The herald., 1898-09-10
A Russian Observers Views of Their
Relations and of Germany

A Russian Observers Views of Their
Relations and of Germany
Recent events have not tended to i'm
prove the relations which exist between
England and Russia. There has been
much hostile criticism, both written and
spoken, Of Russia's foreign policy and
the methods by which her government
has pursued it. A representative Of the
London Daily News called upon DR..
Maroff In order to learn how Russians
regard this denunciation Of their coun-
try.
"How, then, does Russian opinion re-
gard Mr.. Chamberlain's latest program
Of foreign policy?"
"In Russia, Chamberiain's speeches
are generally regarded as bid for an
alliance with Germany. How such an
alliance would benefit England we fail
to see. Germany Is England's greatest
commercial competitor, and she has
colonial ambitions which must inevita-
bly, clash with yours"
"Then, from the Russian point Of view,
an Anglo-German alliance would be re-
garded as strengthening the German
partner, without helping his English
allyn
Certainly. That Germany should
welcome such an alliance Is not surpris-
ing. The triple alliance Is now in a
very rusty condition, and will hardly
stand any considerable shock. Germany
alone exists as great power by her
ability to excite Quarrels between Eng
land and Russia. If once Russia and
England were to come to an understand
ing, Germany would sink into compare
tive insifinificance as European power.
Two instances from recent events supply
admirable examples of Germany's power
and weakness. After the Germans seized
Kiao Chou, in order to transfer European
attention from that violation of the
status quo, they set to work to excite
English and Russian jealousies. By a
hint to Russia that unless she occupied
Port Arthur England would do SO, they
succeeded in forcing Russia's hand. The
strategem succeeded admirably. III feel
ing was reused both in England and
Russia, while Germany posed as the
friend Of both nations. By acting the
same part the kaiser was for long time
able to block all effective action in the
near east. But as soon as Russia and
England came to an agreement on the
question of the governorship Of Crete,
Germany had to capitulate.
There is a growing feeling Of irrita-
ton in Russia aginst Germany. There
are numerous danger points in the rela-
tions Of the two countries. They range
across two continents. We were not
pleased at Germany's action in precipi-
tating events in China. German policy
has persistently but indirectly opposed
Russian aims in Turkey. The recent re-
volt in Russian Central Asia Is attrib-
uted. IL not to the direct, at least to the
indirect, influence of Germany at Con-
stantinople. Nor do we look with favor
upon the kaiser's visit to the holy land.
Russia Is very sensitive about the holy
places. We also do not approve Of Ger
man activity in Asia Minor generally,
and the proposed German railway from
Jaffa to the Persian gulf in particular.
Russia regards Asia Minor as within her
sphere of influence. Then, again, N
Austria, German influences have been
decidedly anti-Slavic. These questions
will make it increasingly difficult for
Germany to pose as Russia's friend
while at the same time working for her
own ends. No doubt an alliance or I'M
derstanding with England would suit
Germany admirably, but, except as a
provocation to Russia, it Is difficult to
see how it would serve English inter-
ests."
I'm what light is the growing good will
between England and America regarded
in Russian"
PRUSSIA and the United States have
always been on friendly terms. An un-
Outstanding between England and the
United States might conceivably bring
about a better feeling between England
and Russia. Stranger things have hap
pened. Russian disapproval of Amer
ica's action in the present war has been
greatly exaggerated. The Novosti does
not speak for the Russian government,
which is, in reality, friendly to America.
If Spanish statesmen are comforting
themselves with the hope that Russia
will interfere to save them they will be
rudely awakened. The Russian govern
ment has no intention whatever of in
terfering in the Spanish American war.
With regard to the Philippines, Russia
would look with equanimity upon their
acquisition by the United States. Pro-
vided they are no longer to remain Span
ish, there is no nation we would rather
see take them than the United States.
That would, at any rate, remove the
danger of the Philippines falling into the
hands of Japan, Germany or England.
If Germany protests against the action
Of the United States in the far east she
will not be supported by Russia"
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