Ambitious balance of power crisis outlined in diplomatic dispatch
The letter argues for renewed concert among major powers to ease the East Europe crisis. It notes France's unsettled government, Russia's weakened treaty position, and Britain's readiness to discuss variations or new guarantees to secure peace. Gortschakoff and Granville are invoked to seek common understanding and avoid rupturing harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Russia
Lord Granville
Europe
London
M. le Baron
Gortschakoff
Prussia
Earl Granville replies to Gortchakoff on 1856 treaty issues
Foreign Office reports Earl Granville's November 28 1870 reply to Prince Gortchakoff. He denies Russia seeks treaty relaxation, notes desire for good relations, and discusses Congress ideas, the Euxine trade open question, Austria and Turkey, and the London Conference scope on the Black Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Granville
Lord Granville
Prince Gortschakoff
A. Buchanan
Foreign Office
Russia
Austria
Count Beust
Turkey
Cologne Gazette
England
M. Drouyn de Lhuys
Vienna
Count Walewski
Russell
Odo Russell
Count Bismark
Times
Versailles
Prussia
North German
Porte
Constantinople
St. Petersburg
Black Sea
Moscow
President Grant outlines foreign policy goals and definitions
The President’s message discusses U S non intervention in European war and use of good offices to protect citizens. It covers Cuba arrest rights, a proposed Spanish American Commission, and San Domingo annexation, plus British and Canadian disputes over fishing, trade and maritime jurisdiction and the handling of private claims.
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Congress
Grant
Times
United States
Cuba
Madrid
Spain
San Domingo
Senate
London
Washington
Great Britain
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