Now that the Tsar has returned, and have elapsed si Swinemiinde interview, diplomatic incident, which aroused at the time it took place among diplomatic circles in all the capitals of Europe, is beginning to be better appreciated here.
The "Russ (August 10), after reviewing all the facts in connexion with this interview, comes to the conclusion that most of the enthusiasm was on Germany's side. The reasons are: (1) the Emperors only shook hands when they met, but did not embrace: (2) the Russian sailors were not allowed ashore, lest they should indulge in Germanophiledemonstationsi/a Tonloi (3) Prince von Billow and M. Lay did not receive decorations, but only presents; (4) Germany's' conduct throughout this interview and the tenor of her—bulletins, official and semi-official, regarding it, were just a shade warmer than Russia's.
Russ" proves this point by carefal comparison of the various bulletins in question issued by both sides. Finally and most important reason of all, Russia did not send her fleet. to accompany the Tsar, and she officially declared that the visit was nothing more than a visit and vns entirely devoid of political significance.
Thus reasons the "Russ," but the impartial observer cannot but see a faint and most tactful warning to France for her anti-Russian agitation, and the almost imperceptible beginnings of a natural and expected alliance between the two most despotically ruled of the European Powers in these repeated visits to. the German Emperor; while the President of Russia's only ally is left severely alone.
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