Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09
FAR EAST CONDITIONS
Baron Kanako Talks to the
President.
ABOUT PEACE TER MS
SAYS JAPAN HAS SPENT A LOT OF
MONEY IN WAR.
Declines to Discuss Subject-Fireworks
Exhibition at Sycamore
Hill.
ABOUT PEACE TERMS

OYSTER BAY, N. Y. July Sit Is ed
mitted here tonight that the visit of Baron
Kanako kanako of Japan to the President
at Sycamore Hill was for the purpose of
discussing certain important phases of the
situation In the far east The impression
is growing that that the United States is
destined for a far more important part in
the arrangement OF peace terms and the
reimbursement of conditions In Asia. rem
dered necessary by the war; than the mere
bringing together of the two warning ma
tons by President Roosevelt would seem
to suggest. though Baron Kanako said
that his visit was without Political sig-
niffcance. Il came here at the Invitation
of President Roosevelt. whom / have
known for fifteen years. and who is a
good friend of mine" said the baron this
afternoon. ''The President invited me to
call at Sycamore Hill when / was received
by him at Washington
Baron Kanako said that he did not rep
resent the Japanese government in this
country in an official way.
The baron will probably remain In this
country until late in the fall. That would
leave him here while the peace negotia-
lions are in progress.
What do you think of the report that
Russia has turned direct to your govern
ment with request for an armistice?"
Baron kanako was asked
Il can scarcely credit that" he replied
ut would be impossible as all relations be-
tween the two countries were severed when
the war commenced.
What is your idea of the indemnity tina.
Russia should pay?"
Japan has been compelled to spend a
whole lot of money in this war. and / think
we have fair claim AS l read your Amer
ican papers that impression IS strengthened
You seem to be impressed with the justice
of our claim.
rs the President of that impression
also?"
II must refer you to Sycamore HILL" said
the baron. with a smile.
Praised Baron Rosen.
Baron Kanako spoke enthusiastically
about Baron Rosen, the new Russian am
bassador to Washington and one of the
peace ENJOYS.
Baron Rosen was Russian minister to
Japan twice. the last time just before the
war. Baron Rosen Is very popular with
the Japanese government for his charming
personality. The Baroness Rosen is a
charming woman. She is very much be-
loved by our ladies'"
do you expect the peace negotiat tons will
result in bringing the war to an end"'
Baron Kanako was asked.
Il hope So" he replied.
Baron Kanako, after his visit to Saga
more Hill, when asked regarding the prob
able fate of Port Arthur, expressed the as
surance that it would remain a Japanese
stronghold for all time to come.
I'VE bought it dear enough he added,
with a sigh.
At the executive office it was said that
the conditions in the far east might have
been among the things discussed by Mr.
Roosevelt and Baron Kanako The baron $
visit purely social.
The Fourth of July fireworks display at
Sycamore Hill. which was postponed on
account of the death of Secretary Hay, was
given there tonight A large number of
guests, including all the relatives OF .he
President who live adjacent lands. had
been invited. The guests sat about on the
spacious lawn surrounding the President
summer home while the display was in
Progress, and afterward partook of light
refreshments. There were many beautiful
pieces, and an employee from fireworks
manufacturing concern had come down
from New York to supervise the arrange
ments and set off the larger pieces
Mrs. Roosevelt entertained for dinner
this evening the Right Rev Albion w.
Knight. d. D.. Episcopal bishop of Cuba,
end the Rev DIR. Homer II. Washburn of
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church here.
of which Mr. Roosevelt is an attendant.
Bishop Knight, who Is the guest of DIR.
washburn. will preach at Christ Church
tomorrow.