| Content Description | Reports that he has told the Minister for Foreign Affairs that the honour of the Emperor and of Russia will be safe in the hands of Baron Brunnow; the Minister for Foreign Affairs would like an explanation of Baron Brunnow's discretionary powers; has informed him that the British Government considers itself as much bound as if there had been no declaration; the Minister replied that Russia will consider favourably any proposals for the neutralisation of the Black Sea, as long as they do not limit the Emperor's power; it appears that, as a violation of the Treaty would be an act of war, Baron Brunnow is seeking to prevent that eventuality; Baron Brunnow will have full discretionary powers except on one point, that he cannot withdraw the declaration, which is valid for Russia but not for other powers. |