The morning call., 1894-10-22
ALL IN DOUBT.
Russians Receive Sad
Tidings
REGARDING THE GAR.
Condition of the Ruler
Unchanged.
VAGUE REPORTS OF DEATH.
Bulletins From Livadia Are
Eagerly Received.
VAGUE REPORTS OF DEATH.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE WORST.
Efforts to- Secure Speedy Marriage
of the CZarewitch and Prin-
cess Alix.

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 21.-The dearth
of news from Livadia occasI3ned the Wild
est rumors to circulate yesterday to the
effect that the Gar was dead, but that
the fact was concealed because the Care
witch had renounced the succession to the
throne, and the Grand Duke George, the
Cars second son, had died from lung
trouble, from which he has been a long
sufferer.
These rumors were silenced by the is
suing of a bulletin, at night, stating in sub
stance that the Car had been out of his
bed during the day, but that his general
condition was unchanged. To-day the
rumors have been revived in an intensified
form, Sabbath leisure and the gathering
of unusually large congregations attracted
by the special prayers for the Gar assist
ing in the growth of the rumors and specu-
lation.
1t is everyw here recognized that the
doctors in attendance on the Car have no
hope Of his recovery and that they are
only devoting their efforts to prolong his
Alix at Yalta, so her marriage to the
Czarewitch may be celebrated before his
death.
1t is asserted the physicians have now
been compelled to turn their attention to
the Czarina, whose mind was said 10 be
seriously affected by the strain of nursing
her husband.
Last night the theaters were full as
usual and the restaurants were crowded.
The city bears its usual aspect, only eager
and excited discussion indicating the pend.
ing evil. The special services in all the
churches this morning were well attended.
The reverence displayed and the sincerity
of the prayers offered show how deeply
the public mind is affected.
In the theaters here and at Moscow dur
ing the past few days there has been
numerous instances during the Intervals
of the acts of the audience calling orches-
tras to play the national hymn, "God pro-
tect the Gar" to which the people would
! listen standing
This morning an unofficial dispatch was
received from Livadia stating the Car had
passed better night and had been able
to sleep little. This somewhat alleviated
the anxiety although even the official
| bulletins are now received with suspicion.
After this bulletin nothing was received
until O'Clock this evening when another
! private dispatch indicated slight i'm
provement in bis Majesty's condition, also
| that he had better appetite. This was
confirmed at IL o'clock by the following
official bulletin:
"LIvADIA, Oct. 81, $50 P. M.-DurinR
the past twenty-four hours the Emperor
has had rather more sleep. His Majesty
was up to-day and his appetite is rather
better. He is more composed. Otherwise
there is no change"
This bulletin is signed by the FIVE physi-
clans ID attendance upon his Majesty
The crowds that had long and patiently
awaited the issue of the bulletin read and
discussed it with evident relief and then
rapidly dispersed.
| COPENHAGEN. Oct. 81. - Advicss re.
ceived here to-day from Livadia are to the
effect that the condition of the Gar is un-
changed. but that his appetite has i'm
| proved.