Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-08-17
NO MONEY OR LAND
DECLARES RUSSIA.
THE ROCK ON WHICH PEACE
+. CONFERENCE MAY BREAK.

Which Is Suear-Coatins for lndem-
nity--Critical Stage of the Neeotia-
tions at Handsome Minor Points
Practically Agreed Upon--Witte
Sees Jewish Bankers.
The peace conference at Portsmouth
continues to absorb the attention of the
world. 1t is still a very doubtful question
whether the ENJOYS will reach terms ac-
ceptable to both sides, or whether the me-
gotiatIons will fail. The next few days is
expected to settle this.
Acting in accordance with an advance
agreement, the strietest secrecy is being
maintained as to the deliberations, and the
representatives, are mostly silent outside.
Ii is supposed that the object of this
secrecy is TO prevent embarrassment or in
reference from powers not parties to the
conference. At the close OF each daily ses-
sion. statement is handed to the press by
a duly authorized spokesman, but il com
yeys no real information, and news of
what is going on in the navy building is
almost pure speculation.
1t is known, however, that last week,
following the exchange Of credentials
which showed that the Russian ENJOYS had
full authority to commit their government
to any terms within the bounds of their
instructions from the czar. while the Japa-
cient for the negotiation, Japan's peace
proposals" were submitted. To them
the Russians made reply, accepting certain
of them as bases for discussion, but re-
jecting others outright. For the moment
il looked as il the conference might cease
then and there, but the japanese invited
discussion of the points covered. one by
one, to see il a common basis could not be
reached, and the Russians consented.
Beginning Saturday, this program has
been followed. The ENJOYS meet daily and
take up the items, considering them fully
and If possible agreeing upon them in
substance ready for incorporation in the
treaty which may be the outcome. There
has been complete accord on some OF the
proposals. partial on others, while others,
which promise the most serious clash,
have been postponed in the hope that some |
way may be found leading out OF the diff
Guilty.
1t is understood that the Japanese terms
consist OF twelve proposals, to which she
Recognition of Japan's "preponderating
influence in Korea.
Mutual obligation to evacuate Man
ch uria, Russia to cede back TO China air
special privileges.
Japan undertakes to restore sovereignty /
and administration OF China in Manchu-
ria.
Both nations agree TO respect the terri-.3
torial integrity OF China and the prlncipie1
OF the "open door"
Russia to surrender to Japan her leases
of the Liaotung peninsula, including Port
Arthur and Dalny.
The above points have been taken up,
and on most OF them the substance OF an
accord has been reached. In addition are
these proposals, to all Of which Russia
returns either an absolute refusal, or asks
for substantial modification
The cession of the island OF Sakhalin TO
japan.
of the expenses of the war.
Limitation OF the Russian naval power
in the Pacific.
Handing over to Japan OF the Russian
warships interned in neutral ports.
Cession to China Of the Chinese Eastern
Grant Of fishing rights along Siberian
Pacific coast to the Japanese.
NJ. Witte and his associates declare most
that Russia viii not "reim-
bursen Japan, or i'm other words pay an
indemnity, and will not cede Russian ter
ritory proper, that is Sakhalin. Japan has
to ken pains not to fix the amount OF the
but has left il open. Her en-
voys say they will insist on these TWO
points Ii is considered probable that no
agreement will be reached, in consequence.
Monday, in response To an invitation
from NJ. Witte, number of Jewish bank
ers from New York city called upon him
at Portsmouth, IL was announced that
The meeting was to discuss methods OF
relief for the Jews in Russia, Witte being
desirous Of getting the views of American
Hebrews. surmise is that another OBJ 4
ject was to sound the bankers as TO the
placing Of a loan by Russia. The finan- /
ciers did not hesitate to say that while
there was plenty of American gold OBJ
by Russia to make peace with
here was none for her to make war on.
yellow Fever Situation Improved. IA