Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-13

of the peace conference, and Japan.
through Minister Takahira, has suggest
ed another. 1t is intmated officially
that an agreement on the place of hold
ing the conference may be determined
in few days. but no suggestion. ex-
Cept of a negative character. of the choice
of either of the belligerents is obtain
able. 1t is known that neither Wash
ington nor the battlefield of Manchuria
the selection of either Russia or
Japan. Further than that, informa ton
of a definite nature was withheld. There
is suggestion that. in the question of
the selection of the location of the peace
conference. President Roosevelt shall act
as an arbiter. 1t is expected that the two
governments principally interested will
have serious difficulty in reaching an
agreement on that point, as Russia al
ready has indicated informally that
Japans selection of a place probably
would be satisfactory to Emperor Mich
olas.
Official assurance Is given that at pres
ent the response made by Japan to the
Presidents Identical note will not be
made public from Washington In precise
form. inasmuch as the Russian reply is
not available in similar form. Negotia-
tions between Washington and st. Peters
burg and between Washington and Tokyo
are in progress. and the final arrange
ments for the peace conference. In its
essential details. are likely to be ques-
ton of only a few days. AS soon as the
arrangements are completed definitely an
armiStlce Will be agreed upon, ana the
great armies in Manchuria VIII lower
their bayonets pending the formal nego-
tiation of "A permanent treaty of peace
Undesirability of Washington.
Count Cassini. the Russian ambassador,
called at the White House last night by
appointment to discuss with the Presi-
dent the selection of a place for the
peace conference. This subject had been
discussed by the President in his confer
ence with the Japanese minister in the
afternoon. Count CaSSini learned from
the President Japan's views about this,
and also as to the number of pfenipoten-
tlarieS. Upon his return to the embaS-
sy the ambassador, it is understood, COM
municated this Information to his gov
eminent On one point Count Cassini and
Mr. Takahira are agreed, and that is the
undesirabiiity of Washington for a mid
summer conference
Japan does not wish Paris, and Russia
Is unfavorable to Mukden or Chefoo
Both are opposed to Washington for
climatic reasons. though neither would
oppose the selection of an American wa
tering place. and among those already
mentioned are Newport and Manchester
by-the-Sea. Geneva Is also considered,
and 1t would not be objectionable to
Japan. long conference at the Russian
embassy last evening between Mr.. Van
Swinderin. the Netherlands minister. and
Count CasSini, the Russian ambassador.
strengthened the belief that Russia was
seriously considering the selection of The
Hague for the scene of the negotiations.
Commissioners Under Consideration.
1t is understood that Marquis Ito
Baron komura, minister for foreign at
fairs, and General Yamagata. chief of
staff. are the three under consideration
by the emperor as plenipotentiaries, and
that the inclination of the belligerents is
that each select two plenipotentiaries
NJ. Nelidoff Is understood to have been
tentatively selected by Russia, and it is
suggested possible that he he q 8
sisted by Baron Rosen, though this lacks
official confirmation.