New-York tribune., 1905-07-25
GAR AGAIN AT PETERH0F
LONG TALK WITH KAISER.
Peace zrith Japan and Order at
Home Thought Urged.

s.. Petersburg. July 24-The meeting near
Pi6rko between the Russian and German En-
rerors. according TO private advices. ended this
afternoon with luncheon on board the Hohen-
zorern. Emperor Williams yacht then steamed
esawsrd. escorted for short distance by the
Russian imperial yacht Polar Star. salutes
were exchanged. and the Polar Star put about
for Peterhof. where she arrived tonight a
AotFuz OF torpedo boats. destroyers and small
cruisers hovered about the imperial yachts
from The time they met until they parted.
TIE Marshal Of the Court. Count Benkendorf,
has sent the following message from the island
q Bj6rk8:
At 10 o'clock in the evening Of July % the
German imperial yacht HchenZoIern dropped
anchor near the anchorage Of the Russian i'm
rc-ial yacht Polar Star. Emperor William, ac-
rorupanied by Prince Albert Of Schleswig-Hol-
stem and his suite was rowed 10 the Polar
Star Emperor William was received at me
JezE OF the ladder by Emperor Nicholas and the
Grand Duke Michael ana corolel sreellIles
were exchanged The German emperor re-
viewed The guard Of honor and the yachts crew,
and me two suites were presented. after whlch
their ra5esties retired TO the saloon
At i O'Clock AT night Emperor Nicholas and
Grand Duke Michael accompanied Emperor
william 10 the HohenzOlleTn, where they re-
The conference Of the two n1onarchs aroused
intense interest in diplomatic circles In some
quarters there is a disposition 10 attach the
deepest political significance 10 il. All sorts Of
,aeories are advanced. but these are largely
sor5ectures i is officially announced that the
visit was only visit OF courtesy made by
Emperor William TO his brother monarch before
leaving the Gulf Of Bothnia, but the diplomats
cannot believe that such a meeting was devoid
Of meaning TO the worlds political chessboard-
All agree that IFS first effect would make for
Teace, as Emperor William IS known TO be
strongly Of the opinion that Emperor Nicholas
should coaclude peace and set his house IN
order.
In diplomatic quarters not exactly friendly TO
Germany there is a disposition 10 suspect the
German Emperor or trying TO bring about an
alliance between Germany and Russia not only
10 block the attempt which Great Britain is be-
Iieyed 70 be making 10 isolate Germany through
rne misunderstanding with France, but for the
mutual protection Of the monarchical system
Emperor William IS said to be fully alive To
The fact that the revolution in Russia could
easily be communicated 10 Germany. and it is
reported that he is anxious for that reason TO
see that reforms are granted which will restore
t-anauilily in the territory Of his eastern neigh
boz
An afternoon paper quotes significant edi-
se-al in the senai-oficiaI Berlin Post limiting
sast France has grown cold toward Russia: that
fae R.,sso-French alliance is on the eve Of dis
solution and that there IS an increasing feeling
:- Russia in favor Of concluding alliance
with Germany even Al the cost Of great sac
rdces'
The idea Of n Russo-German alliance. how
yer is distinctly rejected at the Foreign Office
here bur il is admitted that the officials have
70 srect6c information the subject Of the
Flnperars' meeting The Foreign Minister,
Count Lanlsdorff was not consulted. and no rep
Yesentstiye Of the Foreign Office was present
J. IS known however. that representative OF
Chancellor Won Bdlow was on board the Hohen-
Eouerr. Count La1IsdorTs spokesman pointed
our rna- the rlouarchs were personal friends
md prolablv discussed many subjects, but ne
exrresyec the opinion that the exchange OF
views would have more important bearing on
the internal affairs Of the two empires than on
their external relations. He said:
The socialist movement has assumed big pro
portions in both countries, and is a matter ioI
fae serious consideration OF both monarcns-
IN another quarter IL was suggested that Ihe
Cerroan Emperor may have asked Emperor
Nicholas 20 support the selection Of German
prince for the throne Of Norway