The Washington times., 1905-08-09

attache of the Russian foreign Office,
who had the credentials of the Cars
ENJOYS IN his pocket.
II was ten minutes later before the
waiting crowd ar the main entrance of
The hotel was rewarded with a sight
little Baron Komura came first. dressed
iii black frOck. with white WaistCoat
and derby hat. He was smoking half
consumed cigarette without any holder.
Takahira Lights Up.
He was closely followed by Minister
Takahi~a, who was attired in a gray
suit with n large Panama hat on his
head. Just before entering the car Mr..
Takahira stopped to light cigarette.
So 1t happened THAI every one of the
ENJOYS on the way to discuss the issues
OF peace or war in the Far East was
drawing Inspiration from these h[tle
rolls of tobacco. The Japanese travelled
n a black car and were accompanied
5y NJ. Adachi, the secretary OF the Jap
lnese foreign office. who Is an expert
h'rencA scholar.
Session Will Be Brief.
The first session of the peace commits
sion will be brief. There viii be an inter-
change OF credentials and they VIII be
examined carefully, especially bv the
Japanese who have a feeling recollective
Of the manner in which they were duped
by II Hung Chang, after the war with
China. into giving their terms 10 man
who was not invested with power 10
consider them.
II is TO this the japanese attribute the
ability OF Russia, Germany and France
to get together and deprive them of the
fruits of their victory over China. Japan
viii not make the error now. Unless the
credentials presented by NJ. Witte ana
Baron Rosen empower them to treat for
peace l am assured the session of the
m far will hg -fs 1.y..
VIII not negotiate with ENJOYS who are
Powerless 10 conclude negotiations.
Credentials Verified.
After the question. of credentials have
been satisfactorily adjusted the com
missioners viii agree upon the routine
10 be followed, the language or Ian
guages to be used. the rules governing
the arguEsant and the number and 6u-
ties of attendants to be admitted TO the
sacred precincts OF the council room.
This work it is believed viii take up
all OF today and maybe tomorrow. When
it has been accomplished Japan will pre-
sent the terms upon Which she IS will
ing TO make peace.
The spirit in which these terms are
accepted by the Russian ENJOYS win
largely govern the question as to Wheth-
er or not an armistice viii be arranged
pending the negotiations, With the first
meeting of the commissioners The feel
ing grows stronger here that an agree
ment VIII be reached.
Where Split May Come.
The question on which the split will
come. if it does come. will be the indem-
nifty. If Japan Is willing TO take instead
Of a great amount in cash, cesslon Of
Port Arthur, Dalny. and Sakhalin, and
the East China railroad. the probabilI-
ties are strong peace will come If. as
is feared. she will insist not only or
these concessions. but a heavy cash
payment in addition. the proba bilities
are that the Russians viii balk,
The question OF peace, Of course, de-
pends upon what cur honorable foes eX-
Dpct 10 obtain said n. Witte today I
have had a general idea Of their pur-
poses, but my government never has had
a specific knowledge OF what would be
demanded. II Is therefore, impossi ble for
ma o say wnat the result of this con
ference viii be, but II the ENJOYS OF
Japan are sincerely anxious TO end the
war. as believe they are, we shall
reach an agreement
Shai leave nothlng undone TO reach
the desired object In this respect Baron
Rosen wholly agrees with me We feel
o. Russia. but that In a measure all the
nations or the world look 10 US for a
sincere effort TO conclude the peace We
snail go about our work as reasonable
men, knowing fui- we'll our responsible
tiles ard the conditions we have to meet
IN case the war must go on the world
Viii nave 10 Judge VINO is Al Taflr