Wilmington journal., 1870-11-25

Some time ago the report came to us
from Europe that Russia was preparing to
take part in the present war. It was at
once assumed in some quarters that she
would inevitably fight for France. We
pointed out then that the true ally of Rus
sia, in the state of affairs which we now
witness in Europe, was Prussia-and We
called the attention of our readers to the
fact that the Czar had been from the first
| rather ostentatious in his efforts to keep
on good terms with Germany. He has
sent messages of congratulation to the
Queen CT Prussia after important victo-
ries, and has given decorations TO several
German Princes. We now hear something
more definite about his plans. The time
has come when it is believed at ST. Peters
burg that disguises can be thrown aside.
1t Is said that Russia has torn up the trea-
| ty OF Paris of 1856. This would render
the Black Sea once more q Russian lake,
and remove q restriction which must have
been not little vexatious and humiiating
to the Gar and his people. .-.-.-,.
We have little doubt that when all Sl,e
secrets of this eventful year como to be
unfolded, it will be found that Russia has
had secret treaty with Prussia from the
outset of the war. Bismarck has genius
for making engagements of this kind
There can be no question that he obtained
the promise & Napoleon not 30 interfere
IN the Austrian campaign, and Napoleon
did not 9ceive the expected " consldera-
tion" afterward, but that did not make
much difference to Count Bismarck. He
probably intends to fulfill his pledges to-
ward Russia, whatever they may be. Hence
it has been quito clear for months past
that King William and the Emperor Alex.
ander were acting in concert.
1t is very difficult to conjecture how far
the present plans of the Czar extend
Does he want TO make another dash at the
"slck man ?" If so, nothing stands in
his way. The old alliance which was so
fatal to his father, the Emperor Nicholas,
is now dissolved. France must be power
less for aggression for many years to come.
1t is in the last degree improbable that
England will ever take up arms again in
defense OF Turkey. Russia will therefore
find no third Power between her and Con.
stantinople. The theory of many years
standing is that English supremacy in In
dia is threatened by the Eastern policy of
Russia. But this idea has never stood the
test of examination. The mountains OF
Afghanistan are an impossible barrier to
, Russian advances, and the people of India
themselves would be little disposed to
change foreign rule to which they have
become accustomed, for one which they
only know through the medium of unfa-
voraole reports. Russia would never find
Cne natlVe pOpulatlon OF India Wiling 20
fight for her.
: The Gear is probably determined to get
rid of the penalties imposed upon his coun.
, try through the failure of his father in the
, Crimeau War, and all other aims he may
3 be content to hold In reserve. It is the
usual fate Of oil such treaties as that OF
! 1856. The power which is tied down il
submissive only while it cannot put forth
the strength necessary to burst it's bands
, Thus it will be with any treaty imposed
upon France after the termination of the
, present war. Some day or other a new
! trial will be moved for in the cause nov
! apparently being decided at SO vast cost
Russia has bided her time, and she knows
perfectly we'll that the power which she
has most dreaded will not be very trouble
some to her again. 1t may be seriously
/ doubted whether the British Cabinet viii
/ even take the trouble to enter q protes
/ against any course the Gar and his advi
! ersSmay choose to adopt.
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