Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1905-08-10
FIRST BUSINESS THE PASSING ON
CREDENTIALS.
ATMOSPHERE Is FRIENDLY
UnofticiaI indications Favorable TO
Termination Of War - Japanese
Terms and Russian Proposal for
Armistiee to Come Early in Confer
cnce at Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, n, H., Aug. ALI Ger,
emouies attending the reception and
introduction of the peace ENJOYS being
concluded, they will, ut todays SEES,
sion, pass upon each others creden.
tiais, The second days session. Thurs,
day or Friday, it is expected will be
devoted either to the consideration Of
of the Japanese peace terms, or 10 a
proposition for an armistice by the
Russian plenipotentiartes II has been
estimated that ii a basis of negotia.
lions for peace IS found, the actual me-
gctatiCns will consume something
like five weeks time before the treaty
can be perfected and signed.
The landing ana reception of the en-.
voys yesterday was a function replete
with ceremony. The dignity of the
nations salute was contrasted With
the hearty EXPLANATIONS of good will
on the part of the thousands of per
sons who thronged the streets of Ports
mouth and surrounded the courthouse,
NlNlS WV VI AOA NNANNhN fANAiSNtANNN
cordial words of welcome.
The ENJOYS Of both Japan and Rus.
sia were much affected by the demon
stlatlon he American public. Min,
lister Wits rode through the business
section of the town with his tall silk
hat raised above his head in constant
Acknowledgement of salutes. Amlhs.
sador Rosen, in the same carriage,
was also uncovered in honor of the
cheering crowds. In the carriage fol
lowing We're the Japanese ENJOYS and
they, too. were not remiss in respond.
ing to the hurrahs of the crowds.
After the party arrived at the court
house. Governor McLane delivered
formal speech of welcome which was
responded to by a profound bow by
both parties. These ceremonies over,
the ENJOYS were escorted to Il hotel
where they had dinner. While there
are no official statements or predlc.
lions regarding the outcome OF the
forthcoming negotiations, the preva-
lence of general good feeling is notice.
able throughout the environs OF the
peace missions
1t is thought that at today's meeting
of the peace ENJOYS ii may be possible
to exchange the fundamental bases on
which the representatives CT the bel
ligerent powers may be able to come
to an understanding. 1t is only after
an accord on these fundamental bases
that an almistica will be considered
ddvantageously by both parties On
enc point the Russian delegates are IN
Structed not to yield, that regarding
war indemnity, which, 1t was stated, Is
against Russian feeling, against Rus
sian pride and against the whole ms
tory of the country.
Wltte Serves the Ladies.
AS guests Of Rear Admiral Mead,
the Observation-Disclosures and their suites
were introduced last evening to party
of invited guests. lnformality cnarac'
terized the whole affair. The mem
hers of the two missions were soon
thrown together and they showed no
I leSlldIlOu III III Wv o~'~
conversation with the guests. komura
and Rosen we're especially cordial in
their greetings and were soon engaged
in a long conversation, retiring to one
side of the hall. White refused to per.
nit ais luncheon to be served until he
mad assisted in serving all the ladies'
in the group about him. The demo
cratic sight of the ranking Russian
plenipotentiary handing refreshments
to the guests was one Of the interest.
ing incidents of the luncheon. Before
leaving, the Russian and Japanese
again greeted each other cordially
cassini as Advisor.
St Petersburg. Aug. Count Cas-.
SIM, the former ambassador of Russia
10 the United States, has arrived here.
He will remain in st. Petersburg dur.
ing the peace negotiations, as his
knowledge of the eastern situation and
familiarity with America particularly
fit him to act in an advisory capacity
to the government while the negotia.
tions are progressing.