Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-04-09
RUSSIA NOT EAGER FOR WAR.
The Russian Minister On the Sftua-
Hon-Capt. AbkanOR DisavOwed.

The Russian Minister On the Sftua-
tfon-Capt. AbkanOR DisavOwed.
Baron de Strive, the Russian Ambassa-
dor at Washington, paid q flying visit to
new York City last week. The purpose Of
the visit was not made known, but has re-
manned no secret. 1t is said that Baron
de Strives presence in that city had an
important bearing on the negotiations
which the Russian Government has opened
with certain firms in the United States for
the supply Of war materials. While in the
city the interviewers crossed the Baron's
path and sought to obtain his views on the
difficulty that has 30 suddenly arisen be-
tween Russia and England. The Baron
yielded very reluctantly to the process of
being interviewed. In speaking of the sit
uation he prefaced his words with the re-
marks that he had little to say, and that
the little he offered should be taken sim
ply as his individual opinion, without ref
erence 70 his representative capacity.
0 must not believe me vain enough"
SAID the Ambassador, to " suppose that I
shall have anything strikingly TO say con-
corning the pending difficulties. We are
SIMPLY trying to prevent war by demon
stratlng that we are not afraid of it and
by preparing for it. We are not anxious
to hight, nor do we think England Is really
prepared for a serious conflict with u.s."
But what of the Queens summons
calling out the reserves and the militia ?''
That signifies little. England is at
present engaged in an active warfare in
the Soudan. Besides, Ireland is in a state
OF dangerous irritation which may well
give cause for apprehension to the English
Ministry"
Has Russia been approached by the
Irish patriots with offers OF assistance ?"
Though 1t will be generally conceded
that great discomfort may exist in Ireland,
Russia cannot recognize that province as q |
belligerent power and open negotiations
with Ireland. With whom should we
negotiate there? Ireland is not engaged /
in open war with England. Yet l admit
that in case Of war Ireland may turn out
to be a very disturbing element to Eng
land and require q large force to keep it in
check. | am more inclined to think that
England makes a mistake in taking the |
friendship Of the Afghans for granted"
"Then you think that the war cloud |
WAAN OOAAS ~ AL khO 11abL Will OHaD 1
by i"
al am in hopes that a satisfactory solu-
ton Of the difficulty between Russia and
England will be arrived at. Why should
we go to war? We have not violated our
agreement with England about Afghan
istan. England demands that we withdraw
from that portion Of territory which is at
present the subject Of dispute. We can
not do that without losing our prestige
in the eyes Of the natives in Asia,
who know little Of the considera-
lions which determine the movements of
the diplomats and draw their own conclu-
sions simply from accomplished facts. A
withdrawal OF our troops from the terri
tory occupied would endanger our posses
sions in Asia, and, if done at the request
OF England, involve a national humilia- |
ton.
"What wrong have we done to England
for which she may justly demand retribu-
ton We stand without reserve by
agreement with that nation. Not a foot of
ground occupied by our troops in Asia is
within the territory ever held by Shere Ali
or Dost Mahomed, or which has ever been !
recognized as belonging to Afghsnistan. |
What right has England, then, to make
such q demand upon us?"
Have the good offices OF Emperor |
William been invoked in the difficulty be-
tween Russia and England on the Afghan
question ="
IL cannot tell, but the relations of the
reigning families of Germany and Russia
are certainly of the most cordial character.
II is also well known that Emperor Will
lam considers it his special mission in his
declining years to be a prince of peace to
mediate between nations and to prevent
war and bloodshed. Should he have done
so in this instance, / feel certain his
friendly counsel will have great weight
with my august master. the Gear. who
bears the most af~fectionate regard for his
grand uncle. But, as I said before. Russia,
conscious of her right. is not especially
alarmed at the warlike appearance Of
things"