The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-03-04

Spsciai cable DttpG'ch 10 THE Sun
ST PETERSBURG, March s.-The Gar to-
day issued a manifesto calling upon the
Russian people to rally around the throne
and defend IL against domestic enemy
This was universally interpreted as an
uncompromising declaration OF adherence to
the autocrncy. but it has been followed at
an interval of only few hours by an aston
fishing rescript from the Car to NJ. Bou-
liguine Minister of the Interior which
once more reveals the be wildered vacilla
ton of the sovereign and his counseIlors
II Il is construed by ordinary standards, IL
would seem to lie direct contradiction Of
the unbending ukase issued this morning
The rescript is nothing less than an an
nounoement of the imperial intention to
summon representatives OF the people to
assist in legislation for the empire
It begins with an expression Of thanks
from the Gar and Czarina for the con-
gratulations OF public bodies upon the birth
OF an heir and orders the Minister Of the
Interior to convey 10 those bodies their
Majesties' gratitude for the loyal feelings
which in the present grave times are all
the more pleasing as an expression OF their
willingness at my call 10 cooperate in the
successful execution Of the reforms an
nounoed by me.
II proceeds: My desire is TO attain the
fulflment Of my intentions for the welfare
of the people by means OF the cooperation
OF the Government with the experienced
forces OF the community and, continuing
the work OF my crowned ancestors, TO
retain rndminished the Russian land and
maintain order.
Il am resolved henceforth with the
help Of God, TO convene the worthiest men
possessing the confidence OF the people
and elected by them TO participate in the
elaboration and consideration Of legisla
tive measures.
Taking into consdera ton the peculiar
plicity Of its races, and in certain parts OF
the country the weak development Of citi-
1enshlp, the Russian rulers in their wisdom
instituted reforms in accordance with their
mature requirements, but only - logical
sequence at the same time .dering
the continuation OF firm historical ties
with the past "a a pledge for the dura-
bihty and stability Of the present.
in undertaking these reforms am con-
WINGED that the local needs, experiences
of life and the well weighed and sincere
speech OF those elected will assure fruit
fulness to the Legislators for the real benefit
Of the people. At the same time / foresee
all the oomplexity Of the difficulty presented
in the elaboration OF reform while preserving
absolutely the immutability OF the funds-
mental laws OF the empire
May God bless this good beginning
May God help you successfully to secure
the welfare Of my people confded to me
by God. NICHOLAS.
The first manifesto was as follows:
An inscrutabe Providence has been
pleased to visit our Fatherland with heavy
trials bloody war in the Far Fast, for
the honor OF Russia and the comma nd OF
the waters OF the Pacific Ocean so urgently
necessary for the consolidation OF the
peaceful prosperity. not only Of our own
but also OF other Christian nations through
out the gee, has imposed a great strain
upon the strength Of the Russian people
and has swallowed up many dear victims
near our heart.
While tho glorious sons Of Russia are
Aghting with self-sacriHciug bravery and
risking their lives for their faith. for their
Car and for their country. disturbances
have broken out in our country itself, 10 the
oy OF our enemies and to our own deep
sorrow.
Blinded by pride evil-minded leaders
Of a revolutionary movement make inso-
lent attacks on the Holy ORTHODOX Church
and the lawfully established pillars Of the
Russian State, thinking that by severing
the natural connection with the past they
will destroy the existing order Of State
and set up in it's place a new administration
on foundation not suitable for our father
land
The outrage upon the Grand Duke
Sergius. who was ardently loved In the hrst