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RUSSIA AND THE WAR,5 of neutrality which she has chosen, The
M. SAZONOFF'S SPEECH.
which was:
DUTY OF THE" ALLIES..
At the re-opening of Russian Duma, attended, by the Tsar for the Best time since its inauguration M. Sazo not, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, de- livered a long and very important speech on the European war and subjects agnato
there'o.
In the course of his remarks, which covered the whole field of operations, M. Bazonoff said;~~
Entents Powers have adapted themselv to this situation, being convinced that Roumania will not betray her own in- barsata, and that when the hour strikes she will know how realise her national unity at the cost of her own blood. She may be certain that in defending herself against the attempts wade by the common enemy against the independence of her die cisions she will find real support from | those to whom go the natural sympathies of hor people,
In any last speech I made mention of the military antion of our Allie, in the Galli- poli Peninsula. Undeterred by costly
sacrifices, they struggle obstinately to stablish direct sea, communication with us Changes the strategical situation de manded the departure of those troops, and part of them were sent to Salonika. With regard to the landing in this town of the Allied contingents and the interpretations The struggle continues, a struggle such which this event provoked in Berlin as there never was before, a world struggle, think I ought to remark that in his speech It is harder than ever to foresco when the of Dee, a the German Chancellor touched end will come, but I can nesert that as upon the relations of the Entente Powers. in the past, the Imperial Government rewith Gresce, and compared their action
to the conduct of the Germang in Belgium. mains unshakenbly dekrmined to continue the struggle to conquer the onemy. This THE LANDING AT BALONIKA, was, and this is, the determination of the Russian people, as is is that of our faith- fuj Altics, This war to the greatest crime of high trenson against humanity. Thou who provoked it bear a heavy respon eibility, and to-day they stand thoroughly uumaaked. T
TLEDGE OF AVOCESS,
PORTUGAL'S SEIZURE OF GERMAN SHIPS.
A COMPLETE SURPRISE.:
The following is an Exchange despatek from Lisbon dated February 94th, which is reproduced from the London Press:--
The Commander of the Naval Division this afternoon at four o'clock took forcible passession of 36 German and Austrian ships which had been lying in the Tagus since the beginning of the war.
Who the Portuguese flag was hoisted the warships saluted with 21 guns,
The Germans were completely taken by surprise, as great secrecy had been ob served, and the event was utterly unex pocted
Captain Rego, the commander, directed en board the destroyer the operations Guadiana, roof * The Oficial Gazette publishes a supple- mont authorising the net
The order was given unexpectedy to day by the Goveroment to Capt. Rego, who... immediately called to the flagship various officers from the Naval Division in the Tagua. Orders were given them to tako full command of the German ships and to hoist the Portuguese fing.
Within three hours all the Germans had been disembarked, leaving the Portuguese in complete posse.slos.
Some of the commanders of the German ships presented written protests, but two Portuguese warships stood by in case risks- tance was contemplated,
SURPRISE FOR WILHELMSTRASSE. In an interview after the seizure, the Minister for Foreign Affair, stated that the antion of the Government was the result of an apprehension on their part that the chips might endeavour to escape, while tho vessels were also necessary to the Govern- mont La a means of transport, an
Now the invasion and devestation of Bel- gium are truly violations of the sacred obligations assumed by Prussia in 1838, but in the absolutely pacific landing of the Alied troops at Salonika there has not been the least infringement of law. Article 8 of the Treaty of London of Feb. 3, 1830. gives to each of the three profeet- ing Powers the right to introduce troops We, like our Allies, were brough, "into into Gresk territory which they liberated this war in order to defend our most sacred on the condition that, the two otherslagretu rights. The finger of fate pointed to it, to it. Needless to add the consent of us and we saw that it was inevitable. That sia was assured from the beginning, and is why we ranału cheerful in spite of the thus all, the requirements of the aforesaid
of to undergo. The pledge of snoes, is the close troops, wore sent to Balonike at the for union of the Alies and the complete co- quest of the Greek Premier, who regarded ordination of their efforts. This co-ording this support lent to him solely as a means tion was difficult to achieve on account of of Grace fulfilling her obligations towards the distance which separates Russia from Serbia. The certainty that the Grecks hor Western Allies. Nevertheless, all the would carry out the obligations of their necessary steps have been taken to accom.treaty forced the Serbs and the Allies to plish this object, and our representatives a certain prudence in order that they might sutrusted with the necessary powers are not be deprived of Greek co-operation. taking
