Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-24
The Situation i'm Russia.

Stirring events are apparently ABOUT to take
place IN Russia It is evident that the spirit Of
determination which moves the masses to
strike for greater freedom has gathered In
creased strength, and the Car will not be per-
United 10 tempOrize much longer. He must
decide either 10 grant TO the people some OF the
concessions demanded By them towards con-
sttutional or representative government, or to
employ all his autocratic powers IL an energetic
effort to crush the nihiliSts into subsection.
The peace and quiet which followed the eStab
lshment OF the military despotism under Nell
kon was simply a cessation OF l.0stilitIe5 On the
part OF the nib1ltsts. The people were willing
10 give the new government In -. Petersburg
trial NclikOff had made promises which the
TeVOlutlOnists we're willing to give him full
opportunity to fulfill The spirit OF conserva-
tlsm displayed by the nihlists in that action In
cicates the patriotic motive which governs them
and Is al eyidelce or the confidence they feel In
the righteousness and strength OF their cause.
Suddenly, when IL was evident that Melikoff's
administration would never advance the cause
OF progress and liberty. the reopenlng OF the
revolution was proclaimed throughout the en-
pire Is those mysterious meanswhich have been
so successfully employed by the nihiiistS printed
circulars and posters were distributed and
hung up ia the very sleeping apartments OF the
rulers themselves. warning them that the
throne would De vacated before the arrival of
the new year. Meantime, while the revolution
fits are active. vigilant, and aggressive, the
Gar is embarrassed by personal affairs Of a
very unpleasant nature. His marriage with
his mistress, so soon after the death OF the
empress. created feeling OF contempt for him
in the minds of the people and Involved him In
a quarrel with the CZaIeYitZ. The new wife
desires most Of all things to have her children
Corn prior TO her marriage legitimatized, and
under her influence the Car Is driven to
attempt 70 trade with his son to secure
that end. The Czarewitz is apparently
opposed 10 giving 10 the Nightmares the right
TO claim the royal blood, and VIII not 1t Is said
concede IL. even 10 hasten his own ascendency
10 the throne, through his fathers abdication
Everything indicates crisis; that the nihliiSts
Intend 10 strike, ere long, and with effect. Late
developments point to the direct connection of
the CzaTewitz with the revolutionists aud this
explains, TO q great extent, the mysterious
powers that the latter have so frequently ex-
hibited. 1t Is represented that the Care Wiz
has pledged himself 10 beStow a constitutional
government upon the country when he shall
reach the throne, and the nihilIsts believe
lie VIII keep his pledge. Therefore, their
purpose low is to force the car to
abdicate and let his son step upon
the throne. With the heir to the throne In
collision with them It is easy to understand
how the revoluti0ni5ts have obtained secret &C
cess 10 the palaces. Naturally there is large
element OF the nobility, who, In their desire to
gain and keep the confidence OF the coming
ruler, would Join him In his secret schemes.
The poor old hen picked Car Will, no doubt,
soon be forced to Yield to the tremendous odds
against him.