New-York tribune., 1905-08-20

that it Will be transmitted TO Emperor Nicholas.
On the result of his consideration viii depend
the fate of the peace conference. 1t is not i'm
probable that before the ENJOYS meet next Tues
DAY morning at the Portsmouth Navy Yard it
will be known with some degree Of definiteness
whether there is to be peace in the Far East or
q continuance of the
Until the present time President Roosevelt has
refrained from any action. even by indirection.
that might be construed into interference with
the plenipotentisries of the warning nations.
He announced at the beginning Of the negota-
tons that neither by word nor by act would ne
participate in the proceedings of the conference
though he made il perfectly clear to the ENJOYS
OF both Russia and Japan that he would De
ready at any time to assist them in proper way
IN the great work which they had been desig-
mated by their respective emperors to under-
take
In anticipation, however. of the failure OF the
ENJOYS TO agree upon certain OF the arucies
which they had to consider, and in expectation
that he might be appealed TO by one sioe OF 'iie
other before the conclusion of the conference
the President has been in communication with
the great neutral powers. His purpose was 10
enlist their support in a final effort to secure
an honorable peace. With King Edward he
communicated because Great Britain is prac-
.ical ally of Japan and with President Loubet
because France is the nearest friend OF RUSSIA
Germany. also. was appealed to and emperor
William is exerting his influence for peace
Through Mr. Griscon. the American Minister
ST Toxic the President also has been working
but Il cannot be ascertained whether his efforts
have been directed toward a reduction or the
demands OF Japan. 1t is surmised' however
that he has urged the japanese government so
20 modify its terms as 70 render II the easier
for Russia TO accede to them
Baron Kaneko, confidential representative OF
the Japanese government in this country, has
been keeping in close touch with President
Roosevelt since the peace negotiations were in
their incipiency For the fourth time in two
weeks and for the second time within week
ne was in conference with the President last
evening. Neither he the President would
disclose the nature Of their interview, but II is
significant that the baron had scarcely started
for New-York before the Presidents interest In
she negotiations at Portsmouth became active
He sent long communication to Mr.. Peirce,
Third Assistant Secretary Of State, at Ports
mouth, and then ensued a long distance con-
ference between the President and the Russian
envoys, the messages being transmitted through
Secretary Barnes here and through Mr. Peirce
at Portsmouth.
The President invited NJ Witte TO send
trusted envoy. preferably Ambassador Rosen, to
Sycamore Hill in order that he might present
TO him for the consideration OF the Russian
mission proposition of the highest importance
The invitation of the President was accepted
and the details soon arranged
Baron Rosen, accompanied by Prince kouda-
chef his secretary left Portsmouth early this
morning He went 10 Boston, where he boarded
a limited train for New-York. At 2:45 o'clock
-asn raa6a
al New-Rochelle where Ambassador Rosen and
Prince Koudacheff left II and boarded the naval
yacht sylph. which the President had directed
be sent to New Rochelle TO convey the Russian
envoy to Oyster Bay.
Bearing Baron Rosen and his secretary the
sylph entered oyster Bay and cast anchor be
low sagamore Hill at All P. NJ. Five minutes
later the Presidents callers were en- route to
the J. West Roosevelt pier in the Sylph's
launch AS he Iandad, Baron Rosen almost
brusque in his refusal TO discuss his mission.
He and Prince Koudachef entered one of the
Presidents carriages, which was awaiting them.
and We're driven to Sycamore Hill.
They remained with the President about an
hour At the conclusion of the conference,
while Baron Rosen still declined to talk Of his
visit. his denleanor was changed absolutely. His
face was wreathed in smiles and his manner
was quite genial. The interview evidently had
been entirely satisfactory TO him.
The Russian visitors were conveyed to the
Sylph in the motor boat and shortly before 6
o'clock the yacht weighed anchor and steamed
out Of the bay. Her destination rot dis
closed. but il supposed 10 be some point on
the lower New-England coast. where Baron de
Rosen and Prince Koudacheff might catch d
train that would enable them to reach Magnolia
tonight.
President Roosevelt said this evening that he
could not discuss I'm any way his conference
with Ambassador Rosen. The intimation con-
veyed by his remarks was that publicity at this
moment might imperil. If not wreck entirely,
the negotiations pending The President would
not indicate. either, his opinion Of the result OF
the negotiations
II is quite evident from the trend of events to-
day that the Russian envoys now in pos
session OF Information that Will assist them ma
teriaiiy in concluding agreement with tbs
Japanese penipotentiaries. 1t would be futile
10 speculate TO the nature Of this informa-
tion TO the character OF the proposition the
President submitted to Baron Rosen. But it
1nunicating with their governments. able to
proceed with their labOrs next Tuesday with
out rupture. it will be due to the final effort
made to-day by President. Roosevelt.
CZAR REM4TNS FIRM