New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-27

Court Circular to-day puts II. said he
amazed at the grasp Of detail displayed by Ring
Edward IN dealing With men and matters con-
nectcd with Russia's policy at home and abroad.
He gave details Of mis- audience with the En-
peror Of Russia. and ntimated that King Ed
ward had set his heart on settling forever the
long standing grievances between the two cour-
tries.
AIr Norman, after seeing King Edward, said
that any personal or national attempt to step
in between the combatants seemed TO him to be
outside the range of rational surrnise and that
he would he much surprised # the King had
done or said anything which would give rise 20
such - rumor.
The view entertained by the Foreig!. Office
IS that British relations with both Russia and
Japan remain just they were in the months
previous to the outbreak of the war. namely.
the observance of A strict neutrality and de-
termination to let the combatants fight out their
differences by themselves SO long as other
power interfered.
Official opinion inclines to the view that it will
be a long war. but this does not prevent the hope
that an arrangement with Russia similar to that
recently completed with France may be con-
Guided independent Of the issue of the hosilities
THE SITUATION IN RUSSIA.
ST. Petersburg. April 26.-While King Ed
and Japan has failed. it is nevertheless regard
I'd as highly significant in diplomatic circles. 1t
is the first tangible evidence of a change in the
relations betN cen Russia and Great Britain.
The King. however. mas never approached the
Emperor. no matter how indirectly. on the sub
Jet OF peace but II the situation between the
two countries is what Il was before the war
began. even prior to the Anglo-Frerc treaty.
diplomats believe that. despite the declaration
Of Russia that she will never accept interven-
ton. the door can be opened for representation
when the campaign has gone on for some time
and Russia has had opportunity to wipe out
The sting OF the disasters at Port Arthur.
II future attempts at mediation he made. II is
necessary. say the diplomats. in order that they
should have n chance Of success. that good re-
latiuns between Russia and Great Britain he as
sIduoltslv cultivated and they believe that no
one appreciates this better than King Edward.
OFFER BY BRITAIN NOT EXPECTED.
1t is stated at the Foreign Office that no sug
gestion has come from Great Britain to arrange
her differences with Russia along the lines Of
the Anglo French treaty. and none is expected,
especially At this time when an AnElo-Japan-
csc alliance exists. The officials say that a for
NAL agreement will only be possible when there
is a basis for good relations which permits Of
mutual concessions.
Official circles are agog to-day over this move
Tor peace The attitude of the Emperor is thor
cughy approved. a person in authority vocing
the opinion Of his colleagues by saying that
mediation cannot he accepted. and that Russia
alone viii determine when il is time 10 stop
lighting. That time. he said, would not arrive
until every japanese soldier has been elected
from the continent
Despite the frmness Of the intention Of the
government and people TO carry on the
until the end they have i'm view is reached It is
recognized that good relations with Great Brit
ain mean the confinement OF the to Russia
and Japan, and may lead to pressure on japan
which may shorten the conflict.