New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-17
RUSSIA'S NAVAL STA IION.
ITS PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT IN THE
MEDlTFRRANEAN

THE REPORT CAUSES MUCH TALK IN TIE PRESS
But Is DIeCREDITED IL OFFICIAL CIRCLES
THE ARMY M,NOEUVREs IN HUNGARY.
Horlin. Sept ls-It Is popularly believed here
that France has consented TO allow Russia 10
establish naval station on the French Med'ei-
raroar coast but the question Is which port VIII
ne given up 10 this purpose Rumor, having us
origin in the 'Soir" Of Paris says tina \ilie-
rranche the w.el-known port in the Department
NJ AIpes- Martimes. will be given over 10 uc
use of the permanent Russian squadron "hlch 'le
Gar intends TO establish in the mediterranean.
rhis rumor. however is not entirely accepted
hare and IL Is questioned whether Nlheiraiich''
.ioccio the capital Of the ISLAM o: Corsica or
uisorta in Tunis win finally be turned oher to
Tho Russians for naval purposes. The Mediter-
ronean SQUADRON OF the United States once hao ."e
privilege 10 revictua and recoal at NiiIeiranch"'
sussia IT may be pointed out arcaiY ma
naval depot there. TO which s attached a hosP'"I'
20 II would be new gift nor IN any WISE "'e''''
-, IN find the Cars ships there once more
,iocc,o has a good anchorage and ample lanh on
which TO erect the buildings necessary 10 hdNa'
aenot but Bserta. with capacities TOT peco'"'',
tho first stronghold Of the Mediterranean anu
,,bicb owing to the improvements recently h'i''
""i.'' ,Sc.s nv France is already dreaded by
, could he a grant worthy Of the trust OF
rrorce i'm her great ally. me JOINT Occupation
=, p,aerta by France and RUSSIA wo"ld co'"Pei
rrgIand Immediately to strengthen her naval force
- ,he Mediterranean and would ultimately compel
- -, form, a close connection with the Tripl"
.u,..oa This summarizes the leagues OF space
,,.o,ed nv the newspapers to articles hspiieu ana
min pired arising from the projecleu NiH'' VI 'e
rros,.,n feet to roulon next month Inc frehcI
newspapers UP the Visit oil the ~" ".e'
M - /, were the most momentous incident IN the
,..r,, of the Republic. The German semi
mc,ai newspapers are apparently Trying 10 Keep
.h French excitement at fever heat Dy Ewing
nroroinence 10 every rumor that mas Il 'eiue"o'
in that direction - A., ,,,,
We, the ncwspape. pother bellies both the pohu-
cI and diplomatic calm OF official unrest there u
- rho consciousness of complete preparation
gives 70 Germany feeling OF complete security
"a lille waiting on the yet unsuImisabe event WHO"
will nrecipitatc war. The ToulJn dtmonsTauoh WI"
NOT do so As matter of fact it can be stated THAT
Russia's acquisition of naval station in the Medl
terranean is absolutely dscredited in ofhciai quar-
,ers and Enclands cooperation with the Triple
Alliance is now officially considered 10 be immeas
urahv further off than when Lord Salisbury pledged
the aid OF English fleet to Itaiy II the iat'ei
nation should be attacked by France
The Cars Government has practically disclaincd
responsibility for this furore in an official commun
"a ton declaring that to mpart TO the presence oil
the feet at Toulon anything like an aggressive chai
acter would be entire misrepresentation OF the
intentions OF Russia. 1t was intended as purely
friendly courtesy toward France While affirming
that there is a certain interest between the two
countries there is language precluding Russia
from yenturing on establishment of naval sta
ton in the Mediterranean.
Emperor William has left Stuttgart for Guens
where he Will attend the Hungarian manoeuvres
which begin tomorrow. Five army corps and three
divisions OF cavalry Will take part In the ma
noeuvres They will operate between Guens and
Nohsch and will be in the field for a week. No
less than 1920 with 264 will be engaged
This vii, he tho largest manoeuvre ever