| Content Description | Reports that he has discussed with Prince Gorchakov Russia's answer to the British despatch; said he was sure the British Government would be unhappy with it, and would only be satisfied if the declaration were withdrawn, or until obtained the consent of the other powers which were parties to the Treaty; said that he could not understand why Russia has resorted to a violent measure when Austria and Prussia would support them and the other powers were in no position to oppose them; contended that the issue in question is whether the principle on which all treaties rest should be maintained; argued if blood was shed as a result of this, responsibility would lie entirely with Prince Gorchakov.
Hopes that Prince Gorchakov's despatch will be amended; believes correspondence with him should be suspended until Baron Brunnow and Earl Granville reach a decision as to how this difficulty should be overcome; discusses location of conference. |