New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
N. NELIDOFF EXPLAINS.
VIEWS ON RIGHTS At SEA.
No Positive Opinion Erpressed-A
Protest from COrea.

The Hague. June 29.-EvidentIy realizing that
q bad impression might be produced by his
statement We terday regarding the American
proposal on the subject Of the principle of the
exemption Of all private property. except con-
traband, from capture on the high sea, Presi-
dent NelidoR to-day issued an official note Of
explanation. In this he said that he merely
questioned whether the principle of the inviol-
ability Of private property at sea would be for
or against the interests of peace. when the close
connection between political and commercial
interests was taken into consideration. If the
latter were injured by war they would act as
brake against armed conflicts, while If they aid
not fear any injury they might even profit by
war.
N. Nelidon wishes to have it understood that
he did not express any positive opinion on the
subject.
A Corean deputation. headed by Prince Tying
Chiyi, has arrived here TO make a formal pro-
test against Corea not being invited to send
delegates TO the peace conference and against
the alleged violation Of Corean sovereignty by
Japan. The deputation applied to President
NelidOf for an audience, which was refused on
the ground that he had authority to interfere
IN such questions. Moreover. he added, the
matter did come within his province the
government of the Netherlands having issued
the invitations. The deputation will apply
10 the government here, and also viii send a
written protest TO the conference.
a member Of the Corean delegation said to-
day:
The japanese are behaving tn Corea like savages
They are committing all kinds Of barbarties
against property and against the people especially
the women ". Nelidof's refusal TO receive was
astonishing and painful, our relations with
Russia well with America, so good that
we thought they could not refuse to assist We
intend 70 America to appeal 10 the generosity
OF that noble country for help
In the summer Of 1865 before the treaty OF Ports
mouth. Corea received the first Russian communi-
cations about the present conference, called at the
instisation Of President Roosevelt and intrusted
her minister at 81. Petersburg Prince VI Tchins
PonlIn 10 represent her at The Hague.
Keiroku Tsuzuld, head Of the japanese delega-
tion, speaking in regard TO this matter. said
The Dutch government officially stated that Corea
was not and could not be invited to the conference
cannot receive any recognition.
The pIvrest was signed by u Sang Sui.
Premier; vi Tyoune, ex-judge Of the Supreme
Court Of Seoul, and Vi Tjyongoui. ex-secretary
OF the Corean Legation at st. Petersburg.
The subcommittee the rights and duties
Of neutral powers in times of met this af-
ternoon, NJ. Asser presiding. The whole session
of the subcommittee was devoted 10 the dis
cussion Of a set Of six questions on the subject
Of the opening Of hostiities which the delegates
must answer at later meetings The questions
follow:
F1rst-Is an international understanding regard
ing the opening Of hostilities desirable?
Secoad-Must the opening Of hOstihties be pre-
ceded by q declaration OF war or some equivalent
ac-?
ThIrd-Myst there be q delay between this oct
and the opening OF hostiltes?
Four1h-31ust the neutral powers be informed Of
a declaration Of war
Fifth-What would .appen II the above regua-
tions We're not observed?
sixth-W-aeTe. IN diplomatic form. must this
cerstanding be embodied?
Argentina to-day presented the following dec
laration regarding arbitration:
The second peace conference expresses the desire
that the soVereigns. heads Of governments, officials
and scientific bodies the countries which adhered
10 the convention providing for the peaceful ad-
sustnent OF international conflicts shall
araiters Of disputes among the sgnatory powers
unless these powers declare they have been unable
10 agree on the formation OF arbitration tribu-
Hal from among the members Of the Permanent
Arbitration Tribunal at The Hague.