Russia Rejects Indemnity and Keeps War Hope Alive
Russia faces the Portsmouth talks with skepticism as officials and peasants resist indemnity demands. Witte warns against any indemnity masked as peace, while financiers urge end to the war to avoid disaster. Reformers push for a national assembly, but the Czar remains opposed to terms from Japan.
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Hope grows for peace in Russo Japanese talks
From St. Petersburg Aug 5 the press shows rising hope for peace as M Witte receives US reports and suggests a potential Russo Japanese alliance. Indemnity and Sakhalin control remain sticking points, but some see Roosevelt’s role as pivotal to bridging gaps before any accord. The Slave argues lasting peace requires Japan alliance and urges prudent handling of concessions and guarantees.
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Envoys Toast and Travel End of Pacific Meeting
The Russian and Japanese envoys mingled in cordial fashion aboard the Mayflower and Dolphin. President praised, Witte lauded, and plans for peace remained cautious as the fleet sailed for Portsmouth after a momentous, friendly gathering.
Another Russian Loan Bond Issue Set at Same Terms
St Petersburg Aug 6 The government plans an internal loan of 100 million dollars with initial issuance of 76 million. It will mirror the March loan in nature and terms and should be issued in about two weeks. The earlier issue carried 9 percent price and 5 percent annual interest with a 100 year redemption.
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Seaport Prepares for Envoys From Russia and Japan
Portsmouth context shows the city in formal dress for the Russian and Japanese peace plenipotentiaries arrival Monday. Admiral Mead issues navy yard access rules with passes for workers and guards to enforce. A breakfast with the envoys is planned with 63 guests including Gov. McLane and Mayor Martin. Plenipotentiaries expected at 10 am. ships anchor offshore and launches will convey them to shore.
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Readjustment of U S Russia trade relations pondered by Witte
State Department reports M. Witte, besides his role as a treaty commissioner, is tasked with direct negotiations with the Russian government over readjusting trade relations. He may be connected with Treasury officials who have driven diplomatic exchanges on this matter from the American side.
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New Phase in Sugar Importers Case to be Submitted to Supreme Court
A planned submission to the U S Supreme Court will present an entirely new phase of the dispute over Russian sugar importers and government support to producers. The contention is that such assistance does not violate the anti bounty provisions of the American tariff act, aiming to demonstrate the practice is not a technical breach.
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Prayer for Peace Bishop Potter Form for Episcopal Churches
In Cooperstown New York August 5 a notice from Bishop Potter sets forth a prayer for use in the Episcopal churches of the diocese of New York ahead of the peace commissions from Russia and Japan at Portsmouth New Hampshire. The prayer asks God to unite the parties, grant wisdom, foster brotherhood, and hasten the day of world peace through Christ.
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Koreans Here Unofficially Seek Help at Portsmouth Talks
Free lance diplomats P EK Yoon and Syngman Rhee met President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and presented a memorial urging intervention for Korea. They arrived at the Korean Legation uninvited by the Korean government and were not given official recognition or aid. The assassination case in Moscow reports Maj Count Shuvaloff executed after a July 11 shooting.
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Turkish Minister's Gift to Desperate Philadelphia Widow
Chekib Bey Turkish Minister to the United States sent a $20 check to aid Mrs Mar Faret randal of Philadelphia deserted by her husband leaving three starving infants. He acted after reading of her dire plight and lack of milk for twins and a young child, forwarding the contribution by registered mail.
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Beef Trust Discussion In Washington With Moody
District Attorney Morrison of Chicago conferences with Moody in Washington to discuss questions arising from the indictment of several Chicago beef packers. Both sides refused to disclose the topics for publication as the conference shifts to handle urgent legal questions. A heat wave ravages Austria Hungary with many deaths and strokes reported across Vienna and surrounding regions.
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Visiting Clergymen Preach in Alexandria Churches Briefly
Washington Post reports visiting clergy filling Alexandria pulpits as regular pastors take vacations. Rev W J Morton and Rev Dr Micou lead services while Rev L R Combs replaces at St Pauls Church and Rev D H Scanlon fills Second Presbyterian. Two ministers serve Methodist Church morning and evening. Also notes death of James W Beach and a local car robbery case involving William Bright and Edward Marble and a suit against Southern Railway.
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