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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
25
The Japanese Minister Takahira prepared dispatches to Japan as talks continue on peace terms after the Russian fleet’s destruction. President cool and cautious, delaying final statements until definite information arrives. Ambassadors Meyer and Durand report European developments. Takahira and Casimir stress President’s impartiality.
A heated board meeting aired resignations of President Alexander and Vice President Hyde amid calls for reform. Ives urged resignations, while Belmont and Depew urged stability. New executive committee reforms and salary reductions were approved, with bylaw changes to empower the committee and limit real estate purchases without board approval.
Washington reports show President and Japanese Minister Takahira pressing for Japan's peace terms with Russia. Officials indicate Meyer may confer with the Czar while Cassini's report awaits transmission. Britain coordinates, but no formal note yet. diplomats anticipate a general statement of terms if Russia seeks an end to the war.
Son, third vice president, was examined next as John Gilchrist head of the securities department testified before the Superintendent. The investigation will be continued today with an official report due mid next week. Out-of-town men lingered near the building in groups, condoling the loss without any expected formal action from committees or associations.
A statement to the director of the Equitable Life Assurance Society reports worldwide new business for the first five months of 1905 totaling 191,894,699 dollars, down about 750,009 from 1904. US and Canadian agency new business rise by about 5.2 million, foreign agency four month figures fall about 2.4 million, May new business down 6 million versus last year, and terminations and outstanding insurance levels compared with 1904 indicate varied trends.
Benton June 1 The protective committee appointed by the New England policyholders of the Faultable Life Assurance Society urges all policyholders to send their names to the committee. The committee warns the society's affairs show a dangerous condition to policyholders and calls for united action for protection.
Braltheanian Institution disbursing clerk W. Carr was arrested on June 10 charged with embezzling four thousand dollars from the institution's funds.
Vienna reports that Russia has told its diplomats abroad that the time for peace has not yet arrived. When Russia does seek peace, negotiations with Japan will begin independent of foreign intervention. Count Cassini, the Washington ambassador, was informed of this stance.
London report that June afternoon saw T. Whitelaw Reid, the American Ambassador, visit Lord Lansdowne at the Foreign Office. Also present was Paul Cambon, the French Ambassador. The interview's purpose was not disclosed.
Telegraphic dispatch from Vice Admiral Rojestvensky dated Tokio June 6 describes a May 27 engagement with twelve Japanese battleships and twelve smaller cruisers. He details transfers of wounded, retreat routes, and the eventual sinking of the Oslyabya and capture of the Bledovy by Japanese torpedo boats. Rear Admiral Nebogatov is said to be at Brsebo.
A Tokyo press dispatch dated June 7 reports Japanese forces repulsed an infantry assault on Ma Cha Tun and captured nearby emplacements east of Chang Tu Pu. Cavalry pursued hostile forces toward Cal Chia Teu and Mu Chi Tun, with troops occupying surrounding positions.
Vladivostok reports describe confusion in the Russian squadron under Admiral Rojestvensky amid battle signals. Uncertainty over whether to loop toward Japan or force a passage through the Corea Strait persists, with observers noting Japanese surveillance of the Prussian fleet and a lack of explicit orders as of May 28.
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