25th July, The interposition of the Czar, who has again shown that his personal love of peace is a reality, whatever his official or unofficial advisers may do, has dispelled the dark cloud that hung over Anglo-Russian relations, and though the question of the status of the Russian Volunteer Fleet steamers is not finally settled, it is practically so, for it is not likely that Germany or any other Power will consent to be put on a different footing in. this respect from Great Britain. The prompt action of Mr. Balfour, urged on by the unanimity of the British Press and Public, coupled with the personal goodwill of H. M. Nicholas Il, has had a result on which all concerned are to be congratulated.
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