The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-10-21

in an active military regime. But the COM
mercial interests OF Russia are IN hands
so strong that the military party has very
little chance of having its way or or nav
ing the means found for IL TO carry out
an aggressive policy, by. the Mlnls.er OF
Finance, Nj. White. and without those means
the powe- of the military for disturbance
is very much restricted.
THE line of policy adopted by the present
Car of personal control OF appointments,
measures and acts of the ministers may
possibly be modified by the regency. But
at the present time there is nothing 10
gain by any such modification, as the efforts
of the Chiefs of all the leading departments
have been directed towards steadily de-
veloping Russian trade, and they are GER
tain to continue this policy II only 10 verl-
~ their past recommendations as 10 the
building of new railroads and the conf
mencement of additional public works, etc.
The Car has been much misunderstood
upon one point. HE has been looked upon
llgions; but / have the best ground for be-
lieving that he has never tolerated any
such persecution. 1 base my OPINION upon
facts, and not upon theory. l distinctly re-
member a case in point a prominent civil
official. i think he was the Mayor or 81.
Petersburg. attracted the attention of both
the Car and the Czarlna, and they became
quite gracious towards him, frequently con-
versing with him and questioning him
partments. Eventually this official became
quite a favorite with both the Car and
a great extent. one day, however, not long
ago, the Gar missed this official, and
found that he had been removed and an
other person appointed TO his ONCE. his
Majesty Immediately began an Investigation
into this change. and soon discovered the
theran. and that his dismissal was TO make
room for a member of the orthodox church.
This made the Car very angry, and he
exclaimed very hotly: Why, this is re-
ligious Intolerance. 1 will not tolerate any
thing of this nature. Eventually the Luz
theran official was restored TO his position.
Now, the Cars remark, showing his de-
cided opposition to religious intolerance,
is quite striking. in view OF the persecution
OF the Jews, Studists, etc, which is known
to have taken place in Russia during his
reign. / conclude, therefore,, that the Car
has not been allowed to hear of these per-
eff any additional proof was needed of
the Cars broad views upon religious ques-
he fe has assumed : u y towaEyds Princess AK. I
have good reason 10 believe that there is
no doubt that the concession made by the
Princess into the orthodox church were in
spired by the Car himself before his
health. was so feeble that it became neces-
sary for an immediate ceremony tic take
place If his Majesty desired to see bis ed
est son married before his death. The
OF the Princess to declare that her former
religion, the Lutheran, is accused, and she
will not be called upon to declare that her
own religion was not founded upon truth.
Now. under ordinary circumstances. the
both these declarations; but, undoubtedly
owing TO the influence of the llberal-minded
man mn who Is now at deaths door. Princes,
joins the Greek Church in order that She
may be Of the same faith as her futuEe
religious bigot he has been painted, that he
would have been so tolerant towards the
lady who may be the future Empress of
Russia? Decidedly not. And l. repeat the
Car has been much misunderstood through
out his reign. He is a man of broad views
and he has been one of the strongest sup
DOrterS of peace in EllrODP as we'll as the
most just and far-seeing ruler Russia has
ever seen"
The chorus of praise of the Cars high
qualities increases hourly. Among the
notable remarks to-day are those of the
Vienna Fremdenblatt. which draws atten-
ton to the leading traits Of his Majesty's
character. his strict devotion to duty, his
rectitude and his loyalty. "The Gar" It
adds. has always been united to our En-
peror by the closest relations, which have
never been distrusted even in those serious
times created in the course of political
events. Emperor Alexander. through his un-
swerving love for peace. has rendered a
great service to the whole of Europe"