New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-26
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
RUSSIA AND THE UNITED STATES.
A Reply to Mr.. MOretOn Frewens Con-
tentions.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: Referring to the letter Of Mr. Moreton
Frewen in The Tribune Of last Friday. in which
among other startling statements-new to many
OF us-be cites from the Diplomatic Correspon-
dence Of the Coufederacy.' and quotes from an
alleged interview by Judge Lamar with Napoleon
III 20 show Russia's position and the nature
Of her friendship toward the federal North during
the Civil War In this country
As an American citizen certainly must congrat-
ulate Mr. Frewen for having discovered % these
historical events GRO doubt after much labor ana
exhaustive researches in the archives Of the British
Museum, unknown TO most Americans in the
United States and his exposure OF the Cars by
pocrisy and his interesting elucidation OF the dpo-
matte situation also his mastery conclusions. all
OF which surely merit the approval and commenda-
ton OF all intelligent and broad minded men, Ike
the English gentleman. However, there are fortu-
nately other authorities besides the late Secretary
OF State in Jefferson Davis's Cabinet whom Ameri-
cans and all students of United states history pre-
fer to consult as 10 the attitude OF Russia during
the war Of rebellion. For examples. Mr John Hay
oII- distinguished head Of the State Department. in
his life of Lincoln writes after referring 70 Russia
refusal OF the French proposal for interference IN
behalf the Confederacy tVol VI. page So "a con-
spicuous proof Of its U1ussia'sJ friendly feeling
toward the United States a time when there
was little confidence I'm Europe OF the ultimate sue
cess OF the Union cause
Again one OF Mr.. Hays equally distinguished
predecessors John W. Foster. the recognized au-
Of American Diplomacy page 5T2J. speaks on the
same point: For more than two years the danger
Of European intervention was constant menace;
TIE only stanch friend Of tho Union cause was
Russia, all others being openly unfriendly or IN
different 10 the result"
Mr. Foster also on inquiry from the writer in 1890.
wrote that although not made matter OF record
in our State Department it was well known to
the government officials and others that Mr.. cas-
sius NJ Clay minister at St Petersburg was
received by the car at special audience When
Alexander II informed him of the malicious project
President Lincoln the Cars assurance that should
or attempt to raise the blockade OF our southern
ports active Intervention OF Russia could De de-
tlon the cars fleet steamed into our waters
Again. IN the Life OF Thurow Weed interest rest
II, page SAD. in part speakng OF the visit OF the
gut called on the Russian admiral AZ the Astor
House, between whom a warm friendship bad
In the Mediterranean Sitting in the Russian adj
miral's room. Farragut asked him; Why are you
am here replied the Russian. under sealed orders
TO be broken only in contingency that has not yet
Again. Senator Beveridge. in his admirable book.
says: This expression OF sympathy on the part of
KaSsii when ssysra. OF ths great PoT Io, %l
was gratefully appreciated by the people oc the
United States, as timely and effective demonstra-
To these happily stlu living witnesses may be
Secretary OF state Of that period. who states that
Russia always stauch friend throughout cur
war. and last. hut not least shall have the pleas
q quoting Mr.. Herbert H. u Feirce. our
present Assistant Secretary % State az Washington,
who ir lSS held tho post 81 Secretary ~ the Amer
Jean Legation AZ St Petersburg Writing from
there The Tribune under the date Of April .. and
published MAY 1885. coutrovertiuE some state
usIts made Iu The Tribune 20 Russian slums.
D." adds. We owe Russia more than one debt Of
gratitude
All Of those statements and quotations for the
benefit Of fHe gentleman on the banks Of the
Thames with this addition thar while there
ha record IN ulr government archives az
Washington 81 an ~ these statements. yet every
public man and student is familiar this side
rlr oar t-l-.l -Gugl. not be surprised. ENrta-
uCns between ratl'u3iities. as between the sexes.
r- NOT apt fr ba unclaimed from the hguscfDUS.
-nE esrr mad" matters ~ record As 20 the Irish
patriot. t.E wing up their hats tor the Gar which
seems o. touch tG- British gentleman ia a very
tender spot and th'-eupou h. proceeds instruct
them. 7 leave him 60 the tender mercieg ~ the
"upTasrIoaS Crits.' who can always speak fght
FOR fhemsciye~ TONIC SARGENTICFF
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