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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
21
Fragmented text suggests diplomats discuss terms of plenipotentiaries and possible terms in a tense negotiation. It notes Russia's likely agreement to most proposals and hints at remaining disagreements affecting tomorrow's agenda.
Count Cassini discussed with the President in the afternoon Japan's views on the meeting place and the planned Washington conference. The envoy indicated Washington's undesirability for a summer conference and whether official verbal reports would be reduced to writing remained unsettled.
A fragmentary report mentions Emperor Muteubite summoning a council for peace at 11 o'clock. Princess Sadako attends with princes Kanin and a, alongside principal ministers and their offices in a ceremonial discussion.
June 22 Raseta's offices to publish reply in Official Messenger. At the Foreign Office Japan's plenipotentiaries time and place for talks expected within 24 to 48 hours. Russia's Count Lamsdorff sent the reply to Ambassador Meyer after a Foreign Office interview. Hostilities suspension likely for about 14 days while terms are considered. Diplomats say no real hitch to preliminary negotiations and both sides seek a draw between Japan's minimum and Russia's maximum.
The Norne Vremya editorial argues Russia must be treated as a European power and seeks peace talks, warning against optimistic Japan and predicting Russia’s influence will spread eastward while maintaining Europe as a bulwark. It calls for recognition of Russia’s origin and destiny and endorses a permanent peace.
A garbled dispatch from Paris notes rising fears amid tension over peace talks and new developments in Parisian quarters. The unstable mood hints at broader concern about the outcome of negotiations and regional unrest.
A Times dispatch notes a war faction in Russia forming with strong rallying support. General Linovitch and division commanders telegraph against peace. The world backs Roosevelt’s push to end the slaughter as Baron da Rosen meets Ambassador Nelidoff at the Russian embassy and awaits further dispatches. Anthassider McCormick maintains close contact with de Rosen.
London papers hail Roosevelt’s diplomatic success as a historic achievement. The Times correspondent notes rare insight aided by tact, while The Morning Post and The Daily Telegraph praise the president’s world policy aims and warn against belittling him. Berlin and Melbourne observers report power shifts and growing naval reach, urging Australia to strengthen defenses and partnerships.
St Petersburg reports M. Witte, president of the committee of ministers, will depart in about two weeks on public business. He may travel to Berlin to confer with Prince Arisuzawa, a Japanese envoy, with speculation that he could lead preliminary talks for Russia in future peace negotiations.
St Petersburg reports a Russian plan to create a bicameral legislature with an imperial veto. A lower house called the imperial dzetas and an upper house formed by the existing Council of the Empire would share power to discuss budgets and ministers, while the Emperor retains final authority. Elections are planned for the comrade summer, with proclamations expected soon. Government orders bar newspapers from publishing congress proceedings without approval. The move signals a cautious step toward constitutional reform following autocratic rule.
Interviews with naval officers recount the Sea of Japan battle causes after the sinking of Kniaz Souvaroff. They allege fleet demoralization, lack of fire discipline, and no proper gunnery training. Officers claim command confusion, inadequate training, exhausted crews, and poor ship homogeneity doomed several vessels, including Oslyaby, Alexander II, and Kniaz Souvaroff.
The exchange reveals finger pointing over Sunday subway flooding with Chief Engineer Rien and Goodwin clashing over delays in shutting off water. Poor communication and lack of maps hindered response, while officials push for a 50,000 emergency crew and blame a dynamite- damaged main for the burst.
Russian units fell into confusion under direct Japanese fire as Admiral Rozhestvensky struggled to form a coherent line. Japanese forces rained projectiles and machine gun fire on Roatan ships while torpedoes drifted among the formations. Captain Berkh of the Oslyahya reportedly died on his bridge amid the sinking ships. countless other sailors were hailed as heroes, with names likely unknown to history.
Tokio reports that Imperial army units dislodged Russian cavalry near Hai-Ying-Teu, five miles south of Siao-Yang-Wa-Peng, and occupied Hel-Pingjing. Additional Russian defeats occurred near Siao-Chengtsu, eighteen miles north of Kang-Ping, and Kao-Chia-Wa-Peng, two miles northeast of Siao-Chey-Tsu. An eminence was held north of Simo-Pi-Tung, near Kao-Chia-Wo-Peng and west of Lino-Yang-Wo-Peng.
Mr Grip the minister from Grreden and Norway met at the State Department and will leave tomorrow on leave of absence without tendering resignation. He, though Norwegian, is not identified with the Separatists. He told Assistant Secretary Loomis that his government sent Mr Dé Strade to handle affairs in his absence while Haugs will manage affairs here. Strada was appointed prior to Norway's severance and is en route to this country.
Subways flood after Park Avenue water main break blocks drainage system. Interborough General Manager Hedley leads urgent repairs with pumps and trains halted until tomorrow. Fire Department refused hose assistance. revenue loss from delays poses main damage. No express trains run. local service only between Grand Central and lower Manhattan terminals.
In Mobile Alabama, a Major Burke obituary reports the deceased’s ties to Louleihan and mentions a justice tally at an unspecified time. The fragmented text notes a 7 o’clock event and nearby streets, with attendees described as staying by the top of the od in.
The article traces the New York Central Empire State Express and other lines like the Century and Twentieth Century Limited, noting historic running times from New York to Chicago and beyond. It highlights long-running services, world fair era efforts, and the lineage of fast trains on the New York Central system.
In Jefferson Market police court a case arose from an attempted theft of coalskins from Edgar Lehman at 43 45 East 12th. The thefts, linked to a spree of robberies in the snowsale fur and skin district near University Place, totalled about $2000 over eight months. A thief was captured, another fled, and police seek the accomplice. Merchants fear further arrests and seek to recover stolen goods from firms including Edgar Lehman Joseph Lehman Thorern Pretorius Gesarg Blum Otto Ehler Isenbach Hach Becker and other neighbors. The prisoner held on $1000 bail awaits grand jury action.
Mont Pelée in Martinique continues to show activity with smoke plumes and flashes from the dome. A flame was observed June 3 between 1 40 and 2 10 pm, with ash clouds reaching Le Précheur and renewed collapse and mud outflow noted June 12 at 6 am. TheWhite River area experienced a smoke plume by 11 30 am, and calm returned thereafter.
Vienna reports General Barre Fejervary was received by Emperor Francis Joseph and named Hungarian Prime Minister today. He will form his cabinet with trusted officials from recent ministries amid expectations of political tension and reshuffling.
June 12 at Washmetes a hearing covered statements by Cayar Brown treasurer of the American Asphalt Company regarding a questioned check. Brown’s testimony supported earlier claims of exchanges between Mr Loomis and the asphalt company as part of a broader inquiry.
David W. Buckley and Wille B. Coe acquire Newport Place from Canfield. The buyers are described as new owners in what appears to be a local property transaction. Place names and some wording are unclear due to OCR errors, but the core fact is a transfer of ownership to Buckley and Coe.
A garbled entry describes a request related to President Cleveland and mentions individuals such as Thom Ryan and associates in a station scene. The text is heavily corrupted, obscuring clear facts, names, and events.
A local ad touts the Kahler Shoe as relieving painful feet with new lasts designed for comfort. It claims good fit for men and women, with prices starting at five dollars for men and four fifty for women, from Dr P Kahler and Sons, surgeons chiropodists, at 924 Broadway.
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