New-York tribune., 1900-01-14
RUSSIA'S FOREIGN POLICY.
THE CZAR ADDRESSES A EULOGIsTIC RE-
SCRIPT TO COUNT MURAVIEFF.


THE CzAR ADDRESSES A EULOGIsTIC RE-
SCRIPT TO COUNT MURAvIEFF.
St. Petersburg Jan 13.-The Gar has ad-
dressed rescript to Count Muravieff. the Min
lister of Foreign Affairs, highly euloglstic of the
eminent qualities displayed by the Minister in
bringing about happy solution in conformity
with the Cars instructions of the disquieting
political events arising from the Cretan insur-
rection and the Turco-Greek war. thus showing
true appreciation of the historic mission which
has fallen to the lot OF Russia. After remark
ing that the introduction of an autonomous ad-
mnistration in Crete ended the agitation which
had so long troubled the repose of the Turkish
East while the maintenance of the most friendly
relations with all the Powers shows the fruitful
influence of Russia's peaceful and continuous
policy. the rescript proceeds;
Appointed guardian Of the most important in
terests Of the State, you have co-operated, while
conforming exactly with the indications gave
you, In the realization Of the traditional ten
dency of Russia to obtain in the Far East an
ice free outlet to the sea. The agreement ar
rived at with the Government of China relative
to the cession in usufruct Of the kwang-Tung
Peninsula, with Ports Arthur and Dalmy, while
testifytng to the reciprocal friendship and con-
fdence which exist between the two great neigh
boring empires fulfils the evident necessities OF
Russia as a great maritime Power. and will
create in the Pacific new centre for the COM
mercial and industrial enterprises of the entire
world. The negotiations subsequently under
taken under my direction with the British and
Japanese governments led to the conclusion of
partial understandings which, by removing any
reasons for misunderstanding in the political
domain enable Russia to devote her strength TO
the progressive development OF the prosperity of
her possessions IN the Far East.
I feel particular satisfaction in recording
among the services you have rendered the ef
forts and care you have consecrated to the full
flment of nv inmOst desire to assure to all
peoples the benefits Of real and durable peace.
The results of the labOrs of the Conference at
The Hague give steadfast hope that solid
bases have been established for the realization
of the aim so dear to my heart. All the Powers
having recognized the possibility and necessity
of generally settling this question, recall with
real pleasure your eminently useful labors and
devotion TO the Throne, and 1 particularly ap-
preciate the assistance you have rendered in
increasing the prestige of Russia by your brill
liant execution of my directions and views with
the object of securing a pacific settlement of the
complex problems of external policy.
l regard it. therefore. as an agreeable duty to
express to you my cordial gratitude. and re-
main ever your invariably well disposed and
sincerely grateful N1CHOLAS-
CREATION OF a NEW DEPARTMENT.
In connection with the Russian New Year
honors the Gazette this morning announces
the establishment of a State Department of
Trade Art and Commerce. with the view of
spreading education among the people and pro-
noting national production.
Privy Councillor Kachanoff was gazetted chief
of the new department this afternoon. but now
comes the announcement that he died suddenly
last night