Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-17

the selection of place for the negotiations
From the outset 1t has both here and at
st. Petersburg and Toxic exercised power
full influence to get the nesotiators to
Washington. 1t was the emperor's belief
that only in Washington would the ne
gotiators be free from the unsolicited in
reference of neutral powers.
Text of Japnn's Answer.
The following Is the text of the Japanese
reply to President Roosevelts identic note
to Japan and Russia on the subject of
negotiations for peace
The imperial government has given to
the suggestions of the president of the
United States embodied in the note
handed to the minister for foreign
affairs by the United States minister
on the 9th inst, very seriously considera-
tion to which, because of its source and
because OF its import, 1T is justly entitled.
Desiring in the interest of the world as
well as Japan the re-establishment of peace
with Russia on terms and conditions that
will fully guarantee its stability. the
the suggestions of the president, appoint
pienipotentiaries Of Japan to meet the
and place as may be found to be mutually
agreeable and convenient for the purpose
peace directly and Indirectly between the
two belligrent powers.
President is Congratulated.
President Roosevelt received at today's
meeting of the cabinet the congratulations
of the cabinet members on his success in
bringing the combatants In the far east
into touch on the terms OF peace. The
controversy beteween Russia and Japan
were discussed formally, but no details not
already known were disclosed.
Russians Discuss situation.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 16.-The an
nouncement that Emperor Nicholas has ac-
cepted the resignation of his uncle, Grand
Duke Alexis. as high admiral, created a
great sensation when 1t became known to-
day, but the announcement came too late
for comment in the morning papers.
Commenting on the selection of Wash
tngton as the place of meeting for the
peace plenipotentiaries. the Novoe Vremya
calls upon Russian diplomacy to prepare
to struggle seriously and not repeat the
drifting policy which the Russian diplomats
followed before the war, to decide what
Russia wants and to act accordingly
The Russ dwells on the necessity for Sc
lecting the ablest men available to repre-
sent Russia at the Washington meeting,
'since they may have to conclude a peace
which will determine for many years Rus
Sia's position in the far east
The Boerse Gazette demands that men
representing new" and not old Russia
shall be sent, and adds
The powers are already expressing fears
that Russia and Japan will arrive at a
rapproaohment which will decide the Ces-
tiny of eastern Asia. These fears should
be powerful instrument in the hands OF
the Russian plenipotentiaries.
The LIstok says the world formerly mani
tested alarm at the Russian advance
eastward. but now seems Indifferent to
"Japan's advance" westward through Corea
and Manchuria
I'm 1885," the paper continues Germany,
France and Russia protested against Japan
exploiting China. Today no power comes
forward to stay Japan's victorious march
Russia stands alone and a peace may be
forced upon 1t which will be prejudiciaI to
the interests of Europe"
The latest news from the front indicates
that the rainy season Is beginning sooner
than usual. Already heavy storms have
occurred and II the downpours continue the
military operations necessarily will come
10 standstill without an armistIce. a
state OF affairs which will last long enough
for the plenipotentiaries TO meet
There Is some talk that Foreign Minister
Lamsdorfr himself may be one of the pleni.
potentiaries.
Count Tolstoi in an interview published
In the Russ today, praises the United
States tender OF its good ofices and Rus.
sias consent TO negotiate but finds fault
with the whole reform movement, pro.