an active part in the discussion of The Serbian High Comming had the all the questions at inne between the posibility, by an anticipated offensive, Aldes in the conferences which are being of preventing the Bulgarian mobilisation, held in France and Great Britain. In addi- As there was not the slightest coubt that tion to these political and military con this mobilisation was directed against ferences, the Allies were anxious that Berbia, and the Allies, an offensive against meetings should be held to discuss the Bulgaria at that moment would have been measures to be adopted in order to assure only a legitimate massare of defence. their union in the econome realm. The However, the Serbian Government was un-anchored off Funchal, Madeira, suevecded importance of the problem is obvious. If willing to incur the responsibility of hav- union is indispensable to the A lies in ordering begun a fratricidla war, but this mag- to assure their success in time of war, this union is to less cossary to assure the future of all the Allies when peace comes, When dealing with an enemy ike Germany who, under cover of traditional friend- ship, for years made every effort to full her neighbours to sleep while all the time she was Marpening her and against them, it is wel to take thought in good Line how best to prevent any repetition of the events which ocentred so rapidly a year and a half ago,
nanimity found no ocho in Greece, whoso Government interpreted in i's own way the obligations assumed towards Serbia,
BULGARIA'S TREACHERY,
Dr. Alfonso Costa gave the same reason for the Government action, and furthes stated that no previous negotiations had taken place with the German Government Thoy had merely telegraphed the fact of the seizure to the Portuguese Minister at Berlin, instructing him to inform the Ger- mau Government, Bangk
The German ship Ochenfelde, which had
in making her excape, N
Amongst the ships seized are several of over 9,000 tons
We all
those sentimon's. The august visitor and his suito were the object of the mes! Alled diplomacy has been taken to task for not having succeeded in placin Bul-friendly welcome both by the Emperor of garia on its side. In an officia communica- Japan and this angust family, and by the
ion of Sept. 24 last it was indicatou that government and generaj public. the time had not yeu come to give to the fully appreciate that welcome and are world all the documents showing the be grateful for it, and wo ardently hope for tivity of diplomaer am ready to admit the prosperity and success of our Ally in GERMAN SAVAGENT, S
that diplomacy did not choose the shortest the Far East. I ought to remark that as The German Government treats its people and surest road. An opportune occupation regards the relations of Russia and Japan, like savages, who make their soldiers of the Back Soa ports and Dedeagach the storm which has passed over the world has strengthened them, it has dissipated nigh, have influensed the psychology of drunk before the attack in order to give the Bulgarian people and helped them to
the last vestiges of past prejudices, and them more dash. In this case the Gerua hold back a Coburg who is an alien to
Bow happy prospects open before, the two Government, in order to arozze the war them, on the slippery slope of bis fratrici- countries. like ardour of the ladsen, tries to make dal fantasies. But even in this case the them believe that their adversaries aim at
the complete annihi ation of the Gorman Allies could not have spared Serbia th
catastrophe of October, for the co-ordinated people, Need so say that such as argumilitary action of the Allice in the Balkans meng eburd, for who could seriously think of sweeping away a nation of seventy has always presented enormous difficulties millions? The Allies have never had any
Russia, who at the price of blood dels such intention. All they asked for was the vered the Bulgarian people from the Tur right to develop in peace and liberty, and kish yoke regards with indignation Bul- they did not assault the rights of other garis's friendship with the Powers of nations. The instinct of self-preservation whom she has long been the dupe. merely demands that they should put an end to the ruthlaw egoism and the passion
ALLIES AS VABSALS,
CAPTURE OF ERZERUM.
CHINA AND THE POWERS,
op done in order to violate the sovereigu rights of China: it was done to show that in the present circumstances internal up: heavnis might be detrimental to China herself and the Batente Powers. The Government of Yuen Shi Ka appreciated the good intentions of the Imperial Govera ment, and our relations continue to bein the usual character of good neighbour- ship. A.
They will have to co-ordinate theży ro together against common dangers,ID ciprocal interests und guard themselves Japan it is understood no loss well that with us thing German political and crout mic violence in Ching is a constant pensce to the peace of the Far East, I will not give details of recent events in China, they are all knows from statements in the Prost. I will only say that the Imperial Govern- On Feb, Erzere fell. Our valiant men in this matter remains faithful to the for plunder which am the distinctive char. I stops are advancing, surmounting dificult. | principle of non-intervention in the interval acteristics of Prussianism, which has not obstacles From the time which followed affairs of other countries. If in concert always had the sympathies of Germany our rotreng from Van, the Turka multi- with the four other Powers it gave to the herself. This Prussianism toust be crushed once and for all otherwise all the sacrifices plied their cruelties towards the Armenians, chief of the executive power in China the of the Allen would be in vain. Like our Under the bonevolent eye of afried Gertion of the new order of things, this was
friendly counsel to postpone the introdue many the Turks appear to be pursuing Alles we see clearly the goal which we the realisation of their ancient dream of mast attain, and like then we are following the completo anihilation of the Armenian unflinchingly along the path which have mapped out. We have secured unjon Population, which does not wish amalgama and complete union, without any of the tion with the Musselman mass, and thus føruig an obstacle to the plans for the Allies having had to sacrifice a particle of
political and economic domination of Gor their independence or personality.
