Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-08
THE ENJOYS ARRIVED
FIRST TIME THREE CONTINENTS
INTERESTED IN RESULT.
Assemblage of Peace Commissioners
In New Hampshire to Enter Upon
Important Negotiations.

| the harbors mouth. Portsmouth TODAY
awoke to the realzati that one of the
most important days in its history was
actually at hand. The Russian envoy. M
Witte, arrived late last night and earl,
today wireless message was received from
one OF the fleet. which left Oyster Bay or
| Saturday with the other enyoys that the
vessels were not far from the isles OF
shoals and that the little vessels fleet
| would anchor in the harbor Just before 9: so
| O'Clock
| AL an early hour the streets began tc
| MI up as steam trains, trolley cars and
| private conveyances brought visitors from
| all parts of southeastern New Hampshire
| The famous old seaport was elabora telv
| draped with flags and bunting and pre-
sented an attractive appearance.
| portsmouth the settlement of which
dates back to within a few years of the
| Phgrims landing at Plymouth for days
| mas had an air of appreciating the i'm
! portance of the pending conference. With
| the actual coming of the day of meeting
| with the ENJOYS at the doors, with the
governor and other state digntaries in
readiness to speak their welcome, with
| the military arriving to do escort duty
sentiment was changed to positive belief
| that the event which Was about to take
place had no precedent in history.
1t was the first time that three conti-
negotiations. and it was declared by those
who were to participate that if peace were
concluded Portsmouth would take her place
in fame with Utrecht and Campoformio.
Traffic Lines Taxed.
The postponement of the ceremonies for
twenty-four hours on account of the delay
In the arrival of the ENJOYS and the fact
that hundreds came here yesterday only to
be disappointed by the change In arrange
ments apparently did not cool their ardor
The capacity of the various traffic lines
was taxed to the limit by the demands of
| those who desired to visit the city today
BY 10 O'Clock 1900 members OF. the New
Hampshire National Guard had arFived in
the city. 'si'- -
In the harbor the shipping had been
dressed for the occasion, while at the
navy yard the last touches were being given
to make everything ready for the confer
ence. A considerable number Of secret
service men arrived this morning to aid in
guarding the safety of the distinguished
| delegates to the peace conference.
Appearance of Fleet. '--'
The fleet was off the harbor entrance
| shortly after o'clock. and 1t was but few
moments after half-past when the ves-
sells dropped anchor off the navy yard.
At the Hotel Wentworth Mr.. Witte got
! up early, beginning al once to work prepar-
ing with Mr.. Wilenkin some dispatches to
his government, in answer to those which
reached him during the night Speaking to
the representative of the Associated Press,
~ile said that he is more than ever animated
by the desire of doing all in his power to
conclude peace, but that. he has often
stated all will depend on what the Japa-
nese expect to obtain.
However. he will leave nothing unat-
| tempted to reach the desired object, and in
| case of failure the world Will judge on
| ing Argument to conversation, Mr. White,
| who had been working up to then in his
| shirt sleeves said that Notwithstanding the
| beautiful scenery and the sea breeze, - he
| pected." he added, that 1t would be
| cooler
Witte Lunched in His Room.
| Mr. Witte lunched in his own room, then
| dressed in a frock coat and white vest to
| go on board the Mayfiower. accompanied to
| the boat landing by Mr.. Wilenkin and Mr..
| Batcheff and escorted by Mr.. Moses, secre-
| tary to Gov. McLane.
At 10 O'Clock steam cutter flying the
| American flag and Russian flag rounded
| Henderson's Point. and. heading for the
| navy yard. was soon made fast to the deco
| rated float moored to the sea wall, and Mr..
| Witte the Russian chief plenipotentiary,
| stepped out He was formally greeted by
| the rear admiral and his staff.
| Another ldUnCn DtdTlilS AIHDdSSduoI
! Rosen and party then drew up and SINH
| lar greeting was extended to him. AS these
| ENJOYS stepped ashore the saluting battery
| of the yard fired salute of nineteen guns.
The Japanese Arrived.
Almost immediate thereafter a steam
cutter with the Japanese ENJOYS aboard
| hove in sight, and the battery again re-
| peated its welcome, while the same form
| of presentation and greeting as had been
| given the Russians extended by the
| officers to Baron Komura and Minister
| Takahira.
| From the landing to the naval stores
| building over a straight gravel path ma
| rines were drawn up either side, and
through their lines the envoyS marched 10
the scene of their further labors. The pro-
| cession was led by Admiral Mead and VI.
| Witte. Once inside the building the plenl-
| potentiaries and their suites were assigned
| 10 their respective rooms.
| The program, officially mapped out by
| Third Assistant Secretary of State Peirce,
| Rear Admiral Mead commandant of the
| Portsmouth navy yard. and Governor John
| peace envoys. was carried out without mod
| incation or hindrance.
A Formal Breakfast
1t was shortly after the noon hour when
| the admiral and the envoys entered
| the room in the building which has been
| fitted up a cafe for the use of the peace
| party, where the formal breakfast of Rear
Admiral Mead to the plenipotentiaries had
| been spread. The apartment was decorated
with flags and streamers the plain walls
| being completely hidden by profusion OF
| naval code pennants.
The tables were prepared for sixty-five
| persons, those present including, besides the
| distinguished Russian and Japanese the
| naval officers attending Rear Admiral
| their Wives and number of prnmi.
| nent Portsmouth residents.
Gov. McLane's Welcome
In welcoming the peace ENJOYS Gov. Nc.
Lane spoke follows:
Gov McLane spoke as follows:
I'm behalf of the government and the
people of New Hampshire / have tht
pleasure and honor of extending to you
exeellencies the hospitality of our state. VIZ
| realize that you have come upon a mo-