The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-09-08
RUSSIA.
Neutrality Does not Mean InaC-
ton. ~
Russia Wants to Gain Something
from the War.

New YORK, September IA special
correspondent of the Tribune at st.
Petersburgh, dated September lst,
writes: The Galos has published sew,
eral articles on neutrality and the rela'
tions of Russia in regard to Prussia
and toward q consolidated Germany.
In these it is stated that neutrality does
not mean inaction; that a nation should
see what its interests are and be pre-
pared to maintain them and that
the position Of Russia Is different
from that of other neutral powers rs
strong. Germany does not Necessarily
affect Russia, but it would affect her if
the treaty of Paris remains, in force.
In that case, while other powers have
found new routes Russia, wItlfthe Black
Sea undefepded by fleet Or fortress,
would be at the mercy of Germany and
England. No new war need be entered
on, but when the present is over Russia
must demand changes and have her
natural rights respected. The article
of Yesterday concluded by saying that
Russia ought to preserve her neutrality
while her interests are untouched, but
they will be affected in the coming Con-
gress at the conclusion Of the 0peace
treaty of Paris, if it remains nDaltered.
Russia has not hindered the forcible
unification of Germany, nor does she
deem it in turn necessary to accomplish
the unity OF the SlavOnic races, but she
has a right to demand that her position
in regard to the Black Sea and Danube
shall be improved. She hopes that her
legitimate demand will be respected in
the European Congress which will
probably follow the present war.
The GoloS, Of the Isl inst, calls atten-
ton to the service Russia has rendered
Prussia by her unarmcd neutrality,
thss enabling Prussia TO leave her east
ern frontier unguarded.
In an article on the military strength
OF the Empire, the Golos declares
that the country is perfectly prepared
for war. am informed on good au-
thority that the Government. can put
10000 meu in the field, completely
equipped.
One hundred more Gatling guns have
been ordered from America, making
2lO altogether, and there are 200 mi
traileuses making here, which will be
ready in autumn. Four guns are attach
ed on peace footing and eight on
war footing, to each division of infan-
try.
1t is curious to note the great interest
taken in the war The newspapers are
all published in the morning, but sheets
of telegrams printed at five in the even
ing are sold in great numbers. Cab
drivers and the lower classes generally,
who never before minded the news,
read them eagerly.
Monseiurs Barnard and Wright, and
Colonel Niche, OF the United States
army, are here as special commissioners
from the War Department, TO lnvestl'
gate the use of the iron detences chiefly
in regard to fortifications. They have
examined Cronstadt and the works OF
Kalpioo, and had several interviews
with the Minister Of War and General
Todteben, who have extended every
facility to them.
Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender,
has arrived, accompanied by Marquis
Roman, General Elce and Senor Cal
dron. No one knows what is the object
OF this visit.
ST. PErERsBuRGH, Sept. General
Fleury, recently Ambassador Of France,
has resigned and left the country.
The 1t. Petersburgh journals say
the Car shares every effort to localize
and abridge the war, but Intellectually
as Prussia repels any Intervention at
ell restricting the freedom Of action.