The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-08-10
# From tho London News, a7lh al
Development Concerning Russians

From Lond News, a7lh a,.
| Development Concerning Russians
| Some documents published lately in Paris, under the
editorshp, II is understood oil Prince CzartoTysk, will
tend TO open the eyes OF the public TO the unvayiDg
course pursued BY Russia II has become integral
portion OF the European community The COLLECTION OF
documents referred TO points 10 The fact that Russz has
!, fs ny Ss y opposition 'G the prosss,ys
paper IN the British Museum the prophetic advice given
bIISglsmund Augustus TO the Queen Elizabeth: "Tsks
strengthen himself with your guns your powder vour
manufacturers do not think he is my enemy only he is
the enemy of Christianity" The documents date so far
back 1905 The hst OF them being letter from Helena
the wife of Alexander Jagellon, King OF Poland, and
daughter OF lvan Grand Duke OF Moscow1oD npainng
TO her father OF the utter violation of all the agreements
that had been entered into between the two courts upon
the occasion OF her marriage My lord, the King says
the unfortunate Queen. his mother and all persons here,
all knJspeace ahecton. alliance, assistance against
the heather bn il is but clearly. my lord
and father that have been followed here only BY rapne
aad yioencc- your servant and your daughter. would
rather have died IN your country al your feet than have
heard said. it is said here. he only sent his dangh
to Lhuana. that he nigh! the better subiagale and en-
slave the country" As fitting pendant 70 this passion
ale complaint, quotation is given from karamxin. the
great Russian historian, TO the effect that Ivan certainly
violated the terms Of the treaty between himself and his
inaw. but he considered he could plead valid ex-
J,tllrea ia he Js There Is marvellous similarity
between this Plea and the sanctnonious declaration Of
vans latest representative. that his motive in prosecu-
ling his claims upon Turkey solely desire TO pro-
leci thr .orh hoioI faith"
seems abandoned, as being avelse 10 The spirit OF the
age II only within the last few years thai despo,ic
monarch could have had for believing ha, Europe
could listen seriously to proclamation OF holy war.
The De Maistres and the Puseys, and the Newmans,
and the Joe Smiths hal not yet lit up the torch OF reli-
gious dscofd by which bigolry is made appear in
stirac,iye light The documents OF thirty years back,
which published by the Prince, have nothing to do
with the religious question. PozZo di Bogo, in a de
s,tua
nent theology he at to the hard matier-
ofac mode OF treatment OF The subject The European
powers do not seem inclined to enter into the views
OF his imperial Majesty on the eastern question;
therefore he obligation imposed upon to show
selves inexorable; must MAINTAIN by force those
rights which force would dispute !" 'must come 10
the determination 10 do our enemies all The evil which
they would do without having any fear o the vics
sltudes which war or fortune may occasion" The aslue
dpomatist to anticipate in this despatch the very
circumstances which make part of The present ''staa-
lon." ''Supposng he continues, "hat our troops ad
vance 10 the Danube, and that have explained 10 all
the powers the motives and intention OF that step let rs
consider what have TO fear from the res, OF Europa
He then goes examine the probable attitude OF the
various powers and in the of his nvesg alton Of
the forces and capabilities and intentions OF England. he
writes rupture with would, up TO certain point,
damage public credit, would give still greater impetus
10 the fall in public securities, and by making money,
what they call the circulating medium, scafcer and
dearer ruin those who have specuated upon the sippo
siton that il would be plentiful and cheaphat ], TO say
bear low interest" In another part OF the despatch
the dipomatst advises that should be made OF the
Sersans and that agents Of his Majesty, mot accredited
avowed should be dispersed through Greece to fur
ther the designs OF Russia against the Porte.
Prince Leven, consulted upon The same subject at the
time, gives advice OF similar nature TO that OF hrs
brother diromatist He advises that Russia should be
prompt, and take active before the other pow
ers can form any combination "Up to this moment
says the Prince, "no such combination, exists Eng.
land leas' has share in III and any league Of nht
sh. Is not mennbr may be dtspised"
Events showed how well the Russian statesmen COM
pretended the positions OF the various powers. de-
auat
1880, contains a triumphant and nsolent exposition OF
the which had attended the measures OF the En-
peror His Malesys superiority IN the Levant had been
assured. The active hostility OF Austria and the inert
opposition Of England had been overcome The Empe-
FOR had obtained solution OF the Greek question in ac
cordance with bis wishes The Turkish empire was in
his power and il he did not destroy IT, the reason was
that better for the interest OF Russia that things
should remain for time in their present condition. 'lo
the opinion OF the Emperor this monarchy (he Turklsh)
reduced slate OF existence dependent the protection
OF Russia and obliged future 10 consult the wishes
of Russia, would assist political aud commercial In
,erest far more efficiently than any combination
which would have forced either 10 extend our terrific
res by conquest too widely, or TO substitute iof tue QUO
man empire other States which might have been our ~
walls in power, civilization industry and riches" Sure
ly no complain that the Russian statesmen do
not speak out. These connected dispatches DECLARE in
the hearted manner, what Russia wanted how
she about obtaining II, and what she thought OF her
aainments when the struggle was over:
With respect TO the occupation OF the Danuban primer
palnies, Nesselrode is equally open: /" We can dispose
OF them our will, either in peace or in war." he
concludes his despatch with few sentences which al
ford true explanation OF the present attitude taken by
the Emperor, which may be considered as successful
aemp, 10 mpoverish the Turks by the procrasinated
occupation OF the provinces and thus render Turkey ess
capable OF opposing Russia at any future time Speaking
OF the debt which Turkey will incur, the dplomaust
says, the OF this debt Russia will be TO give her
the keys OF the position, and make the Turkish empire
.ensbe for long years Of it's true situation with regard 70
Russia and The certainty OF it's rnn if ii ever again ven
tures TO brave the power OF its conqueror 8H tIa
II anything calculated TO give hlllp 10 the ardi-
oil modern diplomacy, II this. Let the medlalnx
powers remember that every days delay in the settle
ment is much gain to Russia and let them. now the
previous views OF Russian diplomacy, thanks TO the pub
lca,ion of Prince Czartoysk. exposed clearlyet
them, say, take 10 leave little posi-
ole for the carrying out OF Russian dshoneses for the iu-
ture.
New York Times.
The Ocean Telegraph.