Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-03
THE CZAR'S PROPOSAL
His Idea of Universal Peace Re-
garded as Utopian.
FnvOrnbly Received in Germany
France Would u emn m d the Restorn-
tIon of Alsnce-LOrrnine as the
Price of Her Participation.

France Would u Demnn d the RestOrn-
tIOn of Alsnce-LOrrnine as the
Price of Her Participation.
Washington, Aug. 30.-The extraor-
dinary circular mole directed by the
Russian foreign minister to the mem
bers of the diplomatic body at st.
Petersburg has attracted the earnest
attention of the officials here. 1t Is
supposed from the terms of the note
as published that copy was directed
to Mr.. Hitchcock, the United States
ambassador at the Russian capital, but
so far nothing has been heard by cable
from him to that effect. 1t is believed
here that the victory achieved by the
United States in the late war was a
contributing factor in the prepara-
ton of the note. 1t is surmised tha.
that victory made it clear at once to
the European statesmen that to main
tain the balance of power they would
be obliged to redouble their expendi-
lures on account of army and navy
else they might be outstripped by the
United States. The official mind here
looks upon the Russian project for
general disarmament as Utopian at
this time, and while any statement
as to the attitude of the United States
towards such a conference as that
proposed Is purely conjectur in ad-
vance of the receipt of the invitation,
the impression prevails that our gov
ernment would not care to take any
active part in it's deliberations.
Frances Price.
Paris, Aug. 30.-The French newspa-
pers generally distrust the practical
bility of the czar's peace scheme and
clearly Indicate that France would
make the restoration of Alsace-Lor-
raine a prerequisite to her paticipa-
tion in the conference.
The Feeling in Germany.
Berlin, Aug. 3O.-The North German
Gazette, referring to the czar's peace
conference proposals, remarks: Our
armaments were never intended for
selfish ends, but only for our own pro-
lection and for the maintenance of
peace. We are willing to give fair
trial to another method of attaining
the object at smaller cost"
The National Zeitung says: "The
czar and his ministers have not de-
luded themselves with the idea that
they can rid the world of the causes
which for years have been responsible
for the growing armaments. When a
great power, however, addresses such
proposals to others, they will be rec
ognized everywhere as deserving of
the most serious consideration"
Gen. Booth Praises the Cznr.
London, Aug. 3O.-Gen. William
Booth, of the Salvation Army, sent the
following telegram to Emperor Mich
olas Monday afternoon:
May 1t Please Your Majesty: have re-
ceived with profound thankfulness to God
the news of your imperial majesty's wise
benehcent and Christ-like proposal in favor
or universal peace. l cannot refrain from
assuring you of the admira tion of saliva
tionists in all parts of the world, whose
prayers will ascend to Almighty God for
your majesty, and for the triumphs of those
principles of peace and righteousness fter
which they are ever striving, and which
are moving you to seek the true welfare of
all nations, This great act of good will
must forever add to the honor of your
majesty's name and reign and country"
Basle, Switzerland, Aug. 3O.-The
Zionist convention has passed a reso-
luton expressing its profound thanks
to the czar for issuing his peace note.
Has Good Effect on Markets.
London, Aug. 3O.-The Times, in its
financial article, says: The czar's cir
cular has had good effect upon the
markets, as indicating that there is no
immediate proba ability of war. Many
| people remark the fact that the pro-
posal appears when Russia's power to
| borrow freely is almost ended and
when she has placed herself in posi-
| tions in China and elsewhere which
can be defended only 1t great cost.
Regarded as an ImpossibtIity.
London, Aug. 3O.-The papers are
| filed with discussions, comments and
| opinions as to the circular of Emperor
| Nicholas. The most world-shakin
event could have he Grdly produced such
Il coup as this suggestion, the fruition
| of which is regarded on all sides as an
absolute impossibility. This being
| holiday season, ii is difficult to obtain
the opinions of public men on the sub
| ject. The religious world, however
| loudly welcomes and praises the czar's
noble initiative. Numerous bishops
have already publicly expressed their
views in that sense.
European opinions-from Berlin,
| Vienna, and other continental capi-
tals-may be summarized as a cordial
| agreement that the scheme is an en-
tirely Utopian possibility. 1t may be
that the recent American activity in
the war with Spain has had some thing
to do with the matter, but if so the
| point is nowhere discussed.
No excitement is noticeable at the
foreign office. 1t is understood that
a special messenger was sent from ST
Petersburg recently with full ex-
planation of the cars proposal. Nat
urally all persons and societies con
nected with peace and arbitration
movements are jubilant. The pope
wired his congratulations to Emperor
Nicholas Immediately and offered
every assistance in his power to pro-