New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-29

Neva in the matter. The foundations Of the
present understanding between England and
Russia were laid in connection with the agree
ment between the two powers regarding their
spective policies in Asia. and more especially IN
Persia. The agreement. much criticised at first.
and which may be described as largely due to the
personal diplomacy OF King Edward. has stood
the severe test OF the recent revolution In Persia
which has had the effect OF removing from the
minds OF both Brtons and Russians all remain
ing suspicious TO one another's loyalty. II is
an agreement which was stin further strength
ened by the meeting Of King Edward and Nicho-
las II at Reveal last year. and which has been
cetnented by their recent intercourse at Cowes.
The presence Of Sir Ian Hamilton at the ma
nGuvres OF the Russian army now In progress is
the result of the Cars visit TO Cowes
Some people have endeavored TO argue that
this understanding between England and Russia
Is aimed against Japan. 1t is improbable In the
extreme that this is the case. There is nothing
10 show in favor Of any such presumption, to
lead 70 the belief that either England or Japan
contemplates the Reputation of their alliance.
which has still several years TO run. But there
is much beyond what have mentioned above 10
indicate that II Is aimed against Germany. In
Persia Russia and England working against
German interests, politically and economically
The same may be said In Turkey. where the
French Ambassador is working in unison with
his English and Russian colleagues. the latter
graduate OF oxford and a pronounced Anglo
phiIe while the intimacy Of the relations be-
tween the French. the Russians and the English
is perhaps most strikingly shown by the fact
that the new French Ambassador at St Peters
burg. NJ Louis. is known to have been appointed
by the French government and to have been ac-
cepted as persona grata by the Gear at the per-
Of King Edward who has long
known Louis though his name was scarcely
familiar 10 the public either I'm France abroad.
owing 10 the fact that most of his work
done within the precincts of the palace. on the
Ouai d'Orsai where he has for years been one Of
the most influential Of permanent officials-the
occult power. indeed. behind the throne
Premier Stolypin is vigorous supporter OF his
country's alliance with Great Britain-for an al
lance Il is in actual fact. although II may be
described as a mere entente cordiale. He knows
full well that whatever influence King Edward
has been able TO bring 10 bear on his nephew. the
Gar has been exercised In behalf of his own
liberal polIcy as opposed TO the forces of reac-
ton The Kings complimentary reference TO the
Douma In his speech at the official banquet in
honor of the Car at Cowes and the Emperor's
expression OF gratitude for the hospitality and
attentions with which the members OF the Douma
were welcomed by court. government and the
public generally during their recent visit to Eng
land have had the effect not only of reassuring
people I'm Russia and abroad as to the determi-
nation Of Nicholas to maintain and develop con-
stitutional forms Of rule but have also impaired
10 the Russian nation a sort Of impression that
the existence OF the Douma as a national insti-
tuition Is bound up and identified with England's
sriendshin To the influence OF King Edward is
likewise ascribed the new departure of Emperor
Nicholas in emerging from the seclusion In which
he had so long confined himself. in difference TO
the entreaties OF reactionary advisers and In
showing himself once more freely in public, thus
getting into touch with his people and reviving
the loyalty and affection Of the latter for their
Little Father. EA-AVIACd&