The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-29
RUSSIA.

Prince Frederick Charles conversations with
the Editor Of the Moscow Gnzette-Whnt
the Leader OF the Pam-Sluvist Party Hnd
to say, and tho Reply Of the Rcd Prince.
MOSCOW. Dec. %. 1871.
A controversy OF some interest has been going on
In the Russian and German papers with regard TO
Prince Frederick Charles. During his stay Ia Mos.
COW the 'Red Prlnce' paid wish to an educational
institution founded by M. Katkow. M. KatKow 10
one OF the most remarkable and best known men In
all Russia. lie Is the editor-n-cnie OF the Moscow
Gazette-perhaps the most widely circulated paper
In Russia-and he Is likewise
THE LEADER OF THE GREAT PAN-sLAvIsr PARTY,
the party which aims to unite all the sclaves-the
one great empire, ruled by Russia. This party re-
CARDS Germany one Of the great obstacles 10 It's
success, and loves Germany accordingly. Now the
question upon which the controversy exists In the
Russian aui German journals Is this:-Prince
Frederick Charles and KatKow had a conversations;
OF this conversation TWO versions are given. Which
Is correct3 the frst version Is somewhat TO THIS
edect--
KArKow SAID TO THE PRINCE.
"We wish that Russia should be independent In her
own affairs. we are guided in our views by Russian
interests but are by no means the raging German
opnotes which the German journals represent us
to be-"
THE PRINCE REPLIED.
81 understand you. In tins sense J. In y0ur place
WOulu DC tue most arucnt husstdu As ItSarus
Germany. you know yourseif--iOr you nave lived In
Germany-tnat the Germans are peace.lovlng
people, aod he thanked, we have succeeded IN
gaining great victories; but we wish TOR nothing but
pence. German culture has, believe. some advan'
tages beyond me culture OF France 10 winch IN
Russia he preference Ii given, and 1t would he de-
srabe mat the
RUSSIANS SHOULD BECOME BETTER ACQUAINTED
WITH GERMAN CULTURE
We have had great success, but In Russia, also.
wonders are taking place. You complete In q lew
years what other nations nave only attained alter
centuries. / am aware oil the fact that you
Germany wishes for peace and friendship with Rus
STA. our interests collide IN no way. ii certain
discomfort with Russia prevails III Germany tnis
arises solely IRON hussias too strict blockade ON
through the
sTRIUrNEss OF THE TARIFF.
But what can be done against thisY Nobody has
right TO complain on THIS point. AS regards Inc
are ON the contrary, OF opinion that they bring dis
advantage 10 ourselves by embarrassing our produce
tions."
THE OTHER VERSION
OF the conversation Is much shorter, ana perhaps
on that account the more likely to be true; for the
'Red Prince as warrior Is prOnahly q
man of few words. Alter visiting the Lyce'lm
the Prince casually asked M. katkow
the editor OF the MOSCOW Gazette replied That the
impression or tho Prince was ill-f0unded; he was
animated with the greatest respect Tor the German
nation and Inc Germans, Wnen Prince tfeuerick
Charles therenpon remarked that he had himself
read In the German papers articles hostile to Ger
many written by NJ. KatkOw. The celebrated jour
nalist, however was not at loss for reply. III
these aricles,h he SAID, "nad hostile tone, THIS
And tnen, again. he repeated that no "loved anu re-
specteu the German nation, and n no nad taken up
position against the Germans IL was only against
the Germans in The Baltic provinces"