The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-08-30

asking Mr.. witts II Russia had any lorna
answer to mako to the compromise pro
posals submitted ct Tho last meeting, which
was that Russia should pay Japan $780,
100000 for the recession Of the northern
part Of Sakhalin Island. Mr.. witts an
Eswered promptly that he had final and
definite answer to make, and Il was that
Russia would not pay single penny to
Japan.
Baron Komura evidently expected this
Response. for he was ready with another
proposition. He suggested that the prios
b scaled down. and VA again informed
by Mr.. witts that no money would b
paid.
Il have spoken my last word and 90 has
my Emperor said Mr.. Wltte In effect.
THIN JAPANESE nSvoYs YIELDED.
Then came the most dramatic moment
Of the conference. Quietly, with charao-
teristio Oriental stolidity, Baron Komura
offered In behalf Of Japan to waive the
claim for indemnity. Hespoke in Japanese,
and whom his words had been interpreted
into French for the hsneft Of tho Russian
ENJOYS they were unable for few seconds
to comprehend tho Importance Of their
adverssry's generous proY .dtion.
But Mr.. Whites establishment quickly
wore away, and with that ability to grasp
q situation promptly, born Of his practical
training in business, he answered Baron
Komurs without any evasion.
.In that case be said, - no told the
story aftsrward to those who sought tho
good news from HE own lips. 'we will'give
you half Of sakhalln."
Baron Komura did not give HE answer
at once. There was some discussion /,
the details Of which are Of no great i'm.
portanoe now, and In the end the japanese
asssnted to tho Russian Offer. thus insur-
Ing peace.
ARRANGING TIE DETAILS.
The rest Of the meeting and another
session held this afternoon wsre devoted
to arranging d3taih. 1t was agreed that
Russia should pay Japan the actual cost
Of k.eping the prisoners Of war. minus the
cost to which Russia has been put for caring
for the few soldiers, sailors and civilians
Who are in her custody. II was agreed
also chat sakhalin leland should be divided
on the hftieth parallel. Russia retaining
tho northern part, which commando the
mouth Of tho Amur River. aad Jspa. the
southern part, commanding Ii Perouse
Strait and nearest vladivostok.
The question Of . peclniary adjustment
Of the claims Of Russian and foreign holders
Of the bonds Of the EAstern Chinese rail-
way. which Japan viii obtain from Russia
BY ths terms Of the treaty. Was not pressed.
10 that japan Win sscurs control Of this
great enterprise without binding hersslf'
to pay dollar. Icy
TREATY 10 De sIoNsD AT WARRINGTON.
The treaty. will 81 drawn by Prof. Mar
tsns. the international Law adviser Of the
Russians, and Mr.. Denisoh, the diplomatic
adviser Of the japanese snvoy. Mr..
Denison 10 an American, and Prot. Mar
tens h we'll known In this country.
having been associated with the vsnesue-
Ian boundary arbitration In Paris in Mr..
Cleveiand's second term - President and
- ono Of the arbitrator Of the Piou fund
case at Tho Hague, In which the United
States and Mexico were the parties. They
were instructed to begin work immedi-
ately, and It was announced tonight that
they expected the treaty 10 be ready by
Saturday. 49,. r.
The present intention IL to adjourn the
conferences 10 washington when the drafts
Of tie treaty have bcen z..sAe and 70 s!sn
them there. Thus tho convention. which
will end tho greatest war In the worlds
history, will b known - The treaty Of
Washington.
CALL YoB AN ARMrsrIcB.
There was some discussion also by tho
conferees at the morning session In 70
card to ths declaration Of an armistioe,
and Il was agreed that the ENJOYS should
urge upon their Emperors that cessation
Of hostilities b arranged without delay.
Telesrans to that eneot were sSht BY Mr..
Witte to tho Gar and BY Baron Komura
to the Emperor Of Japan. II IL probable
that . armistice viii b siSned on the Man
ohurian battlefield BY Marshal OyamA and
Gen. Lini evitoh.
wIrrn TALKS OF II. INSULT.
Mr.. witte talked freely over tho outcome
Of he negotiations. He was greatly pleased
and showed 1t, although hs did not give
vent TO any enthusiastic s,ation. Beatsd in
his room In 10 Wentworth annex with .
crowd Of Newspaper correspondents
grouped about him, be spoks calmly and
quietly Of the result Of the Portsmouth,
exchanges.
Last night he said. Il oonsidersd the
oase hopeless. But you - did not know
the japanese nature. They had told mo