Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-09-08
FROM RUSSIA.
Attitude of Russia i'm the Pre.snr

AhASAAC VI AkhSaAA IN the PTeaGnn
War.
! NEw YORK, Sept. IA correspondent
of the Tribune at st. Petersburg, under
date of Sept. /, writes that the Gaulois
has published several articles on neutrality
and the relations of Russia in regard to
Prussia and toward 8 consolidation of
Germany. In these it is stated that
neutrality does not mean inaction !;
that nation should see what its interests
are and BE prepared to maintain them;
and that the position of Russia is differ
ent from that of other neutral powers
A 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
nave found new routes, Russia, with the
Black Sea not defended by fleet or for
tress, would be at the mercy of Germany
and England. No new war need be en-
tered into, but when the present one is
over, Russia must demand changes, and
have her neutral rights respected
The article of yesterday concluded
by saying that Russia ought to pre-
serve her neutrality while her interests
are not touched; but they will be affected
IN the coming Congress, if, at the conclu-
sion OF peace, the treaty of Paris
remains unaltered. Russia has not him
dered the forcible unihcation of Ger
many, nor does she deem it necessary
to accomplish the unity of the Slayonic
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
VIII probably follow the present war.
The Gaulois, of the LIST inst, calls atten-
ton to the service Russia has rendered
Prussia by unarmed neutrality, thus ena-
bling Prussia to leave her Eastern frontier
unguarded. In an article on the military
strength ofthat empire the Gaulois declares
that the country is perfectly prepared for
war. To-.
Resources of the Russia.
! am informed on good authority
that the government can put
100000 men in the field, completely
equipped. One hundred more Calling
guns have been ordered from America,
making 2l0 altogether, and there are 200
Mltrailleurs making here, which will be
ready in autumn. -Four guns are at
tached On peace and eight on a
war footing to each division of
infantry. r.' I'll ID q. e.
1t is curious to note the great interest
taken IN the war news. The papers
are all published in the morning. but |
sheets OF kilograms are printed at 5 P. NJ,
and sold In great numbers. Cab drivers |
and the lower classes, generally, who never
before minded news, read them eagerly |
Mons. Bernard and Wright, and Col
Mitchell, of the United States army, are
here as special commissioners from the
War Department to investigate the use of |
iron in defenses chiefly in regard to forti-
fcations. They have examined
CfOnsiadt and The works at
kelpSOo, and had several interviews
with the Minister of War and Gen. Laf-
fenben, who have extended every facility
to them.
Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender.
has arrived, accompanied by the Marquis
Romano, Gen. Elce and Senior Caldron.
No one knows what is the object of this
visit. -. r..
Prussia RePels intervention,
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. THE st.
Petersburg journals say the Gar shows
every effort 10 locslize aud sbridge the war
but Intellectually, as the Prussians repel
any Intervention at all restraining their
freedom of action.