Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-07
Siuns of Political Storms Are
Seen Everywhere.
RUSSlA'S POLICY UNKNOWN
Dismissal of NJ. Tchrikoff, Minister
at Constantinople, Unexpected.
ITALY'S UNSUCCESSFUL WAR
Possesses Only Narrow Strip Along
the Coast, Which Takes Con-
slant Fighting to Hold. i
Special Cablegram to The Star

Special Cablegram to The Star.
BERLIN.-April 6.-The "a sky
at present quite resembles ta- actual sky
above, which wears it's most unsettled
and capricious April aspect. There is no
danger of political blzzards or thunder
storms. but equnoctial disturbances may
be quite unpleasant, and there are signs
or political storm clouds everywhere.
All Europe received a sudden and I'M
expected shock by the unforeseen dismiss
sal of NJ. Tchrikoff. Russian minister to
Constantinople. which was Immediately
taken to foreshadow a new and hostile
development of Russian policy toward
1.-The sick man. of Europe.
Dark and inscrutable are ever the
paths of Russian foreign politics. and
wise indeed is the man who foresees
their trend. AS rule there are there
fore almost as many ideas of Russia
secret plans as there are statesmen and
chancellors in Europe. but in this par
ticular case the German and Austrian
press agreed that the recalling of the
Russian minister from Constantinople
could mean nothing but a further step
I'm the process OF liquidating Russias
forward policy in Turkey.
Italy's Hard Fight in Tripoli.
The report OF the anarchists revolver
which came so near depriving Italy of
her king has proved blessing to the
war party by reviving the dying popu-
larity of the war in Tripou, which has
long been kept alive by artificial means.
If only half of the reports OF the Ital-
ian victories were true, all Tripod would
have been conquered long ago. The truth,
however, is that practically the whole
country is still held by the Turks and
Arabs. Only a narrow strip along the
miles
wide, is in Italian possession. and to de-
fend this the Italian soldiers must night
night and day. always living in constant
dread of attacks by omnipresent and
ever ready Arab hordes. There is no
doubt that, IL the people of Italy knew
this, they would Immediately forget their
enthusiasm and sweep the Gioitti cabi-
net out of existence
The Italian general staff is continually
and everlastingly making preparations
for the great invasion of the interior or
Tripoli. but even IL this is ever under
taken, it is by no means sure that 1t VIII
be a success. On the contrary, there is
every possibility 1T will fail.
Italy is indeed passing through a very
serious crisis, which will leave it's stamp
upon the country for many years to
come, especially upon its economical
status. The costs Of the war, direct and
indirect, are enormous and they VIII in
crease as the war is carried into the In
terror, when it may last not for
months. but for years. What makes
Italy's position SO hopeless is the fact
that her splendid navy is fettered by a
number of regards which must be con-
sidered by the statesmen at the helm.
Necessity may compel Italy to sweep
aside all regards for other powers ana
make a direct attack upon Turkey, ana
here lies the great danger to the peace or
Europe.
Mongolia May Secede.
A momentous event OF eastern history
turks almost unnoticed behind a trivial
incident briefly recorded in q private
telegram received by an evening paper.
saying in effect: Mongolia, which a few
weeks ago proclaimed itself Independent.
accepting the absolute rule OF the Tibetan
Khutukhta, who is an ecclesiastical dig
nitary second in rank after the Dalai
Lama, has been warmly exhorted by
Yuan Shi Kai to reconsider its decision
and enter as an autonomous state into the
federal republic.
The official reply, just returned, offers
food for reflection, and justifies the state
ment that the secession of Mongolia was
foregone conclusion. The Mongolian
government pleads the revolving misrule
Of the Manchus as adequate ground for
separation, which 1t characterizes as
irrevocable, but, considering the large
percentage of Chinese traders In the
country ii is reluctant to cut its connec-
ton with emma aDSOlutely- i he unique
link, however. by which the present rul-
ers of Mongolia are willing to connect
the two countries is treaty, but even
that shall not be concluded directly.
Negotiations must be carried on through
the intermediary of the Russian empire,
which will represent and uphold Mon
golia's integrity as against China's.
Translated into terms of international
law. this is declaration by Mongolia
herself that she is but semi-independent
and expressly recognizes Russian suzer-
ainty in matters of foreign policy, just
as does the Khan of Khiva or the Emir
of Bokhara.