The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-05

The Alleged Quarrel Between the
AutocFat and HIS SON.
London Standard Letter.l

The Alleged Quarrel BetWeon the
Autocrat and HIS SON.
lLondon Standard Letterl
Notwithstanding the fact that the exis-
tence of differences between the Gar and
the Czsrowitch has been often repeated
and denied, statements of this kind have,
for several months past, been too fire.
quently and too authoritatively made to
be discredited or passed over. They now
form the subject Of letter from st. Pc
tersburg, which is published in the
Vienna newspapers. Whether the state
ments are exaggerated or not, the letter
we'll represents the nature of the present
Nihilstic intrigues at St. Petersburg.
The following extract deserves atten-
ton: .
"On the 9Th inst. the Gar informed
the Czarowitch that during his reign not
a single constitutional experiment ought
70 be made. The Czarowitch somewhat
excitedly gave a rather hasty reply, to
the effect that the Gar had no right to
compromise the future of the dynasty.
The arrest of the Czarowitch was only
prevented by telegram from the EN-
press. The differences, however, between
the father and son are so great that seri-
Gus consequences are apprehend-
ed, the more 80 as the Czaro-
witch is supported by a strong
party, composed Of several Minis
ters, two-thirds of the administrative
Senate, and many eminent Generals, all
of whom demand the introduction of re-
forms. Moreover, the Senate will short
ly submit to the Gar petition most re-
spectfully but firmly asking him! to be-
stow on the people certain rights and
liberties, thus making the people the
guardian of the empires greatness. The
Generals have also reported that more
than a fourth of the officers in the army
were infected by reform aspirations
Should the Gar really persist in making
reprisals, the worst may be feared, name
ly, military pronunciamento."
The conflict between the Gar and the
Czarowitch, that is to say, between auto
cratic and constitutional principles, can
not, according to the letter, be greatly
prolonged, it being already at its height.
1 have good reason 10 believe that the
letter fully reflects the views of the Rus
sian reformers, generally called Nihilists,
but it, nevertheless, contains some un-
questionable truths. have full con-
frmation from the best sources Of the
statements that the desire for reform is
shared not only by one-fourth of Russian
officers, but by nearly all Of them, as we'll
as by all the soldiers who fought in the
last Turkish campaign.
The official reports from st. Petersburg
continue to describe the highest society
as still being under the influence Of the
latest attempt on the life of the Gar, and
this impression will not easily be over
come. ...
PARIS, Tuesday.
The statement published in the Vienns
papers that fresh differences have ariser
between the Gear and the Czarewitch
has not as yet produced much impression
here outside political circles. 1t is nj
secret that conflict of opinion between
the Czar and the heir to the throne ha
long existed, not only on the subject o
internal reforms, but also in ref
erence to the foreign policy o
the Empire. The Czarewitch has neve
regarded with favor the close alliance
with Germany maintained by Primo,
Gortschakof, and, since his marriage, hi
feelings of dislike toward Germany ha'
been intensified. It would seem, how
ever, that the present quarrel has it
origin in the determination of the GA
not to carry out the project Of constitu
tional reforms, which it was expected
would be initiated on the return Of tn
court to st. Petersburg The Moscow
plot, whether genuine or clever polio
maneuver, appears to have had an irri
tating influence on the Gar, and to hav
, rendered him deaf to all appeals for lib
t eral concessions or extensions of liberty
1t would not be surprising if the repor
that his Majesty had ordered the arres
: of the Czarowitch should prove true. A
the same time it must be admitted tina
the position of the Czarowitch is exceed
! ingly trying. He perceives that tn
, safety Of the dynasty, and in consequence
, his OWL SuCCtSSiou, 10 cuuauScIeu ny tu
s obstinacy of his father. He sees ais
; that revolutionary doctrines are fas
!, spreading, not only among the admins
! trative authorities, but throughout tn
army, upon whose loyalty in short tim
t his father, if he persists in his pre-,
ent policy, will no longer. be abl
. to depend. A military pronunciamento
t such as is even now feared, would over
r turn the authority of the Gar, and nigh
a possibly destroy the fortunes of his FAM
r Iy. Under these circumstances, the al
!, dacity of tho Czarowitch in demandin
: the initiation of constitutional regim
t is pardonable, though it is doubtfu
y whether the step he has taken will favor
:. ably influence the mind of the Gar i
9 this difficult crisis. Politicians herr
. though greatly interested in Russian q
I fairs, seem disposed, for the moment, t
i maintain a diplomatic silence with refer
!. ence to this new quarrel.
o PEsrH, Dec. 15-Evening.
d The Poster Correspondent publishes
+ letter from st. Petersburg which COZ
= tains the following statements: "Mo'