Show ships were delayed at newport by a heavy fog and portsmouth was filled with disappointment portsmouth N H aug 7 there was great disappointment in this city today over the delay in the arrival 0 the russian and japanese peace envoys although notice was promptly given yesterday by rear admiral mead of the portsmouth navy yard upon learning that the united states warships bearing the representatives of japan and russia bad been delaya delay 1 by fog at newport the news of the postponement of the functions had not reached many of the citizens of portsmouth and its environs consequently this section of new hampshire was astir early and by 8 every electric line from the country waa bringing many sightseers when the fact of postponement became generally known there were many expressions of disappointment but upon the circulation of rumors of the possible arrival of the ships most of the crowd decided to have a holiday anyway the postponement of the functions hurried orders to the state troops which were to arrive here from all parts of the state governor mclane was up at daylight dictating telegraphic orders to the troops to remain away until tomorrow information was also to the congressional delegation of the state members of which had been In vitel to participate during the forenoon governor mclane received telegram from third assistant secretary pierce at newport stating that the mayflower and dolphin and the their convoy would not arrive until tuesday morning and the proposed reception should be postponed forty eight hours without any change in alla arranged A formal notice was thereupon issued to that effect |