The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-31
"WHISTLE SOFTLY r
PEACE NOT YET OUT or WOODS, : SAYS PRESIDENT.
Flood of Congratulations From All Over the World for Mir. Roese- velt's Part In the Great
 Drama at Portsmouth.

\ - ! -, Oyster Bay, N. T.. Aug, s0--"whistle softly, we are getting into the thin timber. but we are not yet out of the | woods"
 | This homeiy admonition represents accurately President Roosevelts view of the situation at Portsmouth. Peace II Is in sight, but yet Is not an accom- plished fact. Profoundly as he is gratified at the results already achiev- ed by the plenipotentiaries the Pres ident realizes fully that most impor- tant work remains yet to be done. Un- til that is accomplished. 1t Is scarcely the part of wisdom. he thinks. to; do more than whistle softly"
 The President has no definite idea how long the plenipotentiaries may be engaged in the negotiations in the treaty of peace. He, believes that 1t ought not to take a great length sof time because the points of difference having been resolved. the incorpora- ton of the tentative agreement be- comes practically only question of phraseoloEy. The importance. of the text of the various sections of the treaty Is not minimixed by the Presf- that obstacles may arise at any mo- ment that might delay seriously the associations or possibly wreck them entirely. The woods will not be clear ed entirely until the treaty Is signed and sealed.
 pending of signatures to the treaty raises a question of interest. It was assumed prior to the meeting of the conferees that the treaty, wherever 1t might be negotiated, would be signed in Washington and to be known here- after as The Treaty of Washington" as the conference itself, although held nrfl f~ ErA . ak ington conference. It is proposed that the signing of the treaty take place at Sagamore Hill as a compliment to President Roosevelt for his part in ini- tiating the conference and bringing 1t to a successful conclusion. The treaty then would be known as The Treaty of Sagamore Hilf' and would go down in history along with many other important conventions which have been concluded at places other than continental capitals. This ques- tion lies wholly with the conferees and it Is likely to remain undeter- mined until they practically have con- cluded their work.
 Crowned heads of the world unite with distinguished statesmen of Amer lea and Europe in according the glory of peace between Russia and Japan to President Roosevelt. Throughout last night and today 'telegrams of congratu- lations poured upon the President in a great hood. They came from persons of high degree and of low, and from all quarters of the civilized world.
 Among the first messages received was one from the King of England, as follows: fe >.. =. '. 'l1 ''Mariened. Aug. s2s.
 ''The President-Let me be one of the first to congratulate, you on the. sue cessful issue of the peace conference. to T..-. R.fa., AaH
 (Sisned) Edward, R. l."
 Soon afterwards a notable cordial ca- bIegram was received from Emperor William of Germany. It read:
 "Neuas Palais, Aug. go.
 'President Rooseveit-Just received cable from America announcing agree" ment of peace conference on prelfmina- ries of peace. am over3oyed; express most sincere congratulations at the great success due to your untiring ef- forts. The whole of mankind must unite and will do so in thanking you for the great boon you have given 1t.
 (sfgned) William, l. R"
 Then came telegrams from diplomatic representatives of foreign Governments in this country, from Sir Mortimer Du- rand, the British Ambassador; Ambas- sador Jusserand of France, from Mayer DesPlanches, Ambassador of Italy, and from Sir Chentung Liang Cheng, the Chinese Minister.
 Count Cassini, who recently was suc- ceeded by Baron Rosen as Russian ann bassador to the United States, cabled as follows:
 Paris. Aug. 30.
 President Roosevelt-Profoundly hap py at the result of negotiations which assures a peace honorable to both na- tions and in which you have taken so fruitful a part.
 (SiRned) :~ CassinL"
 William J. Bryan sent a message crediting the President with the peace agreement as follows:
 Janesville. Wis, Aug. 2s.
 President Roosevelt-Accept con gratulations. Your successful efforts to secure peace between Russia and Japan reflect credit on the nation.
 (Signed) Wm. J. Bryan"
 Cordial messages were also received from Senators and Representatives in Congress. congratulating the President from former Secretary of State J. W. Foster.
 President Loubet of France extended his congratulations in this message:
 'TaBegude. Aug. 30,
 President Roosevelt-Your excellen- cy has just rendered to humanity an eminent service for which felicitate you .nGdTIlly. me FfSHCh EtepupAlC IG~ joices in the role that her sister, Amer lea has played in this historic event.
 (Signed) Emile Loubet."
 The President has acknowledged the messages received from King Edward, Emperor William and President Loubet, but the text of his response is not made public here.
 Nashville, Tenn. Aug. so.-The Nash viIle Chamber of Commerce sent Presi- dent Roosevelt the following telegram this morning;
 Nashville, Tenn. Aug. 30.
 Theodore Roosevelt, President, Oys- ter Bay. L. Nashville unites with the earth's highest civilized minds in con graduating you on the. result of the peace mission at Portsmouth"
 Raleigh, N C.. Aug. 30.-Ex-Governor R. B. Glenn of North Carolina today sent the following telegram to Presi- dent Roosevelt:
 Accept congratulations and endorse | ment Gf your monumental work in | bringing about peace between Japan and Russia.
 (signed) 'R. B. Glenn.
 Berlin, Aug. 30.-Emperor William to- | day received the following cablegram