Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-01-09
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
ENGLAND AND RUSSIA IN PERSIA.

from the Russian Journal lie Eord. of Brussels
Sipea the commencement Of the dispute that ha.
arisen between England a0d Persia the English prest
has not ceased 10 attribute the hostility OF the FER
sian government to the intrigues of Russia Attha'
time the war in the East was at It's height and this
accusation served an additional weapon Tor the
London journals TO use against RTasa: lhey niHht
have reflected that this Power had no interest In ex-
tspdnr 10 Central Asia contest the theatre OF which
was already too large for that of tho two parties
which had not at its disposal the immense advantage
nj maritime communications But it was essential TO
.xbib, new proof Of Russian ambition al the very
moment when England was preparing the way tor
fresh conquests. -,
since the conclusion Of peace the tactics OF the
English press have not changed. Aocordiug TO them
i ia s,i Russia that IL responsible tor the events OF
which Central Asia is threatened with being made
:ue scene.
For Power 60 formidable as England, aud which
pu.s forward such great pretensions 10 generosity
equity and respect for right It would nave oeen nc
very edifying act 10 attack feeble Slate under III
tile pretext To give color to this aggression 1t was
absolutely necessary to find better pretext, It Wa
necessary 10 have the appearance not OF attacking
but oS defending. Now, when the English press Is
at nonpius it always has convenient plea, and tns'
is Russian ambition That Is one OF the ideas which
are received, admitted, accredited, and which are
taken as requiring no further proof. -,
Eow.yer little disposed We may be to follow the
sogruals of Great Britain in the capricous turns OF
their political fsnces there are, in the Fortunately
with which they publish this new fa!sehood, other
circumstances cannot refrain from pointing out to
the attention Of our readers.
Eor the last twenty years the wisdom OF the Rus.
alan government has araled 10 preserve CeiitI.!
Asia f.pm the condagraiipns that have 30 often de-
,nyed il 9th blood. This government, comprehend
ny that, o. that side also, British rivalry was pre-
psr.os for l: fresh coupna'inn'' resolved on ere
st,np between Russia aud the English possessions &
neutral zone, which night deaden its psrn,cous
.fF,c,s. With :he view il cene TO an understanding
With the Cabinet Of London for the purpose OF re-
moving a!l chance OF oouhics II severely inter
dotted 10 itself all action in Central Asia, on cond
zion that England, her part, should observe the
lke abstinence. In Persia, the rivalry OF the twu
countries gave place TO ao agreement which had io'
Ito consequence the object OF regulating In common
shs QUESTION VI the succession TO the throne, fha
osrpetusl source Of sapguinary conflicts, and ike
wise the boundary between Turkey and Persia
which threatened to grow Into an open contest be-
tween these two countries.
Thanks to this system, Loyalty carried out by hus
ala for twenty Years. psace has been maintained In
shcss countries, into which civilization Is seeking
gsaiualiy to 6ud it's way, and soften the barbarian
Of Ecs:erp manners.
Nov, az twenty years ago, Russis has only one po
Utica. interest in this quarter, namely, that OF main
tanning peace.
Peace Is necessary to hersef for the Development
of uer internal prosperity, aud 10 AVOID conaio,s
with England that she has motive for seeking. II
"a ooceeasry, moreover, Tor ths cake OF her pc
itiosl and Commercial, interest in those sttli semi
oarDarous regions; for il Is not on the force OF arms
nor Oh conquest, that that influence can rely out OH
-bs sscendancy Of superior civilization, OF higher
moral and material development, favored by acon'
sact which becomes more aud more intimate.
It is With this conviction. long since traditional III
Russian policy, that tbs Cabinet OF st. Petersburg
bss constantly sadeavorei to MAINTAIN peacs ia FER
ala and Central Asia. During the last war all ts ct
fo,ts had for their object TO induce the court OF g.
he-an TO keep an attitude OF neutrality IN conformity
with its own interests. These efforts were successful
however strong was the temptation tor the Persian
profit by tbs events that were TAX oe
place In its immediate neighborhood.
From the commencement of the conflict between
England and Persia provoked by the question O: he
raj the attitude and language OF the Russian govern
meat have been dictated by the same prlnclples.-
This i, what our information. derived from the best
aou.ces enables US ~ afsrn 10 peremptory manner
2uss,a has never ceased to make the court OF Iehe
IAN llater to oounsels OF prudence aud moderation
ana direct its attention to the danger. ;ha m,gnt DC
conflict of which no human foresight could deter
mine beforehand the limits or the consequenees.-
SIZE has used all her influence to induce Persia to
louIoe the Hsrat expedition, to renew the thread VI
iip:on,alis negotiations and to return to course oil
conciliSon In order TO reestablish her friendly rea
sioEs WITH England.
These oos1sels. these pressing eIhortaticrs, are
doubtless periectly we'll known to tho eaoinet OF
Lou1ou and yet the English persists no less IN
throwing upon the hostile influence and intrgnes OF
Russia the responsibility of what is passing in Persia
and Afshanssan it makes these l's text, that IT may
thunder forth against kussa those violent recrmina.
.ons the habit OF doing hic. II has acquired during
Shs three years war, bu. which charges, now that
cssse /, made and the world sghs for repose, but
Z srs,a!tous excitemen. Of hatred sud CT passions
s,at hsra no reason for their existence.
We cannot help being surprised that the English
government, better informed, and doubtless inspired
With better intentions, should not attempt to correct
public opiaio., which is thus wiliuly led astray 1t
needs only for that end q simple communication,
which would place the state of affairs again in it's
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