The Peace Conference.
A NEW APPOINTMENT. vj WITTE REPLACES M. * ‘ " muravieff. ' Owing to the vagtftffless of instructions issued to him f Ivf. Muravieff, a Russian representative to go to the neac conference at Washington, has ?et:-ed M. De Witte, President of the Council of Ministers; replaces him. and Japan welcomes the change as a ' ot A of Russia’s serious desire for neacc ‘iffo prospects of which are reported from Other sources Jo be Witte had a prolonged interview with the Czxt. 1 that his powers are restricted, and that he has been instructed to secure the best terms possible. . , President RooseVeJf m convinced that the appointment of M. de Witte is likely to make for permanent peace. Many Russialtf attribute M. de Witte's appointment to a Grand Ducal intrigue to remove him fr° m the domain of international politics. The Japanese, papers .are greatly disappointed at China s dislrust when Japan is fighting in her interests. The journals also suggest that Russia should evacuate the Kirin province, if she is really solicitous ot , China’s interest.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3548, 18 July 1905, Page 2
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175The Peace Conference. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3548, 18 July 1905, Page 2
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