New-York tribune., 1872-04-12
RUSSIA.
THE REPORT OF NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE
POLES-NOw 1T ORIGINATED-DIeCU's SION OF
CnInIAN AFFAIRS-THE RESTORATION OF


THE REPORT OF NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE
PoLEs-IIOw 1T ORIGINATED--DIcCU. SION OF
GAIIgIAN AFFAIRS-THE RESTORATION OF
THE FORTIFICATIONS AT sEBASTOPoL'
lFROM A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRlBUNEI
ST. PETERSBURG, March 22.--The kilograms
from Paris the London papers few day ago. with re-
gard TO rumoTed negotiations OF Gen. LevasheH with
the Polish Emigration ave excited some astonshment
and amusement here. At that time Gen. Leyashe1 was
in St. Petersburg having been back for time from
Paris where he had been leave of absence, without
any authority wish to enter into any negotiations
with the Poles While there several Poles called to
him, Of whom ne receivedbut soon as reports
got about he closed his doors to them ALL The reports Of
negotiations Of any kind stated by the Government
to utterly unfounded and they originated IN all prob
blity with the Poles themselves, in order to make
better for Gacia by causing 1t TO be supposed
that Russia well as Austria was bent on conciiaon.
Certain steps have indeed been taken by allowing many
exios to return freely and settle down unmolested
but there general amnesty and some measures are
rendered than before FOrnstance the
new head Of the Customs Department has issued an
order which prohibits Poles from holding independent
situations service and changes all who are In the
Customs service in the kingdom to other posts ana nils
their places with Russians. 1t cannot be denied that
recent events calculated to inspire the Government
with some anxiety. The efforts to form Gaica into an
almost Independent States is they are n any degree sue
Polish agitation and excite dreams of the rcGstab
lsbment OF the old Republic. 1t was to be expected,
therefore that not only the Government Dut puDno
opinion here should strongly oppose the projected con-
cessous TO Galica by the Austrian Government AT the
same tiUe the recent appointment OF M0nsegneur Le-
dochowsk, the Archbishop Of Posen. Os Primate
of all Poland, makes it seem as II the Ul-
tamontane party going to use religion as
a means Of exciting discomfort and fostering
agitation The Primate of Poland was In the old days
ipSo dO Regent Of the Kingdom In OF the death or
absence Of the King, and already Polish almanac has
appeared with tho name Of Monselsneur LedO-
chowsk in the list of resgniDg soyereigns.
It's, however, perfectly true that the courts
Of ST. Petersburg and the Vatican are in much
better relations than since long time. The
brother Of the Emperor received in the dndest way
by the Pope and five Catholic Bishops have been ap
pointed to vacant bishoprcs in Russia and Poland 1t is
understood too that the Russian language is 10 be
allowed in the Catholic service in Russia
With regard 70 Galcia, the Russian press naturally
sides with the Russians Ruthenians who form the
lower class and regard the arrangement with Austria
one which will concentrate the power still more In the
hands Of the Polish arstocracy. The Exchange Gazette
calls loudly upon Russia to remember her forgotten
children" who suffer under the German and Hungarian
yoke and says that 1t Is high time for Russia to in
tate The good example Of Prussia and Italy and try to
reach the full Of her historic development
This Journal says that the position OF Russia is in
contestaby better than that OF any other power in Eu
rope; that she has nothing TO fear from Germany
France, or England; and adds
Russia alone her hands completely free and fifteen
wears reform have not sed in vain The Russia OF
1872 be- compared with the Russia OF 1S53 Our
national consciousness is rapidly growing stronger and
seems that Russian publcist pointing to the
Carpathians, already initiate that Italian patriot
who, turning 10 Victor Emanuel, said, Dare Sire,
darer
This lie bold language for Russian newspaper and
as yet hear of warning from the Government. Yet
apparently is the accepted time for conciliation.
Russia chance to get the out OF the hand of
Austria, and turn to herself those Poles who will be
satisfied with something short Of complete autonomy.
There fact which speaks loudly Tchakofsky, the
famous sadyk Pasha, who embraced Mohammedanisn
In order to do Russia much harm possible and who
commanded the Polish Legion In the Crimean war,
being than 20 years DID, sends his children to
Russia beg their pardon and permission to enter the
Russian service. Statesmen In Russia who SEQ which
way the wind is blowing are all In favor OF cOnciatng
Poland This is necessary before any Panslavio scheme
can be carried out, and Russia could never advance
toward ConstsntinOple with uneasy Poland in her
rear The way, however to Constantnople lies through
Vienna and the downfall Of Austria must precede that
OF Turkey. II hardly be postponed for five years
longer.
Russia has lately lost three Of her statesmen Mr
Knszbevtcb the predecessor OF Mr. Reutern as Minister
OF Finance Nicholas Milutin and Prince Paul Gayarin
Milutn is a very great loss Though holding high
office, and Mniser-represented in the Cabinet
by brother the Minister of war-he exercised per-
haps the greatest influence In Russia the Government
lie the leading spirit not only OF the emancipation
movement but Of all the reforms Of the last 10 in
Russia There something In his personal character
which called out immense sympathy and cooperation
In politics he was the leader OF the Slavophe party and
his at Moscow their social and political center
For the last four years he had suffered from
we're and painful disease and had passed most his time
abroad Prince Paul Gagarin had been In the Russian
service since 1907 having begun his career young
officer under Kutuzof In the civil career he filed many
Offices and had been for years Past President Of the
Council of Ministers. He was man Of great skill and
tact and universally respected. His place tempo
rary filed by Gen. Tchevkin, but he thought too
independent, and Gen Ignatef the father OF the Rus
sian ambassador at Constantnope, has been named to
the post The latter had before served various civil
commissions, and s thought to be pabe, and quite
under the influence Of Count Shuvalof and the Cana
ra.
project has been published for q reorganization Of
the port and City OF SebastOpo The docks OF the Black
&C. a Meet S pg Sa m & NJ ad 70 @ %
OF shpsOfwar In of need The city Is to be placed
same exceptional condition as Gronstaat Sikolae Nj
Tganrog aud Kertch. The plan Of the defense of Sc.
bastopOl has been changed is not expected that it
will ever submit TO another attack like that which ruined
IT, and consists Of the following general dispositions:
constructed ON the promontores which form the en-.
trance the port Defense Of the city the south
side Of forts and coast batteries along
Balaclava. with q fortified work on the sapun
Hill. .. Defense Of the city on the north side
the river Belbeck The railway which TO unite sebas
tOpo 10 Moscow has been already begun Things do not
always move so slowly In Russia as is sometimes
Thought There Is late instance Within ~ hours after
the receipt OF the telegram announcing the death Of NJ
DashkoG Russian Minister at Stockholm Mr.. Gicrs
Minister at Borne who had married niece of Prince
GorscSafois eldest SON. the FIRST sscfetars Il fin,
Was promoted 10 the vacant POST at Borne. IL Is said
that Mr. Ctacazy Is very Indignant Ut not receiving tho
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