The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-08-21
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OF importance to say until necessity COM
pels them to do 40.
PBEsIDENI's OFFER SENT TO CzAR.
Baron Rosen, who left Oyster Bay last
night, arrived at Portsmouth at noon and
went Immediately to the Wentworth Hotel,
where he had conference with Mr.. Wtte.
The latter was anIiously awaiting his col
leagues return, for he realized that the
business upon which the Baron was sum
moned to Oyster Bay was Of the greatest
importance In the present critical status
Of the peace negotiations.
for long time. When their conference
concluded 1t had been arranged that Mr.
Witte should telegra ph the St. Petersburg
Government the terms Of the proposal
made by President Roosevelt and await
an answer before taking any action In the
matter.
From what was said in we'll informed
quarters here to-day the Gar will prob
ably express his appreciation Of the Presi-
dents tender of good offices, and while
ma king 1t clear that Russia can offer no fur
ther concessions to her enemy, will &C
cept tho Presidents Offer to ascertain
whether Japan will modify the position
she has occupied with respect to the con-
ditions upon which the plenipotentiaries
have been unable to reach an amicable
understanding.
N pvtn In
the Russian response is favorable to Mr..
Roosevelt's suggestions, for the President
to ask the Japanese Government, probably
through Baron Komura. to show ooncilia-
tory attitude toward Russia. This will be
delicate undertaking. a. the Japanese, in
spite Of their high regard for tho United
States and their earnest desire to keep its
friendship, are exceedingly sensitive as to
outside interference and may not hesitate
to say 30.
This was shown at the time when Presi-
dent Roosevelt was engaged in his effort
to bring about q meeting between repre-
sentatives Of Russia and Japan for the
purpose Of discussing terms Of peace. and
1t required the most delicate diplomacy to
save tho Presidents effort from failure.
But the prevailing opinion at Portsmouth
is that the japanese Government will at
least be willing to give courteous attention
to what the President has to say. and that
this attitude will cause q suspension OF the
NEGOTIATIONS while the exchanges between
Mr.. Roosevelt and the representatives OF
Japan arc being conducted.
RUSSIANS TALK OF DEPARTURE.
With tho idea in mind that the conference
| will end futilely this week, the Russian
plenipotentiaries and their assistants are
talking Of sailing dates a. II It were Ger
tainty that they will leave Portsmouth In
a few days. The ENJOYS Of both belligeI ents
will meet again on tuesday. but the general
impression is that thare will be no final
adjournment in any circumstances until
the following day.
Tho Russians have already drawn their
copies Of the protocols which were adopted
during the session Of the conference, Ono
Of these IL typewritten and will probabe
be sent to the Russian Embassy in Wash
inston to be forwarded to the Foreign
onice at st. Petersburg. The other two
are in handwriting. They are the Official
drafts in the French language, which will
be submitted to the Japanese ENJOYS.
Two handwritten drafts in English have
been prepared by the Japanese and these
will be compared with the French drafts
made by the Russians when the sessions
OF tho conference are resumed on Tuesday
It u expected that most Of the session will
be consumed In comparing The drafts and
that an adjournment will b taken until
Wednesday for the purpose Of bringing
the conference to formal close, unless the
Presidents efforts toward peaoe bring about
a change in the prevailing status Of tho OK
changes.
Baron Rosen spent only two hours at
the Wentworth At $50 O'Clock. after the
conclusion Of his conference with Mr..
witte, he started for Magnolia. Mas,
to visit his family.
| It b probable that there will be differences
Of opinion as to tbs Interpretation Of the
French and the English texts when the
plenipotentianes como to compare the
protocols. These differences may lead to
the reopening Of certain questions, and in
the opinion Of the Russians the only hope
Of peace lies In this.
ARMY DOESN'T WANT PEACE.
| Sends Message to Russian EnvoyI Asking
| rA~.s MAJ "a Malta r>rvus