
Petersburg through Ambassad dor
Meyer and with the peace forces of
the world, financial and otherwise,
bringing what influence they can to
bear, means hope. To quote again the
words uttered last night by a com
petent authority, IF the conference
can be prolonged into next week, the
influences brought to pear upon the
Russian emperor will be irresistible -
Paris Feels Better.
Paris, Aug. 23.-Reports from
Portsmouth today indicating prospects
OF mutual concessions restored a feel
ing of confidence in official and finan-
ctal circles. The bourse showed some
notable improvement from the slump
of yesterday. Russian securities were
in active demand As showing an ad-
vance of 40 centimes.
A Hopeful Sign.
Portsmouth, n. H, Aug. 2S.-The
Associated Press cable from st. Peters
burg announcing that Ambassador
Meyer had had an interview with the
emperor at Petershof this morning is
considered one of the most hopeful
signs which has thus far been de-
Veloped. That the president should
have asked Mr.. Meyer to make d per-
sonal appeal to the emperor in his
name, for it could be little less than
Ihat, SHOWS now much in earnest the
president is. 1t was at such a per-
sonal audience with Mr.. Never that
the emperor gave his consent to send
plenipotentiaries to the conference.
More Confidence at Berlin.
Berlin, Aug. 23.-The foreign office
looks upon the possibilities of peace as
more favorable today than they were
yesterday, but no predictions are
ventured- The increase of confidence
rests upon indications of Japanese for
bearance and upon President Roose.
Velts influence which is felt at both
Toxic and st. Petersburg. Reports
from st. Petersburg, however. are MOI
hopeful The Russian government
might admit all points except payment
TO Japan of war expenses, but the
foreign Office has been informed thai
Russia will not consent to nav one
rouble in the form of indemnify. The
bourse today felt the influence of Lon
don's greater optimism.
Message to Meyer
Oyster Bay. Aug 23-President Roose-
welt sent a long message to Ambassador
Meyer Monday evening.
Meyer Sees the Gar.
St Petersburg. Aug. 23.-Mr. Meyer
the American ambassador went this
afternoon to Peterhof. where he was re-
celved by the emperor. The audience
concerned the peace conference.