The herald., 1894-11-02
ida this afternoon, 10th October (ls
November). at 2:15.
(Signed) GIERs.

ida this afternoon, 10th October (lst
November), at 2:15.
(Signed) GIERs.
The minister communicated the in
formation to the state department, but
owing to the absence at the time from
the city of the president, who was equir-
rel shooting, it is probable the message
of sympathy and coincidence from Presi-
dent Cleveland will not be sent until
tomorrow.
Prince Cantacuzene said history in
time would pay its just tribute to the
merits of Alexander III. He had given
Russia what she most needed-peace
and quiet. For 10 ysars there had been
nothing heard of nihilists, except in the
inspired attacks of malicious persons.
The emperor had gone freely among the
people unguerded and unattended. He
was in the habit of driving with the
czsrina in sleigh through the public
streets. The sentiment Of affection OF
the Russian people toward the emperor
constituted a protection much stronger
than police protection could afford. The
previous emperor had been guarded by
the police, and yet he met assassin alton,
while the late emperor moved openly
among his people until he died, to their
universal grief.
1t is not vet determined whether re-
ligious services will be held in Washing
ton in commemoration OF the czar.
There is no Greek church here, and the
one at New York is not connected with
the established church of Russia.
At San Francisco, Bishop Nicholas is
at the head Of the Greek church diocese
of Alaska. At the time Alaska wss
owned by Russia, the Greek church was
established there, and since the pur-
chase of the country by the United
States, the many Russians there have
continued their devotion to that church.
1t is probable that Minister Cantacuzsns
may esk Bishop Nicholas to come to
Washington and hold memorial SER
vices, similar to those held on the death
OF President Carnot, but there is some
doubt as to the bishops taking the long
trip.
Ambassador Patenotre of France paid
high tribute to the late czar, whom he
described as that warm friend OF France,
whose people would feel his loss almost
as much as the Russians. Nj. Patenotrs
is acting dean of the diplomatic corps,
but he says there will be no formalities
observed by the diplomatic corps be-
yond calling and expressing their gym.
pathy to the minister.
Upon receipt OF the official notification
OF the czar's death, Acting Secretary of
State Adee called upon Prince CaDta-
cuzene and conveyed verbally to him
the coincidence of the president and
secretary OF state. A formal letter Of
coincidence from Secretary Gresham will
be sent to him later.
The members of the diplomatic corps
called and left their cards at the Rus
sian legation today. The only visitor
received there tonight was Assistant
Secretary Adee. Prince Csntacuzane
has telegrsphed to Bishop Nicholas Of
the Greek church OF Alaska to inquire il
he can come to Washington to hold a
memorial service to the czar. No reply
has been received from him, and it is
not definitely known whether he is in
San Francisco or Chicago. 1t is pro-
posed to hold ths memorial service at
the Russian legation. as there 10 no
Greek church in Washington.
The Presidents message of coincidence
to the Russian government will be trans
mitted tomorrow to Minister Breckin-
ridge, at st. Petersburg.