many over the Turkish Empire, plans alshorated by statesmen as well no by mavaate, missionaries, and financiers, and With our enemice it is different. In their comprising the foundation of an enormous case Allies become yasgals, in fact this hard German-Mussulod Elpire, which would to speak any longer of Austria-Hungary extend from the mouth of the Scheldt to Turkey, and Bugaris asudépendent the Persian Gulf. ***** States. I am glad to be able to expres my
Such an empire, which appears in the sincere admiration of the energy and skill dreams of Pan-Germans as a new Khali displayed by the French people in pre- fate, to which by historie auslogy the paring for victory The services rendered nama Khalifate of Berlin would be by France in this domain, which might adapted, is, according to them, to strike a often escape the notice of the superfetal mortal blow as the historic oxistences of observer, are no less great than the bril Russia and Great Britain, It is a terri lient successes of her valiant army. The blood shed for the common cause renders ing dream but God to merciful. Berlin the Entchte Governments have been politicians, flattering themselves with these occupied with seeking means of defending indissoluble the time uniting the two coua bold designs, forget only one thing which the rights and a the tries. I am delighted to be able to state will give us and our British friends some Germans who pay no heed to the sovereign once again that the misunderstanding consolation. If the empire thus formed as rights of Chim, fed funt which in former days threatened our relathe fruit of Germanic megalomanin could tions with Great Britain have been con forged under the German hammer it ing that the maladroit and importanate pletely removed, closely and clearly looked into they vanish account of its internal weakness, but America have not only failed in their ob As soon as they were would not last a single day, not only on propaganda of German agente in North ed just as the visions of the night vanish especially because it would lack the in as the first light of day. At this time of dispensable to support its existence, su danger for all our collaboration in the common task will hasten on still more this pracy of the sea. Now, fortunately, this change of fealing, and, I hope, establish glorious ally Great Britain. As long as supremacy is in the strong hands of our firm foundation upon which the good rela-it is the Khalifate of Berlin will not tions between up can be developed.
PRUSSIA'S LEON FIST.
monaco, our existence
I have to note with satisfaction that the efforts of Germany to create for herself in China a base of action against the "Allia were no supported by the Chinese Govern mont, which took all possible measures to prevent Chinese neutrality from being violated. The pocular situation, however. which Chinese Legislation creates for for- eigners renders very difficult the struggle against the machinations of the Germans
In conclusion, I have pleasure in gemark,
ject, but have provoked a certain irrita tion, and have appreciably chilled Ameri can sympathis for Germany. Moreover, the interest which American industry has addition to the friendly political relations for our market permits the hope that, in
nowxisting between Russia and America, an economic rapprochement may be brought about which would be of the greatest bene fit to both countries. In any case the Russian Government will put forth all its efforte to this end,
CO-OPERATION WITH JAPAN. Sad news reaches us from the territoring
Our eastern neighbour, our friend Ja temporarily occupied by the enemy Bee pan, after the saccise which the gained, what is happening n Poland, that con continues to try which is sister to our own, in heroic co-operating
take part in the war in the common action, Belgium, and sorely tried Serbia. There specially with us. This co-operation,
I ought to tell you of the friendly assist verywhere reign relentless, terror, rninininitely presious
ance which the Governments of their Ma famine, and misery. It is enough to recall fested in the proportion and in the jesties the King of Spain and the Qudo
we, la mani- he wings example of the abominable form fixed by the general conditions ebar of Holland are affording us in the pro- urder of Miss Caveli in order to appracterising our mutual relations. The tection of our compatriots in the empires siate what life means under German domi Japanese Government has affirmed its at war with us. We offer them here a natim in the countries suffering beneath resolation to conduce the way to the end. sincere expression of our gratitude, Germany's iron fist. To the unhappy vic By an exchange of Notes with Russia, Gentlemen, the last words which I will tims languishing in bard trial we can France, and Great Britain it has accepted say here to-day are to express the hope seanwhile only say," Have courage, the the obligation not to canende peace with that the force of the enthusiasm of which hour of deliverance will strike. In cruel the enemy otherwise than in concert with you have given proof since the beginning irony the Germans sing the praces of the he Allies. It is particularly agreeable to of the war, and which abroad, both to our advantages which they pretend they se me to state that the visit to Japan of the friends and our epomies, has shown you showering on the inhabitants of the regions Grand Duke George Michaelovitch, unanimously united with the Government which they are occupying.
ATTITUDE OF BOUMANIA
During the period under review Hou- mania has continued to maintain the state
charged by his Majesty to greet the En in the struggle for the Fatherland, w paror of Japan on his euronation, has remain intact, so that, to ene, frisol oy furnished a fresh opportunity for both osemy, may say that it has weakened, for nations to manifest their matual sentiments it is that force which is the pledge of our of goodwill, and will still further increase victory.