Prince Lobanof

The Russian press eloquent over the great qualities and splendid diplomatic triumphs of the deceased minister and statesman, says a correspondent of the London Times. The Novoe Vremya says: "The deceased belonged to the school of Boyar diplomatists, ■svho have become so rare since the time of the Empres3 Catherine, and who possess strength of will and a manysided European education, as well as knowledge of their own country and the strong support of hereditary connections. Such men have not been afraid of what other nations said of us and have believed in Russia's mission and right to play a great part among the other powers of Europe. Enrice Lobanof belonged to that small class of Russians who know what they Want and how to attain it. During bis short tenure of office he isolated Japav, attracted Germany to co-operate with Russia and France, protected the integrity of China, effected a reconcilia tion with Bulgaria, secured full freedom of action to Russia in regard to Turkey, and strengthened (he friendship with France." The sanie Journal foresees the appearance of much unfounded comment in the foreign press on the possible consequences of Prince Lobanof s death and strongly urges its readers against the supposition that any change whatever in Russia's foreign policy will result from this great and unfortunate loss. Much is also said about the literary labors of the late minister, and it is curious to note that, although he appears to have accomplished so much in diplomacy in so short a period, he scarcely ever gave more than two or three hours a day to official business, the rest of nis time being almost exclusively devoted to his favorite study of historical research.