The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-08-29

the differences between tho Russian and
the Japanese ENJOYS over the demands OF
the Japanese for indemnity and cession OF
territory. This suggestion was entirely un.
acceptable to the Russians. to whom 1t wa
put fra. They maintained that. even
II commission Of the character outlined
should reach harmonious conclu sion
it's agreement would not be binding on either
Russia or Japan and would certa inly be USE
less. A tribunal Of arbit ration with neu-
trail umpire having the determining vote
would be able to make binding award
the Russians admitted, but they plainly
stated that II such q suggestion were made
II would be rejected at st. Petersburg for
the reason that Russia would never consent
to submit to arbitration the question Of
whether she should pay an indemnity to
her enemy.
Out Of this and subsequent representa-
tions by the President cams the Japanes e
offer 10 sell part Of Sskhalin Island to Russia
for $500 900. 600. When this was rejected by
the Czar's ENJOYS, Mr.. Roosevelt renewed
his efforts on the basis Of the original pro-
posal that two disinterested men should be
selected to adjust the remaining points Of
difference between the belligerents. 1t Is
supposed here that the concessions which
tho Tan nj MI ~
pected to offer tomorrow will be along
the lines Of the idea that commission be
appointed to take up the work which the
Portsmouth conferees were unable to finish
THINKS TOXIC TOO YIELDING.
While the japanese are keeping quiet
az to the details Of the instructions upon
which they will act at to-morrow's session,
they show that they are much depressed.
From what one Of them said, 1t lie evident
that they believe the Government at Toxic
has gone too far in offering concessions,
and they fear that the present Ministry
will become intensely unpopular and lose
It's influence In the Parliament.
X am sad ssid one Of them tonight
why so9" he was asked.
MY Government will make concessions
that the people will not approve" was the
answer.
.Wir there be peace9' was the next ques-
ton.
Il fear So he said. RUSSIA will hardly
refuse"
Mr.. sato, the spokesman Of the Japanese
to whom all press representatives were
referred by Mr.. Takahira, the junior Jap
anese envoy, admitted this evening that the
plenipotentiaries Of Japan would 60 to the
conference tomorrow prepared to offer
concessions.
slave you heard the result Of the imperial
council at Tokio'' Mr.. sato was asked.
-Yes," he answered.
will Japan make concessions to Russia
1T to.morrow's meeting2'
we will make concessions II necessary.
Japan has made all the concessions.
-wIl you say what concessions Japan
is willing to maks'"
Il am not prepared to say"
.Will Japan waive all claim to indemnity
and agree to let Russia buy back part Of
sakhalin at price to be fixed by a com.
mission7'
Il will neither affirm nor deny
DO you look for peace?'
Il have been always optimistic
Are you still so'"
Il will remain so until die" and Mr..
Sato chuokled.
Tomorrow will witness the test in the
negotiations. The Russians, while hoping
that the japanese may have some SUBJ
stantial concession to make, are not inclined
to believe that peace will be made as a
result Of the Portsmouth exchanges. They
expect to leave here this week. accepting
it as a foregone conclusion thai the con-
ference will end In Q day or two. The
belief that Japan will endeavor to secure
from Russia the p ayment Of good round
sum is responsible for the pessimism that
prevails, as the Russians declare that not
. cent shall! 50 into Japan's Treasury az
q tribu te from her enemy, unless for the
cost Of keeping the Russian prisoners
Of war.
Mr.. White said again to-day as emphati-
cally as ever that Russia would not pay an
indemnity or any sum Of money that could
b. construed a. an indemnity.
VANDERBILT SEES THE ENvoYs.
Frank A. vanderlip, vioe-president Of the
National City Bank Of New York. came to
Portsmouth this evening and went to the
where he registered under the
name "John Harvard He was assigned
10 rooms In that part Of the hotel occupied
by the Russians. Mr.. vsnderlip saw Mr..
Wltte and Mr.. Takahira tonight. He said
his visit here was unimportant. as he had
only come back to make . friendly call |
IN Mr.. witte, whom he had met In Europe,
md 10 sec what the psaoe conference looked
Ike.
Mr.. vanderlip was recognized by dozen