New-York tribune., 1905-08-18
ENJOYS DISAPPOINTED.
Weather for the First Time ProUes
False Prophet.
- Tte Associated Pressl

Portsmouth N H. Aug. 17-If all did not go
smoothly in the peace conference room to-day
the subjects under discussion wholly re-
tponsible for the lack of harmony. for the
weather could not have been more nearly per-
feet. And for the first time to-day the weather
failed accurately TO indicate the trend Of the
negotiations The first few days of the confer
ence went smoothly. harmony reigned and the
weather was excellent. Saturday was an ex-
tremeIy hot day. the mosquitoes were especially
vigorous and Saghalien the subject under
discussion. Not until late in the afternoon did
the atmosphere become COOL and almost stimuli
faneously the plenipotentiaries before adjourn
ing their afternoon session, set aside this
troublesome article to be finally discussed at
another meeting
Monday and Tuesday were difficult days in the
conference room. and cold and disagreeable out
OF doors
The bright sunshine which greeted the ENJOYS
as they started for the navy yard this morn
fDg seemed TO give them hope IN the face Of the
grave problems with which they were TO strug
gle. All four plenipotentiaries started from the
Wentworth in excellent spirits. Their return
was in striking contrast The weather for the
first time had failed in its prophecy. The en-
voys were apparently TOO melancholy over the
results Of their two long sessions-or rather the
lack or resuts-to enjoy 10 the full the gorgeous
sunset or the ride home through the twilight.
The japanese hastened to their rooms. and
in few minutes half q dozen secretaries were
busily preparing cable dispatches which will
hardly clear the wire before the early morning
hours NJ. Takahira dined in his room. Baron
Komura dined in the main dining room with
n. Sato and Mr. Denison, but he did not linger
over his coffee and the conversation of the men
seemed drag.
NJ. witte and Baron Rosen did not have an
opportunity reflect the failures of the
days sessions. They had barely time 70 dress
and go TO the Miles cottage. mile away where
the Third Assistant Secretary Of State and Mrs.
Feirce gave an official dinner in their honor to-
night There were eighteen guests. including
besides the Russian plenipotentiaries NJ Pokoti-
loft NJ. de Martens NJ. Rojestvensky and Com
mander Cameron MGR. winslow, Of the May
flower.
In semi-full dress uniform. Commander TAX
eshits. the japanese naval attsche ar Washing
ton. called officially Commander Winslow on
board the Mayforer to-day TO leave the cards
Of Baron Komura end Mr.. Takahira and 10
present their regrets that their duties prevented
them from calling IN person. Before the
ference adjourrs, however, Baron Komura and
Mr.. Takahira VIII call by appointment on board
the Mayhower and the Dolphin to pay their
epects
The arrival Of Baroness Rosen and Miss
Rosen at the Wentworth was one of the events
of the day They came in automobile from
Magnolia. accompanied by Baron Schlippen-
bach the Russian Consul General at Chicago.
The party took luncheon in the private dining
room OF the Russian mission with the attaches,
whose presence was not needed at the navy
ward. without seeing either II. Witte or
Baron Rosen who were at the navy yard all
day. the baroness and her daughter returned to
Magnolia this afternoon.
n. Whites mail increases every day. Tt has
now reached such proportions that he has des-
;gnated NJ. Rojestvensky. who speaks English
perfectly, 70 answer the communications. NJ.
Titte insists on reading all the personal letters
which coming 10 him from every State in
the Union. He has been deeply touched by the
kindly sentiments they contain. Perhaps a
third OF these letters from Americans. who
say they are anxious to see him that they may
assure him OF their personal admiration. Many
invitations TO visit various parts Of the country
are received This feature OF his visit and the
voluntary outpouring OF friendly feeling for
Russia from quarters whence he least expected
IL will form the subject OF a special report to
the Emperor. when NJ Witte next sees his SOW
ereign.
tennis tournament was the centre of interest
1t the hotel to-day, and NJ. Pokotioff Mr. Hani-
hara and other members of both missions
watched IL for long time. Commander Wins
low came over from the Maylower in his cleo
tric boat 10 watch the play In the afternoon