Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-25
Is given OF the statement that such COM
mum cation has been forwarded.
No Pressure on Envoys.

.tuliNdNlOH mas Detn OIWdIuth
No Pressure on Envoys.
An impression is likely to be created by
some recent reports of the presidents ac-
tivity in the peace proceedings that he is
exertlng the powerful influence he possesses
to force the ENJOYS into some sort of agree
ment. No such impression Is warranted
by the efforts he has made. From the in
cipiency Of the negotiations, the president
has been actuated by motives of the most
sincere friendship for both belligerents, and
by desire TO do all that in him lies TO
terminate a conflict so sanguinary that It
has shocked the entire civilized world
Moved by the profound desire to restore
peace the president has lent his good offices
TO the representatives of both Of the war
ring powers, but he has refrained from any
effort which might be regarded as offensive
either by Russia or Japan. He has main
tanned his position as an intermediary, max
Ing suggestions when suggestions were re-
quested, and giving counsel when 1t was
sought.
Impressed by the belief that an agreement
can be reached by the ENJOYS after full
discussion and thorough consideration Of
all phases of the question at issue, President
Roosevelt finally. has appealed for peace
to the st. Petersburg and Toxic govern
ments, communicating his appeals stimuli
taneously to the ENJOYS themselves. Such
suggestions as he has offered and such
propositions as he has made were. for the
consideration of the plenipotentiaries and
were presented with view to facilitating
their fabors. 1t is known that both the
Russian and Japanese governments appre-
ciate the disinterested friendship of the
president and that both have expressed that
appreciation Of his efforts to insure a last
ing and honorable peace.
Japan VIII Insist on Payment.
According to competent Japanese au-
thority, Baron KotnurA and Mr.. Takahira
are opposed to the waiving of Japan's de-
mand for reimbursement of war expenses.
This authority said:
In the conference the Japanese contention
when 1t conceded the ante-bellum de-
mands of Japan, Russia admitted either
that 1t was beaten or that its attitude
prior TO the war was unjustfied and In
either case Japan holds that Russia should
pay the cost of the war Japan feels that
Russia's talk Of saving It's face" is hardly
reasonable, claiming that its face was lost
when ii Conceded the ANTE belum de.
mands". which constituted the real casus
belli.
Advice received ssy' 'thes JAPANESE mIssior
from home say the japanese public is moi
only bitterly opposed to further conces-
sion, but favors even harsher terms thar
those originally presented.
Better fight Il now while we have ar
army in the field" they say than to make
truce for ten years or more and ther
reopen hostilitles."
Russia WIN Not Pay.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug 25.-S15 a. M
With regard to a dispatch that has been re-
ceived here saying NJ. witte was awaiting
instructions, the foreign ONCE says it il
daily in constant communication with NJ
Witte and that he will be fully able to &c
ahead on Saturday
The latest developments clearly indicat,
that the Associated Press dispatches de
elaring that Russia will never consent tC
the payment OF an Indemnity in any form
represents Russia's last word with refer
ence TO the principle Of monetary compen
sation and the expenses of the war. Tn,
authoritative statement made to the Asso
eiated Press at Portsmouth, which is in thu
same tenor, was followed last evening by
declaration from the official spokesman o.
the foreign office, which was made almos
with the force of formal communique
that under no circumstances and no dis
guises would the principle Of indemnity b,
admitted and this decision is accepted b.
the Russian public as final. 1t was declared
at the foreign office also that Russas Elm
cere desire for peace was manifested in tn,
spirit Of concession shown by the Russian
mission on the other disputed points an,
that II Japan was willing to waive this de
mand. which was consistent neither will
the honor nor the dignity of Russia Their
would be no trouble in arranging peace