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Sergei Yulievich Witte, Russia's chief negotiator at the 1905 Portsmouth Peace Conference, and his staff enjoy a leisurely Sunday morning walk
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Sergei Yulievich Witte, Russia's chief negotiator at the 1905 Portsmouth Peace Conference, and his staff enjoy a leisurely Sunday morning walk, setting the tone for the historic negotiations to come. From strolls to sessions, Witte's determination and diplomatic skills were on full display as he worked tirelessly towards a peaceful resolution with Japan. Amidst the Wentworth Hotel's grandeur, Witte and Baron Rosen confer in the palm garden, while the envoys board the "Mayflower" for crucial discussions. The signing of the treaty was celebrated with great fanfare, as evidenced by this postcard, and the Russian delegation, including Witte and Rosen, were frequently seen with the press, providing updates on the conference's progress.