New-York tribune., 1870-12-02

STATES IN tASt VI n W An p%' -
SEA QUESTION.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Mr. COnstantln de
Catacazy Russian Minister TO this Government com
plains bitterly that ne has been msrepresented oy e
press OF the country particularly In the stories concern
ing his relations with the Administration and authorizes
their denial II Is nevertheless true that for some uheh
pianed reason the most cordial personal feeling does
exist between Mr. Catacazy and Secretary Fish, ln
fact response the formers evident uneasness re-
garding this mysterious subject or perhaps for some
other reason was partly ignored last Winter In the So
cia relations required by the cOnyentonalities OF np
Omacy Madame CatacaZy, abrilliant and accomplished
lady, also had reason for similar complaint. Their ab-
sence from the diplomatic dinners at the White House
finally became the subject OF public comment, ana IN
time was referred to in gospy paragraph in the news
papers, the result Of which was a special invitation,
which both Monsieur and Madame Caacazy promptly ac-
cepted and they again To all appearances In fu
favor Notwithstanding this, however, discontented
undercurrent Of feeling sometimes exhibited ltseit'
which has continued up to the present period.
About three months ago. It became the duty OF Mr'
Catacazy TO approach Government on the suect OF
the intentions then secret Of Russia to demand revision
Of the Black Sea treaty. The 1t. Petersburg MnlSuy
tneU very well that we had no especial interest at stake
in the questions Of that treaty but In view OF our rea
tions with England, and the possibility that we wouid
take OF war between Russia and that rover
70 renew our demand for settlement OF the Alaoaua
Claims it was deemed advisable to cultivate the uaui
topa friendship Of the United States for Russia ana AZ
the same time get an inkng OF our Intentions OWaru
Great Britain. Mr. Catacazy undertook his dnes III inc
customary diplomatic and roundabout way the result o
which was not at all satisfactory either to him OF his Gov
crnment In fact ne gained more Information from the
newspauers than he did from Mr. Fish and Of course II
as not thoroughly Trustworthy. Ifhe had asked point
blank what We intended 10 do he would have received
definite answer as NJ Provost Pardol did to his question
concerning our neutrality during the FrancoPruSsan
war He forthwith informed his Government thaI tne
United states would not take advantage OF war ne
tween England and Russia to bring about settlement OF
the Alabama Claims but would probably act toward DOM
those Powers a she f. 1T present acting toward Prussia
and France.
Prince orts.iaLcf va. disappointed at this, becanse
he ecxpeccd that The repucd affection OF our people ior
Russia would develop Itself in some more substahal
form IIe therefore, directed Mr. Catacazy 10 use every
means at his command 10 influence our Government 10
utlera more definite and favorable exposition OF us
views. The attempt to do 50 failed, and Mr. Catacazy
very naturally felt slightly aggrieved, and gave eW
dcnce Of il by omitting temporarily his customary
official calls on Secretary Fish This condition Of afaifS
would have continued possibly with grave results han
not the proposition for Peace Congress been acceP'eu
by Rus,a Now, however, that there IL niue prospect
Of warbcween England and Russia. and no necessity lor
efforts induce Government to take decided posi-
tion against the former. Mr. Catacazy has resumed MS
previous relations and to-day visited Secretary fls dur
ing the usual hours for diplomatic business receptions
There has m no time been any foundation for the exag
pcrated stories Of rupture between MI Catacazy ana
our Government on the contrary, with the exception
Of the disappointment Occasoned by our unexpected ana
firm adherence o our traditional neutral policy, and the
c,,oou,pt Efforts TO overcome H. the intercourse he
tween him aud Government has been officially cor
dial The personal aspect of the affair another ques
ton and it Is not impossible that there may be some
grounds r The statement that bad feeling exists III tha
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