Show ChiiRussia Russia Wants to Pilot the Danube t LONDON Sept 16The Russian govern rjnent has requested the European Danube ommisslon to permit Russian naval cadets to take passage on vessels belonging to the Commission in order that those young offi ters may be instructed in the pilotage of jibe Danube and become familiar with the V navigation of that river This strange request r quest following close upon the Dardanells incident caused considerable astonishment in official circles The Danube is the chief national highway for the commerce of a large portion of Europe The request just I Jade Would eemW indicate Russia would Uko her naval cadets to be instructed in tbe navigation o th Danube above and below the iron gate It would also seem that this Ji a hint that she may not noW consider binding for her volunteer ships at least that clause of the treaty of 1878 stipulating that ships of war shoula not navigate the Danube below the iron gate I |