New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-02
Compliment TO Sweden.

those neutrals who cannot Otherwise
find a solution for THEN national prob
lens.
! Compliment TO Sweden.
Recently there has been much talk
( of the state of mind of Sweden. Our
sincere desire to maintain with nor
/ the best Of neighborly relations is t"'
well known to need any confirmation
from me. At the same time we are
aware Of the inevitable embarrass-
ments caused to Swedish commerce
through that country being situated
1 in the midst of the belligerents. | con-
/ tent myself with placing on record the
correctness with which the Swedish
( government maintains its neutrality,
while safeguarding its national inter-
estS.
"The Anglo Swedish negotiations
which are proceeding at Stockholm,
while they are confined 10 business
matters, have given proof Of the un-
/ doubted desire on both sides to find
A basis for agreement, and we sin
cerelv hope a successful conclusion will
/ soon be reached"
Referring to the German methods Of
waginC warfare, VI. SaZonof said the
Germars had stopped neither at the
wholesale poisoning of our soldiers
nor at the exterminati) OF women,
children and peaceful citizens, whose
cries could not fail to arouse sentl-
ments Of just repugnance IN neutral
countries"
! "These feelings" the Foreign Minis
/ ter continued, had spread beyond the
ocean t. the United States, where hu-
manitarian feelings revolted against
such horrible occurrences as the sink
ing Of the Lusitania, which cost so
many American lives. This attack,
which has no parallel for cruelty or
absurdity, is an ineffaceable blot on the
name of Germany.
at is difficult &c say whether more
energetic measures will follow Presi-
dent Wilson's note to the German gov
eminent, but it is already evident that
American public opinion is disguised
at Germany's action. in spite Of the
efforts which Germany is making to
gain American sympathy"
Speaking Of the situation on the
Gailipoli Peninsula, VI. Sazonof said:
1.-THE Allies, with unsuitable tenac-
ity, see the approach of the longed for
moment when "A close and direct bond
will be established between US. The
! Turks, seeming the approaching storm.
have overwhelmed the Christian peo-
pies still in their power with eXcep-
tional cruelty. The Armenians are suf-
ferinG unheard of prosecutions, which,
/ however, have not broken their spirit.
( for Armenian volunteers are fighting
with US.
Crucial Questions for Greece.
"Persecutions no less terrible suf-
/ fered by the local Greek populations
cannot but excite the Indignation Of
the Hellenic people and government.
/ The latter will have to solve the ques-
tion whether it is capable of coming
TO the ass stance of its co-religionists
in Asia Minor without joining the
powers who are fighting Tor right and
justice. do not Doubt that in other
countries s,'l neutral the governments
vii, be found fully in accord with their
aspirations, their vital interests and
/ their past.
- must refer particularly to the
pressure which Rumania has undergone
At the hands of Austro-German agents.
Despit their efforts the Rumanian 90
eminent is resisting temptation. and we
continue with that country relations
OF friendship, the strengthening and
development Of which are objects of
our reciprocal care"
VI. .'Zonoff concluded with a refer
erce to "the miracles OF bravery and
devotion" Of which Serbia had given
proof.
Resolved Upon Sacrifices.
VI. Goremykin, the Premier, after
speaking of the enormous sacrifices
ontailed by the war, said:
"The government, being firmly re-
solved to make all these sacrifices
has sent for you TO explain the real
state of things and consult you re-
Gardinc the means for vanquishing
the enemy. The war has shown that
We are not sufficiently prepared, in
comparison with the enemy. In or
der TO overcome him, the whole devel-
opment of our national forces is requi-
site.
THE Polish people should know that
their organization was definitely and
irrevocably decided upon by the mani
festO of the Grand Duke. the Com
mander in Chief of the army, at the
outbreak of the war. The Polish peo-
pie, chivalrous. noble and faithful, de-
serve unlimited sympathy and respect
The Emperor has charged me to de-
clare TO you that his Majesty has
ordered the Cabinet 20 elaborate bills
granting Poland after tire war the
right 10 organize freely its national
social and economic life on a basis OF
autonomy under the sceptre Of the
Emperor of Russia.
The government is firmly convinced
that, sooner or later. victory will be
ours, and this faith is shared by the