The evening world., 1904-08-24

me kN0uT ABOLISHED
AMONG RURAL CLASSES.
m and Medals Bestowed
Upon Ministers - Political
Consequences May Follow
Gathering at Peterhof.

0nG q church bslls from every boil.
~ - splrs In the city and the frins
~ guns to-day marked the compile
N Of the eerem"uJ OF The christening
~ heir to the russian throne, Amid
osrgeow ~ gilded Accomplishments
soya> .Aby received the name Of
H1sxis and vas invested with the inher-
Dlsbis rights Of his father. the Car.
1hs christening occurred at the
GAurch Of the Peterhof Palace. In
VERY feature the ceremony was most
nposing and impressive. From the Al
sandrA villa to the church the pro-
ttpsdion OF siided coaches bearing roy
Nv Of the present and the ccmins gen
ration moved In stately progress over
Ghs two miles OF sarlanded roads, Six
hrs Of mllk-white horses drew the
<brsisss IN which the hope Of the Rus
~ Empire was placed.
HThs Psterhof and 81. Petersburg are
0DfEsously decorated to-day and the
~ itsslf u practically en- fete The
Xsusaian colors hang from every house
I'd the occasion Is made one OF great
ationai Joy.
prfnees Carry Him 10 the Font.
tThs child was borne to the font by
yrince Hsnry Of Prussia and Prince
Louis of B~attenberg. who represented
~ godfathers, Emperor William and
ling Edward. and by the sodmother.
~ Empress Dowrser.
A Imposing as was the procession OF
~ christening party. the scene In the
S>urch marked by the rigorous religious
rmalitles OF the Greek Church was
koubly Impressive. The brilliant assem-
1)ass OF diplomats, courtters, men OF
soyai and princely blood. the generals
"a e1mirals Of the realm not at the
Nat made q background to the highly
6tnats ana interesting group surround
~ the heir. The Metropolitan OF b.,
nDtsrsburg administered the sacrament
q che heir. He was then invested BY
~ csas With the insignia OF the Order
~ Andrew.
~ Emperor and Empress were not
lrsssnt at the christening, az 1t IL o n
otary 10 the rules Of the Orthodox
GhursA for parents to attend such func.
foons. the godparents being considered
their Representatives before the Al.
nish<y.
No Grand banquet.
Immediately after the ceremony the
ohristening party entered the golden
e.rriase and was driven back to the
vilis. Under ordinary conditions there
3ould have been a grand banquet 70
lark the christening, but because OF
a. war Il was decided to forego this
1nnction.
Immediately following the christening
me the publication OF the Cars
manifssto on the birth Of his son. This
xrants many privileges 10 the people
Russia and attempts 70 conciliate
~ people Of Finland. -.
The manifssto 10 introduced In INV
l>1ouing message 10 the people'
s.Dy the will Of God, We, the Csai
~ 'autoerat Of all the Russias. Cral
Poland, Grand Duke OF Finland
unoun 10 our faithful subjects
an on this the day Of the christening
n son and heir. the Grand Duk'
Alexis Nlcholaeviteh. following thu
rromptings Of our heart, turn TO oul
neAt family Of tho Empire. and with
he deepest and most heartfelt plea
spre. even amidst these timss o.
national struggle and dificulty. b
dow upon them some gifts OF oul
royal favor for their greater enjoy
aent In their daily lives"
The Reforms Granted.
The provisions OF the manifesto are
>. Absiftisn Of corporal puntsh'
uent amenE the rural classes sns
~ asst eGeAses Of soldiers an
oo1lsr4. .
!. Remission Of rrea owing u
~ stats for purchases OF Liant
"a sthsr direct imposts.
, eift Of st,5Oo,ooo from im1s
~ treasury for benefit Of land'
~ people In FINLAND.
q. Amnesty to those Fin1auder
40 have ssaigratsd without an
at~esissfiea.
Renission Of Anes imposes
hDsn Rtnlaad eesnnunss which 70
eossA 10 submit 70 military con
eosip4ion In 1909 ana 1909.
Hemissfon of fnes Imposed
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