Roman Romanovich Rosen Forty Years of Diplomacy

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Return to Japan - Assassination of the Emperor Alexander II - The last act of his reign - Emperor Alexander III - His hesitation at first - Definite choice of a policy - Negotiations at Tokio on the revision of existing treaties - Sir Harry Parkes; A visit to Washington - Return to Russia - Interior political situation - Effect of the Emperor's firm policy, both domestic and foreign - Sergius Witte - De Giers - Ferdinand of Bulgaria - Causes of failure to be appointed Diplomatic Agent to Bulgaria - Appointment as Consul-General in New York; Return to America - Consulate-General in New York - Election of President Cleveland - Anglo-Russian relations - In charge of the Russian Legation in Washington - Relations with the President and members of his Administration - Conclusion of an extradition treaty - Election of President Harrison - Sir Lionel Sackville West - Mr. Blaine, Secretary of State - Negotiations regarding the fur seal industry - Special mission to Mexico - President Diaz - The Hawaian Islands - Return to Russia and appointment as Minister to Mexico; Arrival in Mexico - An accident - Official reception by President Diaz - Visits to Switzerland - Final departure