THE CZAR OF RUSSIA'S POLICY.

Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2496, 5 January 1877, Page 2

THE CZAR OF RUSSIA'S POLICY.

London, November 21.—The Foreign Office publishes a dispatch in whicfc'Lord Loftus,British Ambassador to Russia, reports in detail what passed at the audience he had with the Czar on November 2nd. He reports, that the (Jzar said he had sent an ultimatum to the Porte because he feared that the discomfiture of the Servian army might be followed by atrocities. The Porte had by a series of manoeuvres frustrated all attempts afc pacification. The present state of things was intolerable. Unless Europe was prepared to act firmly and energetically, he would be obliged to act alone. He regretted to see that, inveterate suspicion and continual fear of Russian aggression existed in England. The jDaarJ reminded Lord Loftus that, hifpljd on several occasions given the' most solemn assurances that he desired no con-' quest. He had not the smallest wish 6r intention to acquire Constantinople. Such acquisition w.ould.be a misfortune forrßussia. Following are the exact words of that portion of Loftus' dispatch referring to Constantinople: " The Czar pledged his sacred word of honor, in the' most earnest and solemn manner, that he had no intention of acquiring Constantinople, and that if necessity should force him to occupy anyportion of Bulgaria, it would only be provisional, until the peace and safety of the Christian population were secure. The Czar could not understand when both countries had a common object, namely, the amelioration of the condition of the "Christians, and when he had given i every proof that he had no desire for conquest, why there should not be a perfect understanding between England and Russia, based on a policy of peace which would be equally beneficial to their mutual interests and to the interests of Europe generally. The Czar said nothing could be more absurd than the intentions attributed to Russia" of future conquest, which was a pevfect impossibility. He deeply deplored the distrust manifested in England, earnestly requested me to use my utmost efforts to dispel it, and charged me to convey to her Majesty's Government the solemn assurance he had given mcf The dispatch also states that in regard to the rumors that Servia and Roumania demanded that they should be erected into an independent kingdom, the Czar said that there was no intention of establishing any such kingdom, and such a course would be folly. The Czar explained that he had permitted officers to go to Servia, provided they left the Russian service, in the hope of calming the situation in Hussia. The foregoing dis patch was verified by Prince Gortschakoff before transmission to Lord Derby, and approved as correctly representing the views expressed by the Czar. Lord Derby replies, instructing Lord Loftus to inform the: Czar and Prince Gortschakoff that the Queen and her Government received the (Jzar'sassurances with great satisfaction. The Russian Government having requested the publication of this'correspondence, as it contained assurances of a nature to tranquilize public feeling, Lord Derby informed Lord Loftus that he granted this request, considering its publication opportune, in view of 7 the mobilization of the Bussian forces, and the issuing of a loan.

GOHTSCHAKOFF ON ENGLAND AND KOSSIA. London, November 21. — A dispatch from St. Petersburg says the dispatch from Prince Gortschakoff to Count Schouvaloffis published. ThePrin.ce expresses his satisfaction that Lord Derby recognised in his dispatch of October ;30lh to Lord Loftus, British Embassador at St. Petersburg, which was sent for transmission to Prince Gortschakoff, the efforts of the .Russian Cabinet to co-operate with England. Prince Gortschakoff explains the necessity arising from the failure of diplomacy to subordinate the integrity of

Turkey to the guarantees which are demanded by the interests of humanity and the peace of Europe. In conclusion the Prince denies that .Russia entertains after thoughts respecting Constantinople. Anotner dispatch from Prince Gortgchakofl", dated October 22nd, expresses the Russian regret at England giving way to groundless apprehensions. THE SEBYIAK MINISTBY OPPOSED TO TCHEBNAYEFF.

St. Petebsjbubg, November 21. — A dispatch from Semlin announced that the Servian Ministry refused the demand of Gen. Tchernayetf to be admitted into the Cabinet, declaring that if he entered they would resign. '" - ": THE CZAB TO QUEEN VICTOBIA.. The Czar has instructed General Schouvaloff to inform Queen Victoria that the Czar desires peace, and that he desires England to be informed of the peaceful intentions of the Czar.