New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-11
MAY TREAT 1T P4RIS.
Russia Favors French CapitaI-Ihe
Imperial Council.

ST Petersburg June 11--Paris is Russia
choice as the place for opening peace neso'ia-
tons If Japan insists on Manchuria OF a'
jnston Russia doubtless will agree, put Faii' 20
,referred and the Emperor already is prepared
IN issue instructions NJ Neldoh, the Am
| bassador to France. to act as plenipoten'ias ~
receive the Japanese conditions
The Russian government has communicative
TO the administration at Washington lts con-
sapt 70 tbe publication of Russias reply to Pres
j5ent Roosevelt's appeal. at the same tirle
thanking the President warmly for the friehois
and lofty spirit in which 1t was conceived
The Associated Press is now able to give some
additional interesting details of the eAtiaoi
binary council presided over by the emperor
which met recently at Tsarskoe-Seio' anu al
which the practical, although not the f1nai oe-
cision was taken to terminate the war IL TIC ooi
ditfons were not too onerous.
Resides the older male members OF the Imperial
family all the Ministers were present except
M Nanukhiu Minister of Justice General
Fredericks master of ceremonies; Prince
Dolgorouki Count Solsky. Baron Hesse ana
members of the imperial household and General
Dragomirof and Vice-Admiral DouoassoH' Dis
strategic experts of the army and navy
With Grand Dukes Vladimir and Alexander
Michaelovich as leaders. all the members OF the
imperial family. except Nicholas NichoiaeVltch'
favored an attempt to conclude peace Ohiy
General sakharoff, the Minister of War, and
General Lobko. among the Ministers. hoio out
for the prosecution of the The former dis
plaved a telegram from General Linevitch. re-
porting the strategic position of the army as
good. and expressing not only confidence in his
ability to defeat the enemy but even to assume
the offensive. General Sakharofs argument,
however, was easily outweighed by the consider
atoms presented by the other Ministers especial
Iy as the Emperor from the beginning mani
tested strong disposition to end the struggle
If honorable terms could be obtained.
There was wide divergence of opinion 10
whether Japan would attempt to impose i'm
possible terms but the consensus Of opinion
was that Japan is too wise to desire now to
humble its gigantic neighbor and force condi-
tons which would forever ranks In the heart
of Russia, making peace only an armed truce
till the Russian Empire could make further
preparations An enduring peace. 1t was
agreed was impossible If Japan tried to force
upon Russia humiliating terms such as the
surrender and disarmament of Vladivostok aud
the absolute limitation Of Russia's naval
strength In the Pacific
The ground. therefore. already was prepared
for the reception of President Roosevet's mes
sage which was conveyed to the Emperor by
Ambassador Meyer personally on the follow
ing day.
4 formal truce Is expected to be proclaimed
as soon as the place of meeting OF the pleni-
potentiaries has been settled upon.
The Associated Press hears on all sides moth
ing except the highest commentator Of Presi-
ident Roosevelts action.
1t is understood that the Emperor has agreed
to receive the Moscow deputation on Tuesday
next If M Petrunkevtch. who is personally OBJ
noxious to his majesty withdraws. NJ Petrunke-
vitch's activity resulted In his exile by Minister
Won Plehve. Since his return, as president of
the Imperial Agricultural Society of Moscow,
he has continued his crusade against the gov
eminent and has circulated revolutionary ad-
dresses In the rural districts.
The elevation of General Trepoff has revived
The Third Section with practically linitless
power, for the suppression Of political agitation
It will be followed il is understood, by the abo-
lition of the post of Governor General of ST. Pc
terSburg.