The New York herald., 1875-11-19

hlbltOns had considerably decreased anu ny 49, 49,
grounds FOR doubling whether European foMsrs VINO
long before had spent great sums on one eAhlotoh
would consent, after such an nsgnihcaht let'oa oi
time 70 take part another exhibition, when was,
moreover 10 De held different part 81 tue ~orld.
II the well known American pubhcist, John Jay also
does deny the apathy 0i the American people 70
the idea OF the exhibition, he thus only confirms the
existence of the immense difficulties which would have
to he overcome in order guarantee the dual success
There can be no doubt however, that the Amer
cans laicry have really taken more active measures
for the attainment Of the proposed aim ON tho basis
of decision Of the Washington Congress the lnterna
tianal Exhibition at Philadelphia will not only not be
speculative undertaking or the affair OF some stock
company, but VIII be national matter IN the lull
sense word. The government itself has taken
the arrangement Of the Exhibition under its control
and inspection. BY the OF Congress and the
proclamation or President Grant the Exhibition IN
course Of preparation at Philadelphia will serve as the
evidence o the high degree Of development which
American industry has reached, and the representa-
tves Of European nations who appear with their pro-
ductons In the buildings raised by The hospable
American people for peaceful contest viii thus sho"
their respect and sympathy for that people
or course, consequence Of this radical change IN
the character OF the Exhibition the relations OF EURO
pean governments to Il must also change lhe Fam.
bIton in Philadelphia will not only constitute ah cpocn
the history OF the United States but viii have I'M
political Importance IN the way oi international
relations refusal to take part III inc IN
ternational Exhibition might have me , cnnrAs,
ter Of demonstration against ine nat'onai
festivities OF the Americans, and might oe
considered by them 70 say the least an unlrendy
act II is therefore, very probable that almost al
European governments will accept the invitation ex'
tended To them by stock company, but by tho
Washington government itselL
III we have IN view the sincere friendship and
mutual good relations which have constantly existed
between Russa and the United states, is Impossible
/ TO believe that country will be absent from the
Philadelphia Exhibition, but, on the contrary, that II
will be among the honored and dearest guests OF
the American people II the United states intend 10
celebrate in the coming year the centenary OF their
independent existence, there rs incumbent upon the
Russians the envabe duty OF celebrating with the
American people the centenary OF the constant and
uninterrupted friendship which has united them,
well years OF trbulaon and misfortune as in times OF
national victory and triumph. In view of this the par
ticpaIion OF Russia in the Philadelphia Exhibition pre-
sens very suitable occasion tor thoroughly
strengthening those bonds OF friendship between It and
the North American Republic which have already
lasted for century
For this reason we have read with satisfaction the
published order OF the government for the appoint
ment OF commission in the Ministry of
Finances with reference TO the participation
OF Russia in the Philadelphia Exhibition Of 1876
Notwithstanding our government suffered consid-
cradle material sacrifices In the late Exposition
Vienna which has far had practical advantage
for Russian industry; Notwithstanding besides, the
still greater expense demanded for the arrangement of
Russian section the Philadelphia Exhibition still it
is clad to give to the United States this new proof Of
ITS friendly disposition Did Russia take part in
the Exhibition there would be no reason for suspccng
any change her former friendly policy to the United
States and was only necessaryto give to this Exhi-
btion the character OF national undertaking the sue
cess OF which should interest the whole American
people and not only some industrial company ior her
10 accept the invitation AFTER an explanation oil the
real character and meaning of the proposed Exhibition,
the participation OF Russia and the formation Of gov
ornamental commission must follow ss matter OF
course In this regard 1t to very much out of
place that certain portion OF the American press
should dilate on the supposed changes in the
friendly relations between Russia and the
United States, in consequence OF which our
government did not wish. It was imagined, TO take
part in the Philadelphia Exhibition. The American
puoheist. John Jay, makes great expenditure OF
energy and thought show that the refusal of Russia
has deep foundation and plainly indicates a change
Russian policy Yet this publicst himself admits that
a similar change IN the policy OF great Power like
Russia must have its reasons What reasons does he
then, present. None. On the contrary, Jay shows
that IL there monarch in Europe on whose
friendly disposition the American people could always
count il would be the Emperor who in jays own
words, .during the time OF our last struggle for
stence in ls6l-5 was alone our faithful friend among
all the great Powers Really, during the time Of the
last civil which threatened the destruction OF the
political unity and might of the United states, the
Powers OF Western Europe. especially England and
France, openly sympathlzed with the Southerners.
