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against Russia's proposed violation Of her treaty
obligations. Photiades Bey was in close consulta-
ton with the foreign ENJOYS in Florence to-day.
SECRETARY FISH ON VAR QUESTIONS.
HIS OPINIONS ON BUTLER AND SEIZURE.

HIS OPINIONS ON BUTLER AND SEIZURE.
WASHINGTON, Nov 1S.-Secretary Fish said
to-day that the recent from Europe indicates that
Russia s really in earnest in her endeavors TO abrogate
the provisions Of the Treaty Of 1885, which relates TO the
neutrality OF the Black Sea- but thinks will not in
evably follow. He thinks it possible and quite prob
able that the result will be Peace Congress Of all the
Great Powers OF Europe at which not only the Eastern
Question, but possibly the Prussan and French War
Question may be settled. Under existing circumstances
however, the future Of Europe is purely problemaca
and there may be occult influences at work which may
produce astonishing and unexpected results
In the event of Peace Congress- 1t is not certain that
the existing Government in France will be disturbed
destroyed. The strength Of the Republic lies with
the people themselves and fortuitous peace, without
cession OF territory will be equivalent TO guarantee OF
its future existence. The Empire il ut end, and the
only Government that can follow the Republic king
dom.
Our communications with France are at present very
brief Minister Berhemy recognized here as the legt
innate and only responsible representative Of the French
Government Minister Wasbburne has been used by our
Government as q medium OF communication for impor-
ant matters but not notwithstanding the length OF the
there have been but few subjects Of Importance re-
quiring his mediation. His recognition OF the French
Republic premature, but was in pursuance Of
orders and his present is thoroughly in accord
with the wishes of the Administration. The cleo
ton OF the Duke Of Aosta to be King OF Spain will not
materially alter Cuban policy. Spain, though slow
in diplomacy niother respects is quick to accept war;
and the future OF Cuba is not worth a war to US
The policy of England toward her Provinces has always
just and continues to be honorable Gen. Buffers
scheme for the annexation Of Canada incident TO
the settlement Of the Alabama Claims detailed in the
Lowell letter to THE TRIBUNE, simply means war for
England would not submit to 1t without struggle The
Alabama Claims must and will be settled at the proper
time-perhaps very The main objection to the
Clarendon Treaty that private claims were
included in the protocol The Alabama Claims are held
by to be of higher Importance and more dignity
than private claims because they involve important
questions Of international law, which cannot be settled
by an ordinary Convention, or mixed Claim Commls-
son such required for the adjustment Of the latter
regard TO the threatened rupture In the Republican
party, the Secretary said, the Revenue Reformers"
claim than they prove and the reduction Of the
public debit together with the reduction Of taxation will
satisfy the people better than the gtterng promises
which investigation shows cannot be fulfilled. Senator
Schurz is able man, but IL lie still processes TO be
supporter OF the Administration, he certainly has
strange way of showingt