Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-21

In the matter OF the Persian problem
the minister announced that order and rel
ative tranquility had been obtained duo
to the friendly cooperation of England
with Russia. The occupation of a part
of Persia was only temporary and sub
Ject to the pacification OF the occupied
districts.
Russia could afford to he moderate. be-
cause she possesses great military power.
The peace of Europe,
Russia war and the near east to
pran.r.5, which she has prin-
clpally contributed
has not been imposed upon Russia. for
the knowledge of her entire preparation
for war emphasizes the sense which all
Europe attaches to her methods. Russia
and not Germany is the directing force
is thus Russia and not Germany which
IS the great factor for peace.
The correspondent of the Temps at
in the duma has been received with cor
dicl commentator by the Austrian press
generally The Zeit only is suspicious
and declares that Austrians should hold
themselves on guard. NJ. Sazonofs ref
Hungary was cold and pointed and
Count Berchtold's amiabilities were rec
ognized rather tardily. Also 1t was re-
marked that there was a condition TO
Austro-Russian good relations. namely,
that there should be end to Russo
phobe agitation In Galicia. The Zeit finds
that such condition is singular. since 1t
was Austria-Hungary which has cause
to complain of Russian espionage on her
frontiers.
The Berlin press is generally silent on
M. Sazonof's speech. The Berllner Tage-
blatt only writes: I'VE do not doubt
the pacific intentions OF the triple en-
tente But we do not partake OF M.
Sazonofs opinions concerning the little
importance to be attached to the form
Of the triple entente. Why Is 1t that
IL that question of form. Is SO unimportant
Russia would change the entente with
England into an alliance?' And the
Tageblatt asks: rs it true that during
the sojourn Of the British sovereigns at
Paris there was a question OF creating a
naval Anglo-Russian alliance? Until now
they content themselves with telling US
Of the unimportance Of the form Of the
triple entente, but no one has yet pre-
tended that our Information is inexact"
M. Sazonof said in recalling the history
of the triple entente and its relations
to the triple alliance:
a faCl0C THE triple entente has
caused all sentiment of
AAAueAsS' disquiet to disappear, for
it is not animated by any spirit of aggres-
sion and only contributes to the main
tenance Of the European equilibrium al
ways ready to cooperate with the triple
alliance for the maintenance of peace
And the minister renewed his statement
that Russia had always labored to main
tain her traditional friendship with Ger
many.
M Sazonof referred in his speech to
Russia's relations with Italy. which
were friendly and sympathetic. mas
much as Italy's attitude at this mo-
ment is provoking considerable COM
ment reference is made to an article an
light on England's attitude on the
question of an international expedi-
ton into Albania with special refer
ence to Italy.
tests actually great desire not to be
left by the other powers in discussion
with Austria in Albanian matters
and Italy, in abandoning
that situation. which would certainly
provoke disquiet and even a conflict.
duty and interest of the powers should
sustain Italy to a certain point But
italy should not expect that that sup
port should be given her without con-
dition or that it should be accorded
simply in return for the friendly words
in favor of England by the
Marquis de San Giulano apropos 10
the conclusion of the recent accord In
the matter of railways in Asia Minor.
which was full of advantages
for Italy. but in which England could
see none for England.
The powers composing the triple en-
tente, continues the Times with cruel
cynicism, would feel
Embarrassment more disposed to In
of Italy. ver.v IN which they
are not directly interested If tLey were
sure that Italy had no intention OF
use of the triple entente solely
FOR the purpose of getting out of an
situation. the natural re-
,ult Of her past conduct. The powers
of the triple entente could very rightly
lesire to be assured that once Italy
las gotten out of her actual embarrass-
nent she will in return march hand in
aand with her friends in the triple