The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1894-11-10
THE WEEKS NEWS.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6.

THE Gear of Russia, Alexander Ill.
died, Thursday, November l, after a
lingering illness which has attracted the
attention of all Europe and the civilized
world. For the three days previous to
his decease he suffered agonies and
finally passed away after terrible death
struggle. His DEATH" says the Euro
pean correspondent of the New York
Herald, sis the most important political
event that has happened in Europe since
1870. The dismissal of Bismarck was
an event of historical interest, the old
Chancellor having already accomplished
his utmost. But Alexander III. was
concerned in current politics, and, in
fact, controlled the politics of Europe,
where nothing could be done independ-
emily of him. His death will cause
general regret in Europe, for the Gar
was an excellent man. He was alb
sclutely DESTROYS of peace. When he
spoke it was always in order to preserve
peace. 1t will be interesting to observe
how the Russian succession will pass
and what will be done by the young EN-
peror Nicholas. 1t is alarming to reflect
that young man of 26, wholly without
preparation hitherto Tor the terrible
greatness of his mission. is about to be
absolute master of 120000000 of men.
1t is said that he is more liberal in his
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continue the same pacific policy in re-
lation to all the powers, but it is affirmed
that personal ties of friendship link the
present Gar with Emperor William,
which was not the case with Alexander
III.
In any event Alexander leaves an in
dellible mark upon history. The evolu
ton wrought by him in the direction of
afriendly understanding between France
and Russia may not disappear immedi
ately, but with his death certainly van
ish 60 per cent. of the chances of last
ing peace in Europe.
ST.. PETERSBURG. Nov. 1.-THE Imper-
ial heralds, clad in brilliant uniform, &C.
companied by trumpeters, announced at
o'clock this morning the death of EN-
peror Alexander III. and the accession
to the throne of Emperor Nicholas Ii.
The heralds were escorted by military
guard through the principal streets. The
trumpeters would blow three blasts
when the heralds would proclaim the
death of one Emperor and the official
birth of another. This proclamation
was made from every place of vantage
on the route taken by the heralds.
The accession of Grand Duke Nicholas
to the throne is being celebrated by
festival today, as is customary. This
celebration. according to custom, always
precedes the period of mourning, hence
the newspapers Of today's issue appear
as usual, without sign of mourning.
The period of mourning will begin to-
morrow.
The Senate this morning held session
for the purpose Of taking the oath of
allegiance to the new Gar. All the
members were present and took the
oath. The garrison of st. Petersburg
paraded this morning with colors, and
were sworn according to the customary
forms. The civil servants of the Govern
ment will take a similar oath in due
course.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Nov. 2.-Emreror
Nicholas III. has issued proclamation
announcing the death of his father, EN-
peror Alexander III. and continuing as
follows:
MAY we be consoled by the conscious
ness that our sorrow is the sorrow Of the
whole of our beloved people, and may
the people not forget that the strength
and stability Of holy Russia lies in her
unity to us and her unbounded devotion |
to us. We, however, in this sad and |
solemn hour, when ascending the ances-
trail throne of the Russian Empire and |
the CARBON of Poland and the Grand |
Duchy Of Finland, indissolubly con
nected Herewith, we, in the presence OF
the Most High. record our solemn vow