Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-08-14
AGENTS OF PEACE
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FIRST BUSINESS THE PASSING ON
CREDENTIALS.
ATMOSPHERE is FRIENDLY
Unofficial indications Favorable to
Termination of War - Japanese
Terms and Russian Proposal for
Arnaistice to Come Early in Confer
ence at Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, N. H, Aug. All GER
emonies attending the reception and
introduction Of the peace ENJOYS being
concluded, they will, at today's SEES
sion, pass upon each others creden-
tials. The second days session, Thurs
day or Friday, it is expected will be
devoted either to the consideration CT
Of the Japanese peace terms, or to
proposition for an armistice by the
Russian plenipotentiaries. 1t has been
estimated that if a basis Of negotla-
lions for peace is found, the actual ne
gctiaticns will consume something
like five weeks time before the treaty
can be perfected and signed.
The landing and reception of the en-
voys yesterday was function replete
with ceremony. The dignity of the
nations salute was contrasted with
the hearty ordinations of good will
on the part of the thousands of per-
sons who thronged the streets OF Ports
mouth and surrounded the courthouse,
where Governor McLane pronounced
cordial words of welcome.
The ENJOYS of both Japan and Rus
STA were much affected by the demon
stratlon he American public. Min
lister Witt rode through the business
section Of the town with his tall SILK
hat raised above his head in constant
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sador Rosen, in the same carriage,
was also uncovered in honor of the
cheering crowds. In the carriage fol
lowing were the Japanese ENJOYS and
they, too, were not remiss in respond
ing to The hurrahs of the crowds.
After the party arrived at the court
house. Governor McLane delivered
formal speech of welcome which was
responded to by profound bow 10y
both parties. These ceremonies over,
the ENJOYS were escorted to a hotel
where they had dinner. While there
are no official statements or predlc-
tons regarding the outcome OF the
forthcoming negotiations, the preva-
lence of general good feeling is notice
able throughout the environs OF the
peace missions.
It is thought that at today's meeting
of the peace ENJOYS it may be possible
to exchange the fundamental bases on
which the representatives OF the bel
ligerent powers may be able to come
to an understanding. 1t is only after
an accord on these fundamental bases
that an armistice will be considered
advanta2eously by both parties On
enc point the Russian delegates are III
structed not to yield, that regarding
war indemnity, which, it was stated, Is
against Russian feeling, against Rus
sian pride and against the whole MS
tory of the country.
White Serves the Ladies.
AS guests of Rear Admiral Mead,
the plenipotentiarie and their suites
were introduced last evening to party
of invited guests. Informal1ty cnarac-
terized the whole affair The mem
bers of the two missions were soon
thrown together and they showed no
hesitation in joining in the general
conversation with the guests. Komura
and Rosen were especially cordial in
their greetings and were soon engaged
in a long conversation, retiring to one
side of the hall. White refused to per-
init mis- luncheon to be served until ne
mad assisted in serving all the ladies'
in the group about him. The demo
cratic sight of the ranking Russian
pIenipotentiary handing refreshments
to the guests was one of the interest
ing incidents of the luncheon. Before
leaving, the Russian and Japanese
again greeted each other cordially.
Cassini as Advisor.
st. Petersburg, Aug. Count Cas-
SINH, the former ambassador of Russia
to the United States, has arrived here.
He WIFI remain in st. Petersburg dur
ing the peace negotiations, as his
knowledge of the eastern situation and
familiarity with America particularly
fit him to act in an advisory capacity
to the government while the negotia-
tons are progressing.
DUNRAVEN'S YACHT WINS