The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-26

EEi3ed ~ Efh High E4NFltO
sives, Said TO Have Been Accident
ally Observation-Disclosures involved.
Important Arrests Expected To-day
NEW YORK, March ga London des-
patch to the Evening World" says that
an attempt has been made to blow up the
palace of the Gar at Tsarskoe Selo, sew
enteen miles south of St. Petersburg
A mine filled with the highest eXplo-
sivcs known was accidentally unearthed-
Several officials and notables are impli-
Gated in the plot to assdssinate his Ma
jesty and arrests Of important personages
are expected today.
The Russian press was forbidden to pub
fish even the news Of the discovery of the
plot, and strict censorship was placed on
all telegraph lines.
News of the conspiracy was received in
roundabout way in Paris and the facts
transmitted to the Exchange Telegraph
Company in London.
The Paris despatch says that the news
is based on the highest authority. but
strict secrecy is maintained as to the
real source of the information.
The Gar naturally is extremely per
turbsd over this latest attempt on his life,
and extraordinary precautions are being
taken to guard against an assassination.
LONDON. March 26.-Such advices as
have been received from St Petersburg
and other points indicate that there is
practically no Improvement in the Rus
sian situation. and that affairs in the En-
pire of the Car are in a grave condition
1t is understood that there are frequent
clashes between the popuIace and the
troops in various localities. and that
rl4nors of plots against the life OF the
Emperor and his officials are numerous
and are giving the authorities much IN
easiness-
The Birmingham Post has received q
despatch from St Petersburg, which in
dicates a political situation of the most
orninous character 1t says that, al
though Gar Nicholas does not approve of
the policy Of his ministers in the F'ar
Fast, and is apprehensive over its re-
suits, he lacks the VIII TO oppose Them,
and that the dictatoriaI course of the
Russian Empire Will probably be pushed
through, despite the threatened conse-
quences-
The Gar is said to be almost in state
Of panic He is described as having been
completely unnerved by the serious out
break Of the students and the working
classes. and his recent illness has made
him unfit 10 endure the strain that is at
present being placed upon him because
of the revolutionary movement through
out the Empire.
The Emperor's PHYSICIANS have advised
him that it is best for him to give up the
cares Of state for the present and take
an extended yachting cruise, but the
Gar declares that he VIII not in the pres
ent crisis desert the Empire
t is whispered among his opponents
AID the revolutionary element that he
fears to take the trip advised by his ply
sicians for he believes that such an ex-
cursion might be attended with results
fatal to himself.
There are reports that the ministers are
holding secret sessions 10 decide upon
measures for queIIing the troubles that
have grown so threatening, but it IS i'm
possible TO ascertain what means have
been fixed upon to bring about more
pacific state of affairs
The ministers, however seem disin-
clined to adopt any programme that Will
obviate the trouble by modifying the
masses. and il is apparent that the ele-
ment in the councils which is determined
upon force for the restoration Of order
continues to dominate.
In St. Petersburg it is said that the
Cars condition has caused considerable
apprehension. as he has not the strength
to withstand the ordeals that have lately
been thrust upon him. and it Is feared
that he may collapse if matters do not
soon improve