When President Lincoln and the Washington Cabinet
everywhere met with open or concealed I'll will Russia
alone remained faithful to IT'S constant policy with
gard 10 the great North American Republic Russia
not only rejected the proposition OF Napoleon Ill to
acknowledge the disruption Of the United States
accomplished fact but, the contrary sid not
10 wish the fullest the efforts Of President
Lincoln in support OF his authority and the mainte-
nance OF the Tnion our government stated ~ frm
belief that white the North American States remained
united in government they would strengthen one
another, separated they must paraiyze their own
efforts and development "Ihe North American Re
public. Prince Gortschakon declared before the world
in 1861, mot only presents in our eyes substantive
sides that u constitutes nation to which our most
august Emperor and the whole OF Russia have always
had most friendly disposition, because both countries
placed on the edges Of the Old and the New Worlds
are in the period OF their rapid development and
seem called national unity OF interest and SYM
pathes, proofs Of which have already been given
/ both Sides
such was Russias view or it's relations TO the North
/ American Republic when America was threatened by
greatest danger This has always been the policy
/ OF government, beginning with the birth Of the
United States The political interests OF both
laa q tha5
4 government has always found in st Petersburg sup
port and sympathy for lts efforts for the improve
I ment OF International relations ami the limta-
! tion OF the caIamities Of When, in 1923 tho
| famous American Minister OF Foreign Affairs, John
Quincy Adams proposed TO European Powers to declare
the principle Of the involabity OF merchant ships In
time Of naval Russia was the first Power that
pressed its fullest sympathy and readiness immediately
TO conclude the proposed convention Later, in 1856
when the Washington government renewed its propo-
sition With regard 10 the involabIlity OF merchant
ships, Russia again appeared as the chief and most
unselhsh defender Of that proposition. In word,
during the Of the whole century OF the United
States existence the relations between that country
and Russia have constantly been friendly that the
well known American statesman, Bancroft Davis In
the review 81 the historical development and diplo
matte relations Of his country with foreign Powers,
points 70 Russia as the happy exception account
OF the constant friendly policy which Is noticeable in
the relations Of Russia 10 America II the relations OF
Russia to the United states are such We can only won
der at the words OF Jay when he speaks Of some
change which he says mas come over Russian policy
We are certainly unable 10 understand what the
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Does he any proof Of his opinion IN the fact
that Russia did not earlier declare her par
tcipate the Philadelphia Exhibition before this
dertakng Of the American people clearly shown
have a really national character. in the fact that
Russia Somewhat later than the other Powers, has
declared her acceptance O the invitation given To her
he IN kusslas acccptatOn OF the invitation
somewhat later than the other Powers proof OF any
revolution III Russa's policy as regards the United
Siatesy No We understand otherwise the hrmness Of
the foundations which rests the policy OF Russia
and the United States. We assured that while
undOubted community of interest invites both
tries nntcs both countries, while tie American people
prize the sincere friendship Of such great
power Russia the amicaDle relations Of the two
countries which have lasted for whole century,
not bc changed without any cause the aims or
efforts ol Russian policy change IN this way. While
the Washington government always preserves the tra-
dt0ns o the policy Of the great starsman thanks TO
whom the United states obtained such honorable
position IN the family Of civilized nations
tain that the policy Of Russia less consequent and
faithful 70 itself The American people have not tor
gotten the great services and tho friendly disposition
Il shown 10 her. Russia. her SIDE viii not forget
Xlt Iart M. Anlpr