Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-18
IN FOREIGN LANDS.
Russia's Proposed Naval Sta
ton in tho Mediterranean.
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lieved here that France has consented -
allow Russia 10 sseAblish naval stataeA -
the French Mediterranean coast, bue ~
question b which port vill Be sivea up b
this purpose. A rumos, having 10 Origin n
the Newspaper, the Soif Of Paris, says tha1
villsfranchs. the vell-knowA port 10 ~
department Of Alpes- MaRitimes, will b
given over to the use Of the permaneAt
Russian squadron that the CxAS inasnds -
establish in the Mediterranean. This Sumofs
however, 10 NOS entirely accepted here. and
il 10 questioned whether villsffaAch.
Ajaccio the capital Of the island Of Cofsica,
or Bisersa, In Tunis, will Be finally turnsd
over to the Russians for their naval puf-
poses. The Mediterranean squadron Of ~
United States once had the privilege 10 ~
victual and recoal at villsfranche. Rus-
sia. il may be pointed out, already hes
naval depot there, 10 which 10 attached .
hospital. 90 II would be no new gin nor II
anyvise significant 10 find tho Csar's shits
there once more.
Ajaccio has good anchorage, and thsrs
10 ample land area there on which TO erect
the huilJings necessary for naval depot;
bat Bissesta. with capacities fos becoming
the fret stronghold Of the Msditerrsneaps
and which. owing to the improvements ~
Gently made In its defences made BY frsncv,
10 already dreaded by Italy. would b
grant worthy Of Frances truss In her great
ally. The Joint occupation Of Riscsta BY
France and Russia would con,pcl England
to strengthen her naval force In the Mesll-
tsfrancan. and would ultimately compel
her to close connection With the Triple
Alliance.
The above summarize the leaeues2 Of
space devoted By the newspapers 70 art-
cles. inspired and uninspired. arising from
the projected visit Of the Russlan fleet 10
roulon next month. The French news
papers serve up the visit Of the Care fleet
~ II II was the most momenteus Incident In
the history Of the republic. The German
.cn,i- official newspapers are apparently Try
ing to keep the French excitement at fever
heat by giving prominence to every Pumor
that has tendency In that direction. Yet
the Newspaper pother bellies both the politi-
cal and diplomatic calm. OF official unrest
there 10 none. The consciousness Of COM
plete preparation gives to Germany . feel
ing Of complete security. while waiting on
the yet unsurmisable event which will pre-
cipitase war. The Toulon demonstration
sill net do so.
AZ matter Of fact Il can be stated that
Rustia's acquisition Of naval station N the
Mediterranean IL absolutely discrediied In
official quarters, and Englsnds co operation
nth the triple alliance 10 now considered 10
be immeasurable further oG than when
Lord Salisbury pledged the sid OF an Eng
lish fleet to Italy IL the latter nation should
be attacked by France.
The Cars government has practically
iisclaimed responsibility for this iur0rs In
an official communication dcclaving that to
lmpart to the presence Of the fleet at Tou.
lon anything like an aggressive character
Juld be an entire misrepresentation Of the
intentions Of Rusfim. IL was intended ~ .
purely friendly courtesy toward France.
While affirming that there 10 q certain In
tereat between the two countries, this h
not language precluding Russia from VEN
turing on the establishment Of q naval Sta.
ton on the Mediterranean.
Emperor William has left Stuttgart for
Guens, where he will attend the Hungarian
mapGuvres. Five army corps and three d.
/ visions Of calvary will take part In the
manouvrcs. They will operate between
Guens and Mohach, and will be in the field
Tor week.
No less than it2 900 men and 2Gt euns
sill be engaged. This will be the largest
| mar Guvre array known. .surpassing the great
/ French operations In 1891, when four army
| corps and two cavalry divisions were In the
| ield. The northern army corps will con-
| ..st of three army corps commanded BY
| Marshal Won Schoepfsld, while the south
| srn army. under Marshal Won krinlsnder.
AilI consist Of two army corps. The hve
corps are drawn from the imperial army,
one corps consisting Of purely ..ifonved
roops commanded by Archdukc Joseph.
Emperor Francis Joseph, with retinus
| of 292 persons. arrived NJ Guens Last night.
| He was accompanied by the Archduke Fer
iiuand the heir to the throne; the Duke Of
| C0nnaught, Arcbduhe Carl Ludwig, Dr..
wekeris, the Hungarian prime minister,
and all the other members Of the iiungaS-
ian cabinet.
The ,mnil, dirty town had been entirely
repainted and dee GRATED for the occasion.
Only Hungarian en,blems were displayed.
No Austrian flags were visible The to~n
,fiiciais made . house-to-housc visitation
for the purpose Of sniorcin. cleanliness and
order. The town IL crammcd with vIsitoss.
Food 10 scarce. and rooms hardly Obtsina-
BILE. Fifty iiorins are demanded for bed.
Picturesque crowds ,brons the streets.
Archduke Albreeht gave banquet TO the
officers last night. lie congratulated them
upon the coming Of Emperor William. who,
he announced, had promised 10 visit Bupa.
pest in 1894.