New-York tribune., 1905-06-09

THE PRESIDENT Has IMPORTANT CONFERENCES
WITH FOREIGN DIPLOMATS.
Meyers Report of HIS Aadence m the Car Receed-
The Situation Extremely Delicate
Irnon THE TRIBUNE BuRgAu.1

dom from dlctation by the concert of Europe IN
the terms on which peace with Russia shall be
predcated 1t is largely the appreciation Of
this phase of the situation which leads to the
belief in some quarters that the President hav-
ing brought about preliminary understanding
between Russia and Japan. will seek to have
the details settled by direct negotiations be-
tween the belligerents.
THE PRESIDENT SANGUINE.
The President, it may be said, while in no way
Understanding the delcacy of the situation or
the magnitude 'of the task before him, is san
2line as to the ultimate outcome of the negot-
ations. He is particularly encouraged by the
assurances of qualification and cooperation. If
possible, of the other powers and takes a gen
orally hopeful view of the situation. The fear
is expressed in some quarters that. because Of
the confidence which Japan feels in the early
investment of Vladivostol as the result OF
Oyama's position in Manchuria. it will be diff
cult to induce the Mikado to make reasonable
terms at this stage of the war, especially IL the
Car refuses TO commit Russia to anything
approxmating an explicitly expressed desire
for peace On the other hand IL Is maintained
that it would be extremely difficult for the Gar,
in the face of the opposition of the war party,
to commit himself to peace without fairly ac-
curate knowledge of all that it implied.
The President, having fairly started peace
negotiations between Russia and japan and be-
ing satisfied that they are proceeding favorably,
will leave Washington tomorrow for a brief
trip to Virginia, with the conviction that by the
time he returns to Washington, probably on
Monday, he will be able to bring these negotia-
tions to head.
In cable dispatch received at the State De-
partment to-day from Ambassador Reid the
British government indicates its earnest desire
for peace While it is realized here that Great
Britain, as an ally of Japan. occupies peeu!-
iarly delicate position. there is no doubt in of
fetal and diplomatic circles that it will Co
operate heartily TO the extent of its powers in
promoting peace negotiations.
Sir Henry Mortimer Durand. the British All
bassador, said to-day that the only informa-
| ton he had thus far received regarding the
Cars request for Japan's peace terms had
reached him through the newspapers.
In my official capacity said the Ambassa-
dor at the White House this afternoon. Il have
heard nothing of the move whatever Great
Britain, as 1 have said before. is in very deli
cate position in this affair. and cannot take any
hand in the matter. II would be considered the
verv worst of taste for Great Britain to appear
as a peacemaker. We, like every other govern
ment. would be very glad TO do anything possl-
bic to stop the slaughter of thousands OF men
in and about Manchuria, but until the contend
ing powers indicate their desire to stop fighting
we cannot manifest any outward interest
~ hone that YOU will consider me deaf anu
dumb" said Minister Takahira as he stopped to
light cigarette after leaving the Presidents
office. There is nothing whatever that can
saw"