The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-08-29

and .Aons definite proposals., and has ap-
patiently not been discouraged over the
far from cordial reception which each
proposal has met from ono side or the other.
I The President plan was that the Emperor
OF Russia and the Emperor Of Japan should
saol name one representative to consider
the differences between the Russian and
the Japanese ENJOYS over the demands Of
the Japanese for indemnity and cession OF
territory. This suggestion was entirely I'M
acceptable to the Russians, to whom was
put first. They maintained that. even
II commission Of the character outlined
should reach a harmonious conclusion,
! its agreement would not be binding on either
Russia or Japan and would cert aiply be use
less A tribunal OF arbitration with a neu-
trial umpire having the determining vote
would be able to mako binding award,
the Russians admitted, but they plainly
stated that II such suggestion were made
II would be rejected at st. Petersburg for
the reason that Russia would never consent
to submit to arbitration the question OF
whether she should pay an indemnity to
her enemy.
Out OF this and subsequent representa-
lions by the President came the japanese
offer to sell part OF Sakhalin Island to Russia
for $500 600 900. When this was rejected by
the Cars ENJOYS, Mr.. Roose welt renewed
his efforts on the basis OF the original pro-
posal that two disinterested men should be
seleoted to adjust the remaining points Of
difference between the belligerents. 1t Is
supposed here that the concessions which
the japanese plenipotentiaries are ex-
pected to offer tomorrow will be along
the lines OF the idea that commission be
appointed to take up the work which the
Portsmouth conferees were unable to finish
THINKS TOXIC TOO YIELDING.
While the Japanese are keeping quiet
q. to the details Of the instructions upon
which they will act at to-morrow's session,
they show that they are much depressed.
From what one Of them said, II Is evident
that they believe the Government at Toxic
has gone too far in offering concessions.
andp they fear that the present Ministry
will become intensely unpopular and lose
its influence in the Parliament.
Il am sad" said ore Of them tonight.
why so?" he was asked.
my Government will make concessions
that the people will not approve" was the
answer.
viii there be reaee?- was the next aues-
ton.
-I fear So he said. Russia will hardly
refuse
Mr.. Sato, the spokesman OF the Japanese
70 whom all press representatives we're
referred by Mr.. Takahira. the junior Jap
anese envoy, admitted this evening that the
plenipotentiaries Of Japan would go to the
conference tomorrow prepared to offer
concessions.
Have you heard the result Of the imperial
council at Tokio'" Mr.. Sato was asked
"Yes," he answered.
will Japan make concessions to Russia
ut to-morrow's meeting?'
I'VE will make concessions II necessary.
Japan has made all the concessions"
win you say what concessions Japan
Il willing to maker"
Il am not prepared to say
will Japan waive all claim to indemnity
and agree to let Russia buy back part OF
Sakhalin at a price to be fixed by a COM
uaission3"
I. y will neither affirm nor deny
DO you look for peace?"
Il have been always optimistic
Are you still so?"
) Il will remain 90 until l die" and Mr..
oato chuckled.
Tomorrow will witness the test in the
negotiations. The Russians, while hoping
that the Japanese may have some SUBJ
stantial concession to make, are not inclined
to believe that peace will be made as
result Of the Portsmouth exchanges. They
expect to leave here this week, accepting
It a. foregone conclusion that the con-
ference will end in day or two. The
belief ttat Jaran will ende avor to secure
from Russia the payment Of a good round
sum Il responsible for the pessinisn that
prevails. as the Russians declare that not
cent shall go into Japan's treasury as
q tribute from her enemy unless for the
cost OF keeping the Russian prisoners
Of war
Mr.. White said again to-day as emphsti-
cally as ever that Russia would not pay an
indemnity or any sum Of money that could
be construed a. an indemnity.
VANDERBILT SEES THE ENJOYS.
Frank A. vanderlip. vioe-president Of the
National City Bank Of New York. came to
Portsmouth this evening and went to the
Wentworth. where he registered under the
name John Harvard He was assigned
TO rooms in that part OF the hotel occupied
by tho Russians. Mr. vanderlip saw Mr..
White and Mr.. Takahira tonight He said
his visit here was unimportant, as he had
only come back to make a friendly call
on Mr.. Witte, whom he had met In Europe.
and to see what the peace conference looked
Ike.
Mr.. vanderlip was recognized by dozen