The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-22
GREAT CARE
May Preserve the Cars Life
For Many Weeks.
kn Upright RuIer-Hs Character as
Viewed by an American Diplomat.

ear IL unchanged.
In spite Of the latest bulletins, there is
reason TO believe that the czar's life may
be prolonged by careful treatment for
weeks, il not months. The end generally
comes after period OF collapses of uncon-
sciousness, which may last several days.
The czarina, who Is the second daughter
OF King Christian of Denmark. is suffer
ing from severe nervousness. The rumors
that she has been stricken with either pa
ralysis or apoplcxy are untrue.
According 20 the best information OBJ
talnable, there will be formal bethrothal
and exchange OF rings between the czarc-
witch and Princess Alix at Livadia on
Wednesday, perhaps sooner according To
circumstances
The marriage of foreign unorthodox
princess 70 a Russian heir apparent necessi-
tates three distinct ceremonies recon-
Citation 10 the orthodox church, bctrothal
and nuptials. The ceremonies formerly
were always separate, but the betrothal
and actual marriage latterly have often
been performed together An imperial
manifesto on this subject is expected
Diplomat smiths Conclusions.
PHILApELPHIA, Oct. o. - Ex- Minister
Charles Il. Smith, who, during the time he
represented tho United States at st.
Petersburg, had ample opportunity to OBJ
serve the personal and political character
istics of the car, talked in an interesting
fashion when asked by reporter for his
impressions as Co tho effect the death OF
the czar would have on tho Russian en-
plre. Mr.. Smith said:
"The death of the car would, i'm my
opinion DE serious, misfortune for Rus
sia and for Europe. liz is not probable
that there will be any marked change In
the conservative attitude of the imperial
government. The peace policy of the pres
ent reign has been so wise, prudent and
firm that IL is likely to be followed -
But with a new and untried sovereign
there must be solicitude until the lines are
settled. AS 20 Russiainternationally the
present emperor has given her tranquility
and stability. There is little discomfort,
no agitation, and general devotion TO the
crown, and with wise counsels IL will be
easy to move forward without disturb
ancc. ..
Alexander III has been an upright
and earnest ruler. Less commanding
than Nicholas, less liberal than Alex
ander ii, he has been well balanced. His
personal qualities have inspired devotion
at home and confidence abroad. He has
been sincere, steadfast, conscientious and
straightforward. He has shared the.rcac.
tionary tendency which followed the as
sassination Of his father, and which has
been unfortunate i'm some of it's develop
ments, but with his firm policy he has
united strong sense of justice.
a Beautiful Domestic Life.
mo one could see anything of the beau
tiful domestic life of the emperor, or of his
laborious devotion TO the responsibilities
OF the crown, or OF his manifest desire TO
promote the welfare of his people, without
great respect for him. He has been a
Russian OF Russians in his feeling. and
has aimed TO develop the national spirit of
his people. But he has joined with this
national sentiment a deep personal sense
OF right and duty
'The sudden and swift collapse OF the car
In the very prime of life seems strange and
almost incredible. He is only 40 years old.
He had the stalwart figure and physical
prowess OF the Romanoffs. Standing Oft.
Pin, well proportioned, the very picture of
robust health, reputcd TO be the strongest
man in Russia prudent, living model
life, he seemed tho last of the living SOW
cregns upon whom dread disease would
lay its fatal hands.
Preserved Teaoe In Europe.
"Hs moral rectitude and his upright
purpose hare matched his rugged man
hood His character and impulses have
inSpired loyalty and devotion at home and
respect and confidence abroad. For years
he has been the sheet anchor of peace In
Europe. As crown prince he won solderly
laurels i'm the Russo-Turltish war, but as
emperor no has been devoted To conti-
mental peace and has been the surest and
most potent forco in maintaining it.
"With one hand he moderated the i'm
pulsive ardor OF France and with the
other he warned and checked the agrres.
sive tendency OF Germany. He restrained
the hostile spirit of others, and renounced
wnrlike purposes himself. Had he been
restless and ambitious of military glory
and aggrandizement, he might easily have
applied tho torch which would have set
Europe a1ams. But he held a steady
hand over the great powers.
A Journalist FOR Counsellor.
"Curiously enough, with all the Russian
censorship and restriction, the most active
and potent agent in leading the car from
tho old foreign influences was journal
ist, Katloff, tho chief OF the Moscow Ga
xette, who was one of the ablest and most
powerful editors of any country, and the
alliance of the czar and Katkoff shook ths
universal intellectual and diplomatic DOM
ination OF Bismarck. and. from playing "a
subordinate part TO the great German
chancellor advanced Russia to the posi-
tion Of holding the balance between adj
verse forces and dictSsinR the peace vi
Europe. The car pursued this policy with
steady and rational Judgment.
There Is a prevailing idea that he has
lived in constant dread and anxiety. But
he is a fntaliat and he has moved calmly
forward with the conviction that his des-
tiny, whatever it might be. could not he
changed. Doubtless precautions have con-
stantly been taken for his safety, but they
have been the measures of those about
him rather than his own. His great sery.
icc TO mankind has been as the peacemaker
o. Europe.
"What will follow his death no one can
yet tell. The heir To the throne 10 only %.
His opinions and tendencies are largely a
matter OF conjecture. IL Is TO bo hoped