The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-17
Cur RUSSIAN FRIENDS.
Officers and Men Retained on.
Board the Cimbria.
A MOVE" EXPECTED.
An English War Vessel Reported
Off the Coast of Maine.
CALEB CUSHING'S STATEMENT.
Why American Neutrality VIII
Not Be Violated.
Charles Francis Adams on the Anglo
Why American Neutrality Will
Not Be Violated.
Charles Francis Adams on the Anglo
Russian Complications.
A DECIDED PRO-RUSSIAN VIEW
A New Iron Steamer Purchased in
Philadelphia.
lpy TELEGRAPH TO THE uEnALp.1

lbi TELEGRAPH TO TIE HERALD
SOUTHWEST HARBoR, Ne, hay lG, 1873.
Tho Cimbra lies silently anchor this silent
hnrbor and tho mystery hanging her Is ns deep
as over Tho residents Of Southwest Harbor mud new
food for sneculaton to-day by OF tho that
mono Of the Russian sailors havo come shore. As
ltelcgraphcd you on Tuesday night II has boon tho
custom TO send 200 oil tho sailors ashore under com
mand OF q suitable number OF warrant officers ana
half q dozen commissioned officers; but to-
day only ono boat has left tho steamer
and brought three OF the higher officers
who went to tho Post Office anu returned
the vessel Last evening party OF the younger
missioned officers engaged a carriage and team to
convey them 10 Bangor on pleasure trip, the kind
reception OF Licutcnants Tvolno ShooIgin md Yavo
ronsof at that place having caused considerable
thusasm on board the Cimbria This second party OF
officers start carly this morning; but whom
tho hour they sent their regrets and stated that
orders having boon received by telegraph not TO go
from harbor they would BIO compelled 10 give
up tho projected trip.
MORE ARRIVALS EXPECTED.
This sudden change IS taken to mean that move
ment viii soon, and hear that Captain Baden
hansen expected back by Saturday night Sunday
morning. Tho fact has bccom, known here that
several other German steamers have boen taken on
their regular line OF duty. and the people will be
surprised II thrce iour vessels nlloi with
Rus slams should drop alongside the Cimbria during
tho coming week Ny own impression, gathered
from careful observation and personal inquiry Is that
tho Russians will 60 10 Portland on Monday noxt by
tho regular local steamer or perhaps BY the Cimbra
HINTS.
Ono OF the scafariug men here told me yesterday
that considerable inquiry had been made by the
Cimbra's officers relative to tho coast and the three
mile line. This Significant. Tor while at Eis-
~
General Emery, whom he confirmed IL the same
question had boon asked him. II appears that Cap
Badsnhausen on 6rst meeting the Attorney Gen.
sral alluded to tho irregular outline OF tho coast
OF Mainc, and speaking Of the threc-milc limo that
marks American water remarked TINT II would DO
very difficult TO always know the ship was In
side the line
THE LANE.
During this conversation Portland was mentioned,
and Mr. Emery. believing that I: simply
turn him OF tho scon paid very little attention 10 II
He, however, informed the captain OF tno Cimbria
that tho coast limo did not follow tho bays and inlets
but ran straight from hcadland 20 hoadand. Mr.
Emery now. remembers that Captain Badcnhausen
seemed much interested and relieved by tho iniorma-
tion "Why,n said the Attorney General to your
correspondent, laughing over tho recollection, 81
may have given Captain Badenhauscn az important
bit OF information II he really contemp plates taking
the Cimbria TO Portland, for ! told him that With
good local pilot no could steam right up through tho
land meaning by that that tho steamer could safely
pass through the islands that fringe our eastern
coast"
BRITISH VESSEL.
1t 10 reported from Bangor that British cruiser Is
hanging on the coast OF Mainc, ana tho rumor has
created considerable excitement hero and at Els
worth. No vessels have In to-day, 30 we cannot
ascertain II any strange ship has hcr appearance
in the olng do think there Is anything In tho
story but mention tho TO show you tho excite
ment existing In this part OF tho country Mr. Clark
the Deputy Collector, has been notified tho rumor
real Enssn manot-war in tho placid wator Of South.
west Harbor.
Tonight ball Is 10 progress In tho hall across tho
barbor IRON CIark's Point, aud Jolly time Is being
had This is tho second dancing party that has boon
given since Russians arrived tho visitors sharing
tho expense with their American friends
INTERVIEW WITH CALEB CUSHING ON THE
cIMBIrA AND nUssIA's RELATIONS WIN THE
UNITED srATEs-wHAT CONSTITUTES
prIvArEEn-THE czAn AND THE PARIS
coSaREss-oUR NEUTRs NIFTY.
NEwDuRYroRr, Mass May 10, 1873.
Caleb Cushing. who Is a resident OF THIS city ut
iepst during tho larger portion OF every ycar, rs
naturally regarded by the people OF Ncwburyport
with just pride In Massachusetts he ranks high as
CITIZEN, lawyer and thinker. and tho nation at large
has recognized his ability by intrustisg him with
some oil tho most important national commissions.
To his ability ~ great measure, Indebted for
the successful issue Of the Geneva Conference and
tho spanish Court, ut which no resided for some
timo rs the Pcnipocntiary Of tho United
glntcs entcrtaius n hirh regard Tor his levnl md
diplomatic nttainmcnts II Is not sranse. ihcn that
useus should indorsc tho tribute paid TO him
by Lowell In tho rough language OF Hosca Blgelow,
that no Is cnio smart man" HIS experience as
counsel for The government before tho Geneva
Tribunal naturally gave him unlimited opportunities
aud facilities for Judging and passing on tho Prov.
s,ops OF the code which regulates tho
mutual dealings OF the unity Of nations In tho matter
of their oh cations to each other times peace Us
we'll as In umcs OF war;
with this In view your correspondent set out 10
call on ar Cushing and ascertain his views on tho
duties and liabilities OF tho government In tho even,
OF a war between England aud Russia, consequent on
tho actions or movements our territory OF tho
agents OF either both tho prospective bcligcrcn,s
Mr. Cushing was found In the elegant gardens sur.
rounding hts oomnodious a~eli,bg on High street
Tue clay boots tho general Appearance OF his
hands and clothes lott doubt mind OF tho cor.
respondent That tho venerable sage had spent good
share Of tho forenoon In the hcathioi exercise or
gardening. Loading The way into his coscy
library Mr. Cushing nxcd seats before a cheerful
Are aud smnely sigoncd hts willingness to hear tho
nature OF the knsLp representatives. mission. THIS
was stated IN concso way, aud set Mr. Cyshipg into
a tbough,iui mood IN when ho remained for several
momcnts
PAIR PROPOSITION.
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