The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-05-01
RnssIn Is not NOW At war wIth Tnrlnnd. nnd

Russia IL not now Mt war with England. and
there u no danger from priyateers. the proba-
ship is one the nature and use Of which tho
Russian Government desires to keep conccnlcd
Representatives of the Providence Tool Com
pany. the Winchester Arms Company. Schuyler.
Hartley \ Graham. and Remington Sons
were unanimous yesterday in stating that there
are neither arms nor AMMUNITION nov being
made In this country for the Russian Govern
Capt. Franzen OF tho Holland lines steamer
Suevia. q sister ship OF tho Cimbria. said yes
terday: We left Hamburg two days before the
Cimbria. She had been chartercd 70 unknown
parties. and. I; wns said was about to clear Tor
Halifax, Nova Scotin. There she would embark
part Of The Canadian contingent to the British
learned TINT the Cimbra had already gone to
ono OF the Baltic ports for Russian sailors. The
nrst oihcer OF the steamer Pomeranin, i another %
Hamburg yesterday. said: There is no doubt
about the Cimbria's transfer to Russian agents.
The fact that she had been chartered by the
Russian Government was matter OF common
report when we sailed"
=. The Cimbriq is on, Of the beet. steamers IN
and passenger traffic. and Is stanch sen ves-
sci, although not fast. As,a TRANSPORT for troops
tery worthless for any otne5 naya nay, l. purpose
saPr f hn%Surs %i She on sailed SS S Gm ns 9'0sHd sSd
after dischareing her cargo was hauled
S for Eanobnr The "gTss snew in hs Of y H.
transfer OF the vessel up to the receipt OF the
despatch announcing her arrival in American
waters, and were nj first inclined TO believe u n
hoax: but the confirmation OF the report, they
claim. puzzles them as much rs any one. They
insist, however. that the steamer can only bc
information BY cruising that will be Of ad-
vantage to the Russian Government. II is clear
from the make OF the steamer. they think. that
she can be used for no other purpose.
seaman who was familiar with the Maine
ssoasi said yesterday that better point than
ship. II would be hard to find. This harbor
forms the entrance TO Somes Sound. on the sea
plenty Of water for the largest shin. and plenty
ofeood holding ground for her anchors.
last night. discussing the possible bearings Of
the Cimbria's arrival. One curious expression
was noted. The general belief was that any at
| ports would be prevented by the State Depart
ment. but against this II was argued that self,
back Tor her action Ion in the civil w war would
make the United States wink at the destruction
| Of British commerce: Were England's mercan-
| tile marine destroyed. the argument ran. then
| the commerce OF the world would be carried in
American vessels and the products Of all coun-
tries twould be foated in American bottoms.
| The seas would become white with the sails
| OF American ships. and rs consequence nn i'm
petus woild be given to every American in
| A despatch to THE Sun from Southwest Harbor
says: The Captain will only say that he was was
| there 20 wait orders. Other officers say they
| expect orders from Russia or Russian agents in
| New York. The officers evidently are not dis
posed to tell what they think. Some OF the offi-
GERS insist that the Russian passengers are sail
ors to be placed on board OF vessels here while
others say that they are TO be transported to the
| Pacific coast, there to Join some Russian shps
| in the Pacific. Several OF the officers speak
| English well. and talk intelligenty OF
| Affairs in this country. The arrival OF the
| steamer Is a godsend to the inhabitants OF
| Mt. Desert who in these hard times are driv-
| ing a brisk trade for all kinds of fresh provis-
| ions. Since Sunday last the Cimbria has kept
steam up the whole time. and the Captain pro-
fesses not to know when he is TO sail or to what
place he 10 bound.
According 10 despatch from Washington nc
information has been obtained there concern
ing the movements or purposes OF the vessel.
gentleman In that city. extensively engaged in
shipping. IL authority for the statement that
| Russian agents have been privately making in
| ouiries as TO what supplies OF ships. DC, could
| be furnished that Government should they be
| needed.
The following is the clause in the treaty OF
| Washington touching the matter OF privateer-
| ing;
The United States and Great Britain have obligated
srming. equippng within their Jurisdiction any
sci which they have reasonable ground TO believe l. in
tended to cruise carry war against power with
| which they are at peace.
Capt. J. NJ. W. Silver. OF II. NJ. Royal Marines
| sailed yesterday afternoon on the steamer Wis
| consin. OF the Guion line. for Liverpool. H.
had received orders TO return 10 England for
active service. and is accompanied BY his wife
| and family.