The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-26
WITTE MAY SUBMIT new
PROPOSITION TO JAP ENJOYS
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At u o'clock one of the Russian at
taches was quoted as saying that tele-
grams had been received from st. Peters
burg. but they contained no word which
would permit Mr.. Witte to offer n counter
proposition 10 the Japanese compromise
and that unless the Japanese had a new
proposal the conference was doomed and
today or Monday would mark the final
rupture
MEYER CALLS ON LAMSDORFF.
ST. Petersburg, Aug. $3.50 p. M
Mr.. Meyer. the American ambassador, to-
day received a number of cablegrams
from Washington as a result OF which
he called on Foreign Minister Lamsdorff
this afternoon. The foregn Office said at
p. m. that the situation was still un-
changed and that there had been no de-
velopments over night affecting Russia's
position.
The Russ says: 1T is self evident that
Japan is greatly In need Of money and
war without IT, but Russia has no reason
to pay an indemnity directly or indirectly
and will not do so. 1t may be that Presi
dent Roosevelt will be able TO find an
outlet from the impasse.. Americans can
work miracles In matters OF finance"
The Novoe Vremya says Cannot the
fortunes of war come out way? We have
learned something in the last Is months
and have strengthened our army and
equipment. II we pay an indemnity Japan
will uss our money in preparing to de-
liver new blow. II the war is a bur
den TO Japan let her stop It. 1t would
pay her to do so and It would insure a
long peace both for japan and all her
benevolent creditors"
DECLARED ABSURD.
today received the following communica-
tion from the foreign Office
THE foreign office empowers the AS
ISOLATED Press TO declare that all the re-
ports OF the opposition OF the emperor TO
the mediation OF President Roosevelt are
absurd
"The emperor regards the endeavors of
the president with admiration and takes
the greatest interest in the success OF the
labors for peace In whose beginnings the
emperor personally assisted"
THE VIEW AT PARIS.
Paris Aug. 26-Premier Rouvier had a
long talk at the foreign office today with
NJ Jusserand. ambassador 20 the United
States. 1t Is presumed that IL related to
the American affairs and the status OF the
negotiations at Portsmouth. However II
the government gave no outward signs OF
activity in connection with the peace con-
ference, owing TO the sensitiveness or
French relations with Russia.
Information from officials at st. Peters
burg show that Ambassador Meyers
meeting with the emperor lasted only
ten minutes and was not productive OF
notable results. The brevity OF the meet
ing Is looked on as an unfavorable sign
Nevertheless government circles believe
that Russia's inability to raise more
money for war purposes will prove a de-
cisive factor in compelling a conclusion
OF peace.
Since the Fernch bankers recently re-
fused a new loan on. account of the un-
certainties OF the war their attitude has
become more uncompromising against
prolongation Of the struggle. This is due
TO depression In the enormous amount OF
French holdings Of the Russian securities
Therefore since the Paris money market
IL practically cut of for more war funds
IL Is the View in the highest quarters that
peace has strong chances OF realization
through the financial inability OF Russia
20 continue the war