New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-10-15
RUSSIA'S POLICY FOR PEACE.
THE CZAREWIrCII TO BE SENT ON FRIENDLY
MISSIONS
40 POLITICAL IMPORTANCE ATTACHED TO THE
ToULoN DEMoNsTRATIoNs-TIIE TARIFF WAR

ToULoy DEMoNsTRATroNs-THE TARIFF WAR
ECONOMY IN THE GERMAN NAVY.
Copyriqht: 1893. The rnied Press.
Berlin, Oct 1.-THE ST. Petersburg "Messen-
ger" in referring to-day TO the Czarewitch's
last visit in Vienna, states that the object or
his mission was to establish friendler relations
between Russia and Austria Hungary The
messenger" adds and this mission was
successful" Other adviccs received here allude
to the Cars determination to preserve the
peace Of Europe, and suggest that the care
witch rs about to visit London and Berlin for
the express purpose Of convincing the German
and British Governments that Russia's policy
will remain permanently peaceful. Of1cial
declarations from st. Petersburg, deemed adj
visable on account Of the tumultuous mani
festations at Touon, have Invested, in the view
of the German Government, the French ietcs
Of all political importance.
1t is even thought probable that the car,
in order to counteract the impressions cult
waited by the French, will send the Care
witch on a mission of the highest Importance,
embracing Paris as well as Berlin and London.
If the reports to this effect prove true. period
Of prolonged repose is about to set in. Dur
ing such a period the question of reducing the
ornaments of the Powers is sure to arise.
The Agrarian League decided at a conference
to-day to petition the Reichstag and the Gov
eminent against any reduction of the duties on
Russian grains. The League has organized the
opposition to every Landtag candidate who fails
to answer satisfactorily the question: Are you
in favor of a treaty of commerce with Russia?'
AS nothing short of unninching hostility TO
Chancellor Won Caprvis policy will satisfy the
Agrarians many Agrarian Conservatives who
are provincial or Government councillors VIII
be obliged to resign their candidatures or their
places in the civil service. Meantime Capnv
proceeds inhexibly toward obtaining the treaty
with Russia. The negotiations have made
steady progress and there is little reason TO
doubt that the treaty has been virtually
effected.
Macmillan Harden published in his "Zukunft
yesterday an interview with the Russian FL
nance Minister. DR.. Witte At this critical
moment in international affairs the interview
excies the keenest interest. II the negotiations
between Germany and Russia collapsed DR..
Witte said. each country would remain In
strong position. despite the tariff war. At the
same time much nervous irritation would be
caused in both of them. The uneasness. from
a political point Of view. was hurtful TO both
peoples. In regard to the Toulon visit Dr.
Witte added:
friendship Of the great French nation without
that friendship having aggressive designs upon
anybody? Russia desires the best relations
with Germany Nobody can connect with the
Toulon visit an aggressive policy. So long
as Russia possesses a sovereign having hor-
ror of injustice. with a profound sense Of his
RESPONSIBILITIES. Russia's whole policy Will be
directed toward the maintenance of peace.
The North German Gazette" semi officially
denies the statement that the Reichstag Will
be asked for a large naval credit. Any new
demands says the "GaZette. Will be strictly
within the limits required by the development
OF the navy already determined upon. In view
Of the financial situation. the naval authori-
ties in common with every branch OF the I'm
perial administration, have been ordered 10 re-
duce their demands 10 the lowest figure.
Against this denial the Opposition organs
bring the reminder that similar contradictions
last year were found to be untrue when the
estimates were produced In the Rechstag.