Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-28

tion. 70 accept H. Emperor Nicholas re-
fused to 60 farther In addition 70 the con-
cesslons already made than TO agree to
the cession OF half Of sakhaln.
Despite the seeming friendliness with which
the presidents suggestion was received.
there is every evidence here that on both
sides some resentment was shown. Espe-
cially Is this true on the Russian side,
where some disposition has been mani
tested In regard to the presidents COM
mUnication containing the suggestion OF
his proposed compromise as eveidence that
he sided with Japan. According to high
japanese authority vino has been in
position to speak. It has been shown that
It was considered that Japans victories
gave II a right to ask for an indemnity,
in fact II not in name, and was also en-
titled to sakhalln and that its military
occupation OF sakhalin gave It the right
10 the island. The presidents friends,
however. claim that when the full text
OF his proposition is before the world all
criticism must cease.
Action Fully warranted.
II is well therefore, again to repeat
the statement tolegraphed last night which
comes from one in full possession OF the
entire action taken by President Roose-
welt:
IF the civilized world could know at this
time the precise nature OF the propositions
made TO Russia and japan by President
Roosevelt It would seem that the force OF
public opinion Of the great neutral nations
OF the world would induce the plenipoten-
tieries and their governments to pause and
consider seriously the results before break
InF up finally the present conference with
cut an agreement Indeed, they might
scarcely dare i'm the face OF the worlds
opinion refuse to accept in principle at
least the suggestions offered by the presi-
dent"
Assistant Secretary Peirce, after the an
nouncement Of the decision to adjourn over
TO Tuesday, saw both NJ Witte and Mr..
,eakshira and then sent a long cipher mes
sage to the president Although the pub
lie tonight was led to believe that the
meeting was definitely adjourned until
Tuesday, the Associated Press learned late
tonight that according to the joint under
standing between NJ. witte and Mr.. Taxa
hira, II was agreed that there would be no
meeting until Japan's response to what
may be regarded as the Russian ultimatum
arrived. The meeting. therefore, may not
be held Wednesday OF Thursday. Toxic
must now decide and. judging from the
tone--of the Japanese press. the govern
ment must face a great deal of opposi-
tion at home II 1t yields further.
Tension is High.
NJ. Plancon acted as interpreter for NJ.
witte and Mr. Takahira at this interview
tonight. After the interview NJ. witte
called NJ. de Martens and NJ Pokotloff
into conference. The interview between NJ.
Witte and Mr. Takahira was the sensation
OF the day.
Everybody has AZ oh fapq eli
On all sides the report had been spread that
tomorrow would witness the final up
and that tomorrow night the hotel would
be deserted. The Russian attaches who
know NJ Whites position talked Of making
their p p. c. calls and were discussing the
dates Of the steamer sailings, etc. Then
suddenly at 3 o'clock the rumor got abroad
that NJ. Witte and Mr.. Takahlra were in
private consultation. Fifty correspondence
beleaguered the door OF NJ. Whites room
When It was over NJ. wltte emerged and
pretended to be greatly astonished at the
crowd OF Journalists. He appeared to be ir
very good humor and cracked several Jokes
in French, which most of those present die
not comprehend, and briefly made the an
nouncement quoted above.
Opposed to Dividing Island.
TOXIC. Aug. 27.-The proposal that SAX
is exciting strong popular opposition her,
AMI II Is freely predicted that acceptanc,
Of IT Will result in demonstrations agains
the government. The Nichi Nichi de
elares:
Peace under such circumstances woulC
ne imperfect. Peace must be concluded
since the island was recovered at the poin
OF the sword there is no room to enter
tain proposal for a partial surrender O
IT, Should our government try to con
eiude peace in the presence Of so man!
result would only be a temporary cessa
tion of hostilities for which we woul,
hold our authorities responsible and ur
hesitatngly blame them japan shall ad
here 10 It's demands with reference to tn
payment of indemnity and the cession o
territory.
The Hocht Shimbun expresses surprls
that the proposal to divide Sakhalm wa
made and says the proposal verges on tn
absurd.
The Maihichu says:
II the reported proposal to divide SAX
halin Is true. II Is a most grave and seri
Gus danger to our country. 1t will b
imp >ssible to entertain it. as 1t would onl
serve TO sow the seeds OF further danger
negotiations II the proposal Is seriousl
made.
Bombards Russian Position.
Rear Admiral Katoka has reported {
the imperial Navy department that tn
naval division sent up the Amur rive
bombarded and destroyed two Russia
guard stations at zharef and Lazervo, o
the south bank Of the river. These sta
tions had recently been reinforced.