The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-05-16

patch had the moral force which &c was exc
pected 70 furnish, and the Emperor Napo-
leon again abstained from proclaiming his
recognition OF the Confederacy. few
months later. after Gettysburg and Vicks-
perSunctorily Informed Secretary Seward
thas the Emperor had no longer any inten~
tioB Of recognizing the Southern Confeder.
ates
ANOTHER PROOF OF FRIENDSHIP.
After peace had been established between
the North and South IL was announced
that during the contest not only misunder-
standing nor any communication that was
not frank, complete. sincere. nor any claim
made by a Russian citizen or any distract
ing or annoying circumstances between
Russia and the United States had occurred
from ls61 TO 1855. and OF no other nation
could record OF that kind be made. After
the war ended Russia. understanding
we'll that Great Britain had a yearning eye
upon Alaska. and knowing how difficult IL
wo;ild be to prevent the capture OF that
vast section known as Russian-America by
Great or Britain tar IN case OF war: cauysd IL 70
wa willing 10 sell that possession 20 this
country, which would one day find IL a
easy to negotiaie for the purchase OF this
territory, and for price considerably less
than the output or gold from Il in a single
year since 1896
Ir 1905. when Europe was determined, if
some plausible way could be found to an
agreement, TO interfere TO prevent war be-
tween Spain and the United States. Mr..
in England one who did not profess TO be
an official agent OF France, snd yet one
whom Mr.. Balfour knew had been sent TO
there could be, II possible. q united protest
on the part Of the governments OF Europe
against appeal to arms by the United
States. Balfour listened, Questioned, but
SAID nothing, until at last he heard from
Russia that the government or that en-
pirs would under no circumstances or
through any persuasion JOIN those VINO Pre-.
early occasion to proclaim it's friendship
for the United States without at the same
tims violating the international laws bs oi
priv ately been known TO Balfour, he caused
II to be understood In France and Germany
and Austria that England would not toll
ference between the United States ana
Spain. With this as yet unwritten history
John Hay was perfectly familiar
Therefore, the whole narrative or the re-
lations OF Russia with the United States,
her friendly acts at times when friendship
mesnt much for US. Is history with which
Furthermore. it has been his experience
thas whatever may have been Russia's
diplomatic methods with other countries,
with the United States they Fave always
been characterized by absolute frankness.
fairness and sincerity, so that IL there has
been, as London alleges. breach OF good
faith in this latest correspondence. IL In
wolves a fundamental change in the view
taken in Russia OF this country and In the
methods which she has always adopted
when treating with us. Therefore IL is fair
70 inf hal reluctant
believe that he has been betrayed and that
Russia has committed that most con-
tem2tibie OF diplomatic acts-tne teiins Oh
an absolute and malicious falsehood.
THE DEAN OF THE CORPS
IT. SO happens that at this time the dean
of the diplomatic corps at Washington is
the Russian ambassador. Count Cassini.
and there has been without doubt a per-
feet understanding between the count and
Secretary Hay with respect TO this Man
churian subject. Secretary Hay and Count
Cassini. as 1t is understood in this city.
know how difficult It Is at times to reach
full understanding Of the meaning of the
word. And 1t may be that the difficulty can
be traced to an inaccurate translation OF
the French word "demande" Russia's
diplomatic correspondence is carried on I'm
the French language, and doubtless In that
correspondence as IL was transmitted TO the
Chinese authorities by the representatives
OF the Russian empire the word "demende"
appears. In English to make demand is
also to insinuate that unless IL be granted
force will be resorted TO. But this word in
diplomacy, as in fact ordinarily in France,
means instead Of a demand which is 10 be
backed by force IL necessary. a question, an
inquiry. Therefore, with that understands
ing Russia Is quite right in claiming that
no demand In accordance with the English
meaning OF the word was made upon
China, but instead no more than inquiries
by the Russian representative IN China as
TO what China was willing TO yield or grant
in respect to Manchuria-
Furthermore, Secretary Hay must be
aware that In Russia there prevails not the
slightest jealousy OF the United States.
whatever may be the feeling Of that en-
pire toward Great Britain. She rejoices in
our growth, our strength, and Is sure that
she will never have any other rivalry with
US In the far East than the peaceable ones
Of commerce. Secretary Hay has known
informally that Russia not only would not
close the door OF Manchuria TO American
enterprise, but will most cordially welcome
American activity there. He must also
have had good knowledge Of the extent Of
what may be called the jealousy which pre-
walls in Great Britain with respect TO
Russia, possibly much Of II well founded in
view Of the yearning eye that Russia un-
doubtedly casts upon India and Persia He
may be therefore suspicious OF England
rather than OF Russia.