New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-07
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Paris July 6.-The meeting OF the GER
man Emperor and Car Nicholas or Rus
STA, which came to an end at Port Baltic
to-day, and all of the incidents anu
details concerning it, have aroused the
keenest popular interest here. In ofl-
cial circles and in responsible quarters
there is absolute confidence in the 10y
atty Of Russia TO the Triple Entente.
Germany, Furthermore, has hisclaimed
any intention Of trying to shake Russia's
adherence either TO the Triple Alliance
or TO the Dual Alliance.
The French government, moreover, mas
been kept fully informed by Russia OF
what has taken place at Port Baltic' IN
conformity with the Cars verbal as
surance TO Georges Louis, the French
Ambassador at ST. Petersburg, during
the long audience accorded to him by
the Car before the latter left his capt.
tai for Port Baltic. 1t Is not believed In
French government circles that the In
terview between Emperor William and
the Car can have the slightest effect on
the attitude of the powers In regard 10
their efforts to end the Turkish-ltaiian
war. In fact, IL has been specifically de-
MED that either sovereign will make any
attempt TO terminate the conflict.
Objects to Naval Scheme.
On the other hand, 1t is known here
that Emperor William personally Is
much annoyed at the new Russian naval
programme adopted by the Donna.
which provides for the construction in
the Baltic OF four "Dreadnought cruis-
ers" of the most formidable ornaments,
and which contemplates the creation OF
a powerful Russian Baltic fleet. Conse-
quently. IL Is thought by the best in
formed French statesmen that Emperor
William has been eXerting all or his
brilliant talents of eloquence and per-
suasion, Just as he had already done at
previous meetings with the Car. TO in
duce Russia 10 divert her attention from
the Baltic and direct It toward Persia
and the Far East.
Meanwhile. the presence in Paris Of
the two Russian chiefs OF staff Of the
army and OF the navy. General Gilinski
and Admiral Prince Lieven. is the best
possible evidence that the naval and
military plans and resources II the Dual
Alliance are being developed In the most
energetic and effective manner and with
view to closer cooperation I'm the
event OF a European war or Of the com
bined action OF France. Russia and
Great Britain.
Gar Boards tho Moltke.
In connection with the Kaiscrs con-
Germ over Russla's naval ambitions II Is
interesting TO note that the meeting be-
tween the two monarchs was marked by
visit OF the Car 10 the German battle
cruiser Moltke. which recently visited
New York. At the request OF Emperor
William the Car went aboard the war
ship. with the details OF whose construc-
ton and equipment he seemed greatly
interested.
Paris was surprised at the report cir
culated in Berlin that Emperor William
took his son, Prince Adalbert Of Prussia.
10 Port Baltic. in the hope Of arranging
a marriage between him and tie
Grand Duchess Olga. eldest daughter of
the Car. While such n union Is re-
garded az improbable here. the political
value Of such an alliance Is keenly APP
preciated. especially in view OF the sug-
gestions OF some OF the Berlin papers
that what Germany desires from Russia
above all other things is 10 secure its
assurance that II would not be hostile
should n conflict ever arise between Ger
many and Austria and Great Britain
and France.