The herald., 1898-08-30
NICHOLAS PEACE PLANS
RECEIVES BUT COLD WELCOME
FROM FRANCE
THE OLD ALSACE QUESTION
Must Be Settled Before France Will
Consent to Participate in the
Proposed Conference
Associated Press Special Wire

AlSace-LOrrdlne prerequisite 10 ner pal
tic.pation in the conference. The Temps
says:
at Is hoped that Europe, like France,
will consider the czar's proposal in a spirit
similar to that whereby it was inspired.
Nevertheless 1t must not be forgotten that
II France owes 1t to herself to aid in such
an attempt there is another portion Of her
moral patrimony which she cannot aban-
don without Indicating the very reason Of
her existence France cannot forget the
eloquent words exchanged between the
car and the president regarding the rights
of peoples and justice. Count MuraWeffs
circular seems a rejoinder to Mr.. Goshens
speech, whether or not it was so intended.
Therefore 1t lacks neither wit nor appro-
priateness. However, it would be singu-
larly bellttling the inspiration and meaning
OF the proposal to see nothing else in it,
or even to connect 1t with wish to ham
per from the outset the conclusion of an
alliance between the United States and
Great Britain. What will the Germany Of
William think Of the initiative of Nicholas?
that prince will hardly consent to play Sec
ond fiddle"
The Liberte remarks that the gravest
questions which demand solution involve
France and the car has Undoubtedly con-
sidered these complications and has con-
suited the powers interested. 1t is to be
presumed he has reason to believe his
views will triumph.
The Masotte de France says: Russia
made US go to Kiel. but today she leads us
to conference which will sanction the
readjustment of 1871"
The Journal DIES Debats refers to the
past (which we cannot forget" as being
stumbling block in the way OF the sue
cess of the conference"
The Patrfe expresses the opinion that
Great Britain will never renounce her
maritime supremacy.
Russian Opinion
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 2.-The news
papers here declare that the cars mani
festo Will probably constitute a turning
point In history. The Novosti says:
1T stands to reason that the disarma-
ment question cannot be solved without a
previous removal Of the causes for the arm
aments. The conference must accurately
determine the respective pretentions Of the
nations and propose means for a peaceful
arrangement and 1t may come to pass That
at the close of the nineteenth century a
liquidation may be effected of the inter-
national policies which are so prolific In
troubles and dangers"
The Novoe Vremya says: "All true
friends OF peace are naturally on the side
Of Russia, but 1t is impossible to guarantee
that some Of the western cabinets will not
raise objections, prompted by the fact that
the armed peace which has existed since
1875 is the main source Of their international
strength"
sviet says: 'If all the powers accept Rus
sia's proposal with the same earnestness
with which 1t was made, the dawn OF the
twentieth century will see the idea Of uni
versal peace triumphant over that Of unrest
and discord."
The Viedomosti expresses the opinion
that the note OF the GEAR is essentially "a
attempt to introduce the element Of trust
into international relations, adding "who-
ever believes in the creative power Of ideas
propounded with conviction and clearness
must be rejoiced that the note brings new
and efficient course into the worlds rlfe,
and groups anew the participants in that
l.fe."
Financial Effects
AONDON' Aug. oV'-lhe Ilmes IN It's
nnancial article this morning says:
The czar's circular has had good effect
upon the markets as indicating that there
is no immediate probability of war. Many
people remark the fact that the proposal
appears when Russias power to borrow
freely Is almost ended and when she has
placed herself In positions in China and
elsewhere which can be defended only at
great cost"
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expressing lts pro1ouno thanks TO the car
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SUBJECT
The religious world however. welcomes
and praises the cars noble initiative
Numerous bishops have already expressed
their Views In that sense.
Among statesmen interviewed, Lord
Kimberly, the Liberal leader, declined to