Of course, every further increase of the German power militates against the Russian interests.

We shall therefore always find her on the side of those who try to cross our political paths.
England has recently associated herself with the Franco-Russian Alliance.

She has made an arrangement in Asia with Russia by which the spheres of influence of the two parties are delimited, while with France she has come to terms in the clear intention of suppressing Germany under all circumstances, if necessary by force of arms.
The actually existing conflict of Russian and English interests in the heart of Asia can obviously not be terminated by such agreements.

So, also, no natural community of interests exists between England and France.

A strong French fleet may be as great a menace to England as to any other Power.