A most interesting article was published in Thursday's Tines upon
political parties in Russia. The writer begins by pointing out that the only party who are opposed to the Entente with England are the Reactionaries, who are in favour of friendship with Germany. The article goes on to trace the rise of a new party, the Nationalists, who may be regarded as corresponding to English Toryism. They include very many of the country gentry and priests, and also have considerable influence in the towns. The growth of the Nationalists has been very rapid, and they have drawn their "chief inspiration, if not from officialdom, at least from officials,—in particular from the Prime Minister, M. Stolypin." They are greatly in advance of the Reactionaries, and are favourable towards England. The writer adds that "the very successes of the Nationalists have shown the need for something better and stronger than the • Cadet' Party on the other side. Some day there is almost certain to be a great Liberal Party in Russia."
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