The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-19
Peter and Nicholas.
The Former Was


1t is now more than twenty years since
Allan B. Magruder disclosed the last will
and testament of Peter the Great to the
readers of the Atlantic Monthly. In the
light of recent events the said document
becomes of universal interest to those
who take any interest in the affairs of
nations
The imperial autocracy Of Russia is the
ever-present foe to republicanism and
democracy. and stands TO-DAY the leading
champion of the divine fright of kings,
ready at moments. notice to assume
the dictatorship of <Europe if the proph-
ecy of Napoleon the First is ever con-
| summated. He declared: eff Russia gets
possession of Constantinople, leaning on
the Baltic and the Bosphorus, she will
subjugate Europe to the same yoke
Thus the will of Peter the Great, which
here follows, will becomes an accomplish
ed reality:
WILL OF PETER THE GREAT
In the name of the most Holy and In
Invisible Trinity, we, Peter the Great,
unto all our descendants and successors
to the throne and government of the Rus
sian nation:
The All Powerful, from whom we hold
our life and our throne, after having re-
vealed unto us his wishes and Intentions
and after being our support, permits us
to look upon Russia as called upon to
establish her rule over all Europe. This
idea is based upon the fact that all ma
approaching a state of utter decreptitude.
From this it results that they can be
easily. conquered by a new race of peo-
pie when it has attained full power and
strength. We look upon our invasion CT
the West and the East as a decree of
divine Providence, which has already once
regenerated the Roman empire by an in
vasion of .sbarbarians."
The emigration of men from the north
is like the inundatfen of the Nile, which
at certain seasons enricheS with its wa
tiers the arid plains of Egypt. We found
Russia small rfvulet we leave it an
immense river Our successors will make
of it an ocean. destined to fertilize the
whole of Europe, if they know how to
guide it's waves. We leave them, then,
the following instructions, which we
meditation:
I To keep the Russian nation In con-
Fstant warfare, in order always to have
good soldiers. Peace must only be per-
the army. choose the moment favorable
for attack. Thus peace will advance your
projects of war, and war those of peace,
for obtaining the enlargement and pros
perity of Russia.
II. Draw unteoiXous by all possible
means. from the Civilized nations Of
| men during peace,s SO that Russia may
benefit by the advantages of other ma
lions. x
III. Take care to mix nn the affairs of
all Europe, and in particular Of Germany,
which, being the nearest nation to you,
deserves your chief attention.
| W. Divide Poland by. raising up con-
| tinual disorders and jealQusies within it's
bosom. Cain overs'its rulers with gold /:
| influence and corrupt the diet, in order to
have voice in thecelection of the kings
Make partisans and protect them; If
neighboring powers raise objections and
| opposition, surmodnt the obstacles by
| stirring up discord fWithinthe countries.
v. Take all you can from Sweden, and
| to effect this isolate her from Denmark,
| and vice versa Beecareful to rouse their
| jealousy. ID
VI Marry Russian princes with German
| prtncesses; multiplY1these alliances; unite
| these inerests, and BY the increase of our
| influence attach Germany to our cause.
VII. Seek the alliance with England, ON
account of our commerce, she being the
country most useful for the development
of our navy (merchants, etc.). and for the
exchange of our products against her
gold. Keep up continued communications
with her merchants and sailors, SO that
! ours may acquire experience In commerce
and navigation.
VIII Constantly extend yourselves
along the shores of the Baltic and the
borders OF the Euxfne.
TX. Do all in your power to approach