Peter the Great, the most famous Em-peter of Russia, composed and left behind hima will of which very few Europeans have ever heard, and which none has ever seen. For years the Sovereizn of Great Britain, her ministers and scholars, skilled in and' devoted to contemporary' knowledge, examined all available official papers exhaustively, with a view to discover this document. Although they louked through the Russinn official und other archives, they could discover no trace or echo of it, 50 effectively was secrecy maintained. Yet it was well known that successive venerations of the royal line of the Czuss received their instructions from this document, and devoted their energies to sive effect to its advice, hoping thereby on some future day to become the most illustrious Em-perers of the civilised world, Every other country trembled at the danger that threatened it, and together have confined to mee Daring the winter of the yen 1814, 4 man in charge of a large American church, suddenly happened upon 4 rough hut correct copy of this identical composition, and a summary statement of its instructions was quickly publishd in the different European new by which it was hoped that the kings, ruters, att people of these! countries would at rene themselves, and s+ escape headlon: nto a aus As the Chinese have very little opportunity of reading foreign news, and would" have rem ignorance of the conte have been forwarded to Woon Kuo wig Bao with " request that they be translated and published in the native newspapers, x0 that the Chinese might know of this important document, Chinn herself then ath ing danger te herself and also avoid: involving other nations in war, The published reports this curious discovery were somewhat hoiled down for the Times, bu must further compress them. Lot these who read excuse their brevity! mite L.—The most important the government of conn Arilled and well instructed "army, Let Russian train her battalions in hard tight with foreign nations, and so rouse their courage and raise their ability to the utmost perfection, If for any time, oe for riy reason there should he ¢ sation of ting, it must he only heeanse the revenue not sufficient to meet the expentitare; if, however, the income is cient, then continue fighting. Should we. avail yourselves repare for future wars, should Jead to peses hin Let there then he a circle of battles without a break, and glory of your achievements shall blaze forth te be observed Let ished Generals and scholars of other countries be invited by Russia to come and settle within her ly as she would receive an honoured Maky them contented so that they shall teach sur people. Then the Government, by enlarging tg borders. and annexing other States. will he recuperated for all it has expended.
3.—Whenever other European countries become involved in war among themselves then let the Russians suddenly march: among them; let her pay special artes tion to the stwiller States comprising th tat, everywhere rebellions shall burst forth, which shall lead to the mutual rain of one another.
4.—But first of all devote your thoughts to the smaller Stares attached to Poland subdue them, and parcel them out, afterwards avail yourselves of their strength to conquer Poland, and in this way you will be well rewarded for your outlay.
3.—Also turn your attention towards Sweden, and chastise her. But it will he wise to separate her from Denmark, possible, first of all. Stir up a mutual jealousy between the two, so that the one Shall quarrel with the other. When they are involved in war and exhausted, Russia can then swiftly swoop down upon her and accomplish her purpose, with the expenditure of little force.
6.—Let the Princes of the Royal House of Russia seek their wives from the daughters of the royal houses of the German States, and so bind themselves by marriage to these petty kings. Treat them generously, and so win a name amongst thei for politeness. But be always ready to seize any opportunity to interfere in their fairs and usurp their power so that the quence of Russia may be all-pervasive in the councils of these smaller States.
7.—In regard to commerce, Russia must ko treaties with the British, She must work along their lines, and not oppose them. Russia cannot afford to be independent of Great Britain in this regard, She must also invite Englishmen to Russia to instruct the people in commercial and maritime matters 8.—Let Russia absorb all the countries situated on the Baltic and Black Sea, Swallow them up, us a silk-worm devours mulberry leaves, inch by inch, and foot by foot, without cessation or end.
9.—Russin must also invade Turkey and the smaller states tributary to her, whenportunity occurs, and fix her eyes en India, When India is conquered, the Russia will arrive at the zenith of her power and can afford to dispense with the wealth wf England. In the richest country iv the world, and whoever rules her well, and treats her liberally will easily rule the whole world besides, - Thus Russia should he on the alert to find or invent an excuse for attaching or sybil Turkey or India, and press them so hard, that they shall sue for peace and offer sub: mission to Russia. Then cease hostilities, and give your strength to promote the wel fare of Syria and all the Turkish dependen cies in Asia, so that, these countries, hold the same relationship to England in all commercial matters, as obtained ancient-
Austria has long sought to obtain over the many German States, Russia should publicly promise to support her to gain her end. She should also foment discord among the princes of these States and create a fierce jealousy among them, so that they openly oppose Aust 1L—The Tarks who yet remain Europe 1 n ott. No resting-place should be leit for them within her borders. Tt may be necessary first of all to hand over their territory to Austria but, after a little time, you should invent an excuse to take it back.
12.—The orthodox of the Greek Church should secretly assist their fellow Christians scattered throughout Hungary, Tarkey, and Poland, so that in the future, when Russia shall attach these countries, ians shall, on their part, assist the Russian armies.
13.—When Sweden and Poand and ey shall have acknowledged! Russia, then the Baltic und the Black Seas and all their harbours shall be guarded Russian navies, After that, she shall be in to enter into treaty with France to' partition the world between them. If France will not consent then turn to Austria. If she agrees, join her forces with yours and frst destroy France, then employ your Fictorious armies to annihilate Austria herself. Thus, step by step, put tone ayainst another, with a view establish yourself, so' that at last. when Russia shall have destroyed the remaining; one, she shall stand alone. Then, all within the four sels shall be united, and the five continents will make one kingdom. under one Imperial ruler, to whom there will be no serious opposition.
I4.—If the schemes of Russia in regard to France and Austria should miscarry, which is just possible, then let Russia set them both by the ears and. foment mutual jealousies and hatred and warfare between the two. 'Then stand aside, and watch them both at exch other's throats until each is completely exhausted, whereupon gathering together the flower of her armies, first exterminate Austrin, then France, and, when they are overthrown, all the' other European nations will look on in wonder and submit; they will hasten to send in their alleginnee one after the other, so that Russia, triumphant by of het victorious armies, can satisfy herself to the fall, All Europe will own the sway of the Emperor of all the Rassins,—even the smallest of the European State When Peter uttered this prophecy, Russia was yet weak, She was separated from China, America had not yet gained her independence. He therefore referred only to Europe. Bat. the countries of Europe hearing of this document, united with all their energy to oppose' Russia. They exerted themselves day and night. They formed treaties, offensive and defensive. Thus the purpose of Russia in Europe was frustrated, therefore she has moved towards the Est. She hus seized Corea and China is in jeopardy,
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