The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-07

faith. which rained upon him from Pesth
and Vienna, cut him to the quick. Prince
ALExANDEH's behavior In accepting the
fusion OF the two Bulgarias gave color To
the doubt cast on the Cars word. and to
the distrust OF his fidelity to treaties. IL
was to clear himself from this reproach
that the Gar infiexibly opposed the
political contamination which had been
contemplated at San Stefano. and broke
irrevocably with the Prince who had eA-
posed the honesty Of his patrons Intentions
to suspicion. Mr.. STEAD believes that as
the Russian Emperor acted in that ques-
ton so he will act in others; that he will go
on sacrificing his interests to his honor.
and abandoning cherished aim OF Russian
policy rather than attain 1t at the price OF
stain on his fair fame.
It is the Judgment OF this English observ-
or that there has never been more disn-
terested. conscientious. sober-minded ruler
than ls tho present autocrat Of all the Rus
sins. II he is not a political reformer. 1t is
because like the English rulers OF India. he
does not believe his subjects ripe for pro-
found political changes. II he is not
statesman OF the first class. he Is vigllant.
painstaking. upright. anxious administra-
tor. II he Is not great man. he Is at least
a sound and good one. Mr.. STEAD would
describe him as a strong man who takes
short views. He aims to deal daily with
the work which his hands find 10 do. be-
lieving that sufficient to the day is the evil
thereof. From day to day he strives with
all the insight ut his command to discern
his duty: and then he does 1t to the
best Of his ability. He takes his posi-
ton seriously. even solemnly. and he
means to use his unlimited powers for the
wellbeing Of his people instead Of for his
personal aggrandizomenta and renown. The
target Of Nihilist plots. he stands, accord
ing to Mr.. STEAD. erect and steadfast
cheerful without bravado. turning to danger
the simple. open face Of n man who has pre-
served amid the cares Of State the heart OF
q child. To confront the machinery OF
terror by which he is environed. and to per-
form with composure what he conceives to
be his duty. he regards rs all in the days
work. He cannot be shaken by the four Of
dynamite. He will die at his post.
1t Is ali impressive and In many ways a
winning portrait which Mr.. STEAD draws Of
the Car. But is it impossible. it may he
asked. for such man to reconcile with his
conception Of his peoples welfare the be-
stowal on them of such political privileges
as might educate them for the functions Of
self-government ? Mr.. STEAD is an English
Radical, but he does not take for granted
that all European countries present the
same conditions and require the same insti-
buttons. He is convinced that. II all Rus
SLAMS were to so to the ballot box to-mor-
row. they would vote for a change the pre-
else reverse OF that which is advocated by
tho Nihilists. They would by an immense
majority insist upon giving the Car moro
power instead of less. Such being the case.
Is not the Car right in trying to do the
duty which lies nearest to his hands. and in
leaving to the future the problems thereof ?
And in view of the entire contentment Of
the masses Of the Russian people with their
present form Of government. might it not
be well for foreign countries to reserve
their wisdom for home consumption