New-York tribune., 1905-07-26
BARON KOMURA HERE.
KEEPS Il STRICT SILENCE.
Japan Uay Demand War's Cost,
Says Spokesman.

Affairs Of Japan and chief Japanese plenipO-
tentiary to the peace conference. to be held At
Portsmouth, N H, arrived in this city yester-
day from Chicago over the Pennsylvania Rail-
road. He was accompanied by an official stan
Of eight members, who with their servants and
four Japanese newspaper correspondents. made
a party of twenty-five. A reception COMMITTEES
OF his cOmpatriots. including Baron Kaneko and
Consul General Uchida. joined Baron Komura
the train at Philadelphia. and OF his arrival
at Jersey City about fifty more waited to greet
him.
There was no demonstration. Just a cordial
handshake and low saIaam and the party
boarded the ferryboat for this city.
On this side the reception to the distinguished
diplomat took on noisier form. Minister
Takahira, the second member OF Japan's Peace
Commission, met his colleague on the ferry
landing. A large crowd had been attracted by
a brass band brought there by some OF the two
hundred Japanese who waited 70 pay tribute to
the man who. by his diplomacy. it is hoped. win
accomplish what his countrymen on sea and
field have failed to do with shot and she'll
BARON RECEIVES WARM GREETING.
for an outburst OF handclapping and shouts OF
"BanzaiI' in which the Americans present
Joined Baron Konura was entirely unprepared
for this Outburst OF enthusiasm. but evil
IDENTIFY pleased at the heartiness OF hts recep-
ton. With faint smile he bowed his acknowI-
edgments. AS he entered his carriage the band
played "Kimi ga yo," the Japanese national
hymn The music was almost drowned in the
cheers of the crowd as Baron Komura was
driven away. in company with Minister Taxa
hira, Baron Kaneko and Consul General
Uchida They went to the waldorf-Astoria.
where the Japanese commission Will 1--we while
in this city.
Baron Komura is a small man. with thin face
and deep set eyes. which. although sad IN their
expression. peculiarly penetrating. His
black hair and mustache are sprinkled with
gray. The baron wore black frock coat derby
hat and striped trousers.
Baron Komura announced through his spokes-
man. A Sato, that before leaving Toxic. he had
decided on a policy OF absolute silence. and that
until the peace negotiations have been termi-
mated he will refuse to make any statements for
publication. He also denounced as fakes al
legged interviews sent from St Paul and Chicago.
Mr.. Sato. who formerly Resident A1inister
of Japan in Mexico, and is now the spOxesma1
for the Komura party. said, that while the Dc
mands of Japan in the coming conference VIII
be guided by moderation. 1t Is likely that Russ
will be asked TO pay at least Japan's costs for
the war. The present cost Of the war to Japan.
Mr.. Sato said. is 100000 yen. or s1.OOO.OOO. a
day.
The peace conference. brought about through
the good services of President Roosevelt. Mr.
Sato said he was confident would be highly sue
cessful. He said that both the Japanese and the
Russians were willing that the war should end
for hurnanity's sake. as the two armies have al
ready suffered a combined loss OF $4,000 in
killed and wounded OF this Japan's loss was
200 OOO He refused to say whether Japan would
demand territory in China. An armistice viii
probably not be arranged until the ENJOYS Of the
two countries have had thorough understands
ing and 1t is first determined whether peaca
terms can be agreed upon
The peace terms are held inviolate by tho
men who know their text; they were formulated
by the Emperor of Japan and his council.
While anxious for peace. the japanese people.
according 10 Mr.. Sato, are not ready for peace
at any price" The taxes have not been
heavy enough to make them burdensome to the
people
MAY TALK IN FRENCH.
1t has not vet been decided in which language
the conference shall be conducted. and. although
the Japanese expressed yesterday preference
for English il might be necessary to employ
French in Difference to NJ Witte. the Russian
pIenipotentiary. who does not speak English. A
question Of etiquette also presents itself 20 the
commission. II is the conduct OF the ENJOYS or
the respective nations 20 eS'ch shOuiu Dl9S AiOON
before the formal Introduction. Baron homure
was a friend of NJ Witte in ST. Petersburg while
he was Minister there. and it was decided thar
it would be proper for the two men to meet.
though they must not discuss their missions
REGARDING the feeling of the japanese people
toward the United States. Mr. Sato said:
England is our ally, but We regard the United
states as our ally without a treaty The attituGe
81 TSs American Government and people since the
- - 6.et,n mas done much TO create feeling OF
S,it,,lship ana gratitude. Japan Is more friendly
faV,srd America and England than toward China
Sf course the race tie is a strong one. but we
I'VE not the feeling toward her that you
49, f6.v-1ri the south American republics
There will be equality Of opportunity for the
Americans and the japanese The open door.
that vour John HAY did much 10 bring about,
will be observed
BANKERS IN THE ADlRONDACKS.
There are very banks in the AdirOndacks.
hnf ..verY hanEer would he henehted hy q vacation