The record-union., 1894-10-22
Special to the REcoRp-UNrox.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN-
ST. PETERSBURG. Oct 21.-The dearth
of news from Lividia occasioned the
widest rumors to circulate yesterday to
the effect that the Gear was actually dead,
but that the fact was concealed because
the Czarowitz had renounced the sue
cession to the throne, and the Grand
Duke George, the Cars second son, had
died from lung trouble, from which he
has been long sufferer.
These rumors were silenced by the
issuing of a bulletin at night stating in
substance that the Gar had been out OF
his bed during the day, but that his gen.
eral condition was unchanged. To-day
the rumors have been revived in an in
tensified form, Sabbath leisure and the
gathering Of unusually large congrega-
tions attracted by the special prayers for
the Car assisting in the growth Of the
rumors and speculation. 1t is every
where recognized that the doctors in at
tendance on the Czar have no hope of his
recovery, and that they are only devot-
ing their efforts to- proiong nis majesty's
life until the arrival of Princess Alix at
alta, so her marriage to the CZarowitZ
may be celebrated before his death. 1t is
asserted that the physicians have now
been compelled to turn their attention TO
the Czarina, whose mind was said to be
seriously affected by the strain of nurs-
ing 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 in the public
resorts indicating the pending 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 during the past few
days there have been numerous instances
during the intervals of the acts Of the au-
dience calling on the orchestras to play
the national hymnal, "God Protect the
Gar" to which the people would listen
standing.
This morning an unofficial dispatch
was received from Lividia stating that
the Gar had passed a better night and
had been able to sleep a little. This
somewhat alleviated the anxiety, al
though even the official bulletins are now
received with suspicion. After this bull
Ietln nothing was received until o'clock
this evening, when another private dis
patch indicated slight improvement in
his maieSty's condition; also that he had
better appetite. This was confirmed at
letin:
''LIvIDIA, Oct. 2O-8:3O P. M.-During
the past twenty-four hours the Emperor
had rather more sleep. His majesty was
up to-day as usual, and his appetite is
rather better. He is more composed.
Otherwise, there is no change"
This bulletin Is signed by the five
physicians in 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.
THE CzARowITZ AND PRINCESS ALIx.
LONDON, Oct. 20.-A dispatch to the
Tunes from st. Petersburg says that ac-
cording TO the best Information obtain
able there will be formal betrothal and
exchange of rings between the Czaro-
wjtz and Princess Alix, at Lividia, on
Wednesday, perhaps sooner, according
to circumstances. This pre-supposes the
performance of the reconciliation to the
orthodox church, which in the usual
course must take place. The marriage of
foreign Princess to a Russia heir
apparent necessitates three distinct cere-
monies-reconcillation TO the orthodox
church, betrothal and nuptials. The cer-
emonies formerly were always separate
but the betrOthal and marriage have been
performed together lately. An imperial
proclamation is expected from Liyidia
on the subject.
Private news from Lividia is in no way
reassuring. An official step has been
taken in regard to the appearance of bull
IetinS IN the press, which is curious to
say the least. The Russian newspapers
have been requested to print copies of
their respective journals for subscribers
III Lividia, omitting the bulletins alto
gether. This is now being done. The
widest rumors are circulating in st.
Petersburg, and special censor has been
appointed to control all press kilograms
concerning the condition of the Car and
the doings, generally. of the imperial
family. All dispatches have. therefore,
TO be passed on by the ordinary censor,
and to be inspected by the special censor,
and they are mostly altered a great deal
before they reach the telegraph office
Another curious instance of suppression
of news may be mentioned. Judging
by the telegraphic inquiries received here
from abroad, there must be far more
visible spontaneous concern in foreign
Capitals than is noticed on the surface at
st. Petersburg, where the press is not al
lowed to utter single word of sorrow a t
the sickness of their monarch. Even the
ministers and high officials of state, who
themselves are astonished at the mysteri-
Gus and tardy way the little official
news vouchsaied is sent from the Crimea,
have TO telephone all day long and halt
through the night to the office of the
OBicidE Gazette, begging information. In
the remoter parts OF the empire there are
probably whole populations who have
hardly yet heard the Gar is Ill. AS a
Russian has expressed it, the Russian
newspapers are waiting 10 know when
the police will allow them to weep, and
to express their feeling freely.
A MISFORTUNE TO EUROPE.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. N.-Ex- Minister
Charles Emery Smith, who during the
time he represented the United States at
St. Petersburg had ample opportunity TO
observe the personal characteristics of the
Car. talked interestingly to-day when
asked by an Associated Press reporter for
his impression as to the effect the death of
the Gar will have in the Russian Empire.
Mr.. Smith said:
"The impending death of the Car
would in my opinion, be serious mis-
fortune for Russia and for Europe. 1t is
not probable there will be any marked
change in the conservative policy of the
Imperial Government. The policy of the
present reign has been wise, prudent and
firm. 1t is likely to be followed, but in
the nature of the case, with new and
untried sovereign, there must be sol1c-
itude until the lines are settled. AS TO
Russia internally, the present Emperor
has given her tranquility and stability.
There is little discomfort, no agitation,
and general devotion to the crown on the
part of all classes. Unexpected change
necessarily breeds anxiety, but it finds a
loyal public temper, and with wise coun-
seis 1t will be easy to move forward with
out disturbances.
Alexander III. has been an upright