The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-28


Russia Firm and Decided, but Does Not Seek
War or Territory.
In the present crisis Of European afIairs when
millions OF drilled automatic are set in motion and
the Council Chamber Of the grave statesmen Of Eng
land is converted into 'bear garden" the utter
ances Of diplomat who represents the great Power
that causes this universal cOmmoton will be found
universally interesting. HERALD reporter called
yesterday upon M de Catacazy the Russian Minis
ter, ct Washington who Is temporarily at the Bre-
WORT House, and obtained the following informa-
tiOn:--
N. DE CATAcAzY satd,-I deeply regret that my
elcial position does not allow me TO give you any
precise political information the present coatro-
versy between Russia and England. All can say
to you Is that Russia s firmly decided to maintain
her rights but she does not want war or anY terri
torial ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
REPoRTER-Tho general opinion Is that you are
bent on the conquest Of Constantinope.
III. DE CATACAzY-For centuries the general opinion
was that the Sun moved around the Earth, and when
q philosopher discovered that it was q mistake he
was very near TO being burnt for holding this
theory. As do not care to be treated Ike MIN,
will not prove the utter ialsfty OF this opinion. can
only express my establishment that the American
people receive the prejudices and the
HACKNEYED REPORTS
policy oil Russia by her past and rhepersonal charac-
ter Of the Emperor Alexander, who has ever been
just and moderate.
RBP0RTER-But why do you not enlighten the
American public on this snbjects
NJ DE CATAcAzY-Because 1t does not enter In to
the province or diplomatic duties; but if you choose
to be enlightened lean prove to you nom the docu-
ments published by The Imperial government three
years ago. Among these papers there ia q note
odd vnS nnI hV DsinnA
completely treated.
! paper about your .EXceency having taken dipo.
matte steps In behalf OF your government to obtain
at the Congress OF European Powers to which the
demands ot Russia are 10 be referred and that yor
be represented IA that Assembly; is TINS repor
cerrect2
NJ. DE cArAcAzY-Tne account published in tn,
evening paper 10 which you allude Is perfectly i'm
| probable. was In Boston during last Summer, bu
could not have spoken with Mr.. Sumner or anybody
else about question thai had not yet arisen, and
the report " an invention from beginning to end
! MORAL SUPPORT IS NOT ASKED FOR;
1t Is accepted when kindly offered; ana have no
doubt that the sympathes OF the American people
gress ana for the liberty OF the seas-lhey are the
principles we advocate in the East.
REfORTER-ls It true that warllKe enthusiasm
| prevails among the Russian people anu that YOU
| nave been preparing for war;
NJ. DE CATACAzY-Calling 1t warlike enthusiasm
would not be correct. The people OF Russia do not
ike war for the sake OF war, but they ready
| follow their beloved Emperor when he claims what
| are the rights OF Russia.
REPORTER-There Is a telegram In this Mornings
HERALD aoeut the Introduction of new weapon
In the Russian army which Is said to be superior to
any ride In existence. Is this founded on fa.ctY
| N. DE CATACAzY-Most positively, ana VIII name
| to you this
| NEW WEAPON FAR SUPERIOR TO ANY OTHER,
1t Is the unanimous devotion Of eighty millions Of
people to maintain their rights without Infringing
upon those Of others.
kEPoRTER-Isit true that there is an understand.
ing between Russia and Prussia in this business9
M. DE CATAcAzY-That is more than can tell.
owe 1t TO my official position 10 be silent on The sub
Ject