Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-21
Baron Kaneko's Early Morn
ing Conference
WITH THE PRESIDENT
WORD EXPECTED FROM THE GAR
BEFORE NIGHT.
Interesting Interview With Japan's
Confidential Agent-Strong Peace
Hopes at Oyster Bay.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
OYSTER BAY. N. Y. August 21-Baron
Kentaro Kaneko. recognized as the conf
Dental agent of the mikado. arrived here
early this morning.
His coming is particularly significant,
because when he was here last Friday
he stated quite positively that there
would be no necessity Of his returning to
Oyster Bay again. His sudden change of
plans was interpreted by optimistic per-
sons to mean that the mikado had de-
cided to reconsider some Of the points in
regard to which the agreement at Ports
mouth was believed to be final. and that
Baron Kaneko was carrying a communl-
cation to that effect to the President.
1t is quite certain that the President
also expects to receive today message
from the czar at Peterhof. if he has not
already done SO. and by tonight the Pres
ident will be In possession of pretty def
mite knowledge to whether peace can
be concluded or not.
After an hours conference with the
President Baron Kaneko returned to New
York, leaving on the l2:2O train.
Bombarded With Questions.
Il can say nothing, 1 can say nothing
about my mission" he reiterated, in reply
to fusillade Of questions
II wish 1 could. But when peace comes,
then 1 shall be happy to explain every
thing"
That's the point" Baron Kaneko was
informed. when is peace to come.
Baron?"
The little Japanese gentleman's face ex-
banded Into smile.
Il know nothing more about what Is go
ing on at Portsmouth than any one else
he answered. Il get all my news from
the newspapers" and with this the baron 8
smile grew broader than ever.
What is the prospect OF japan being
willing to make concessions?
1T has been supposed. Baron kaneko.
that Your visit here today Is result of the
cabinet meeting held in Tokyo yesterday.
Is that true?" was the next inquiry.
Il read that there was such cabinet
meeting in the papers," was all the eluci-
dation of the subject which the baron
would furnish.
Payment Of Indemnity.
DO you think that If Russia consents to
consider the payment of an indemnity. the
indemnities will be submitted to The Hague
tribunal for determination
THE Hague tribunal. why the Hague tri-
showing surprise.
Then in a lull In the conversation the
baron broke out, addressing the assembled
correspondents:
do for me, you have said that l am the
financial agent of Japan in this country. In
consequence they charge me In New York
city the highest possible price they can.
You have cost me a great deal of money"
The barons tone was full of reproach, but
his eyes twinkled, "a great deal of money,
indeed. Please be sure to say that am not
the financial agent of Japan am no f1nan-
cier. 1t Is true that / have studied financial
questions. but am not a financier like Mr..
Morgan or Mr.. Schif. They make money.
but / am the kind of a fnancier that loses
money. BY calling me a financier you see
you have your revenge for my not being
able to give you more Information"
Peace Hopes at Oyster Bay.
In the laugh that followed his little speech
the baron joined as heartily as any one else
The hope that the peace conference at
Portsmouth will be brought to a satisfac-
tory termination was entertained here this
morning stronger than ever. Not only will
the Intervention of the President, who was
in consultation with Baron Rosen at Saga
more Hill on Saturday for an hour and a
half. add immensely, 1t is felt, to the pos
sbility of Russia and Japan reaching a
basis upon which peace can be concluded,
but 1t will also have the result of material
ly increasing the influence of the United