The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-16
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PREPARING FOR The
CONFERENCE At WASHINGTON
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time ago ordered 10 leave Washington for
a rest and a change.
There is keen interest In the corps over
the possibility Of a meeting OF Count
Cassini and Minister Takahira. prior 10
the arrival OF the regular plenipoten-
tiaries IL is believed that the initial
meeting between these envoys In case one
is decided upon will be at the White
House. where the presence OF the presi-
dent will avail 10 mitigate embarrass-
ment.
GERMANY KEENLY INTERESTED.
Next 10 the beligerents themselves Ger
many has shown the most keen inter-
est in the selection OF q place for the
negotiation. From the outset she has
both here md at ST. Petersburg and To-
kio exerte; powerful influence to get
the negotiators TO Washington.
1t was the emperors belief that only in
Washington would the negotiators he free
from the unsolicited interference OF neu-
trll powers. This same fear OF outside
interference caused Germany 10 assist
the president al every step in his efforts
TO bring the belligerents together.
More than a month ago rurpors that
several powers were prepared 10 act
Jointly as peace makers reached the Ger
man government and its suspicious move
mentS were aroused.
With the president acting as "the
friendly channel OF communica tons"
Germany took the ground that China's
integrity would be assured and that no
European power would obtain a COM
mission for Its part in the tisk OF end
ing the war.
CAUSED SENSATION.
st. Petersburg. June l6.--The announce
ment that Emperor Nicholas had accept
ed the resignation OF his uncle. Grand
Duke Alexis. as high admiral created
great sensation when II became known
today. but the announcement came 700
late for comment In the morning papers.
Commenting on the selection of Wash
ington as the place OF meeting for the
peace plenipotentiaries, The Novoe
Vremya calls upon Russian diplomacy TO
prepare TO struggle seriously and not re-
peat the drifting policy which the Rus
stan diplomats followed before the war. 10
decide what Russia wants and TO act
accordingly.
The Russ dwells on the necessity for
selecting the ablest men available 10 rep-
resent Russia at the Washington meeting.
since they may have to conclude a peace
which will stand for many years in the
Far East
NEW AND OLD RUSSIA.
The Bourse Gazette demands THAI men
representing new" and not old Russia
shall be sent The paper adds:
The other powers are already express
Ing fears that Russia and Japan will ar
rive at rlpprochement which Will dc.
eide the destiny Of eastern Asia. These
fears should be n powerful instrument IN
the hands OF the Russian pleniooten-
tiaries"
The Listck says the world formerly cx-
pressed alarm at the Russian advance
eastward. but seems now TO be Indifferent
10 "Japans advance" westward through
Korea and Manchuria
In lS95,' the paper continues. Germany.
France and Russia protested against Ja-
pan exploiting China. Today no power
comes forward 20 stay Japan's victorious
march Russia stands alone and a peace
may be forced upon her which will he
preiudicial to the interests OF Europe"
RAINY SEASON IN MANCHURIA.
The latest news from the front indicates
that tho rainy season Is beginning sooner
than usual Already heavy storms have
occurred and II the downpours continue.
the military operations necessarily will
come To a standstill without an armistice.
state OF affairs which will last long
enough for the plenipoteutarles TO meet
There Is some talk that Foreign Minis
ter Iamsdorff himself may be one Of the
plCnipotentlaries.
ASKS FOR COAL SUPPLY.
Saigon. French Cochin. China. June l6 -
The Russian auxiliary cruiser Kouban
formerly the Hamburg American line
steamer Augusta Victoria. has arrived on
this port and requested 10 be supplied
with coal sufficient 10 reach the nearest
Russian port Her request is under con.
siders ton. The Kouban is fitted with
wireless telegraph apparatus and carries
/ 10 guns
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