The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

Tver. Russia. Dec. 22.-Gel. Count
Alexis PavoIisch Ignatieff, a member Of
the council Of the empire ex-governor
general Of Kieff, Volina, and Podolla.
and ono Of the worst hated of the arts
tocratic element of all Russia, fell a vic
tim 10 the vengeance CT the terrorists
as he strobe across the refreshment hall
of the Mobiles Assembly this evening.
He was shot to death with revolver.
The count had recently been the recipi-
ent OF letters threatening vengeance be-
cause Of his activity in Furnishing those
who have opposed the methods Of the
Russian government Naturally = brave
mar. he laughed at the threats and had
sworn that he would resist any and all
attempts TO kill MIN.
He entered the assembly just at dusk
and was walking across to the table that
had been reserved for him, when a
yOungish-appearing man, dressed in the
undress uniform of an officer of the
guards. started over as though to greet
him. As he saluted with his right hand
the newcomer pulled an automatic re
yolver from inside the breast Of his
tunic and fred six bullets into Count
Ignatieff's body. practically Kidding Ig-
naticff's chest
AT the sound of the first shot Count
Ignatieff drew his own revolver, but the
conclusion of the first wound discon-
certed his aim and he fred but once, the
bullet clipping the chandelier IN the cen
ter Of the hail. His revolver then
dropped from his nervcless hand as ne
fell in the center Of the building Al
tendauts rushed at the assassin and
frustrated am attempt by him TO Kill him-
self. and he was very badly beaten be-
fore finally being overpowered and turned
over 10 the police. He is reported 10
have declared that he did but an act Of
justice.
Held Most Coveted Post.
Gen. Ignatieff was born in 1872, and at
ter completing the usual course in the
corps of pages, entered a regiment OF
Hussars of the guard. In 1868 he was ap-
pointed commander OF the regiment OF
Chevalier Guards. the most coveted post
in the Russian army. and in 1888 he be-
came chief of staff Of the guard corps
Count Ignatieff entered the administra-
tive service in 1885, as governor general OF
Jrllutsk. and in 1883 ne was recalled TO 81.
Petersburg to become assistant minister
of the interior But while on the train on
his way TO the capital. Ignatieff was ap-
pointed governor general 10 KEN, Whlcn
position he held until 1889, lie was sent by
the Emperor 70 investigate the situation IN
Southern Russia, and on his return his
report OF the immediate necessity Tor
granting reforms was one Of the cniet
reasons which induced the Car to pro
claim the first Russian parliament
son of Famous First Count.
TIE late count was one of two sons Of
the famous first Count Ignatieff, who
from "A soldier in the ranks Of the imperial
guard. rose to be president of the commit
tee of ministers. governor general OF ST
Petersburg. and founder Of one of the
richest families of Russia. According to
the story told of the rise TO power of the
first Count Ignatieff. the Car was attract
ed bv the unusual soldieriy bearing OF the
Young private on guard at the entrance
of the imperial apartments, selected him
for promotion. and finding him 10 be IN
tcIligent jealous, and devoted. advanced
the young soldier from one post TO another
until he became first imperial faVoTite'
general aid-de-camp. director OF the arts
tocratic corps Of pages, in which the sons
OF the first families of Russia receive their
education. and finally, IN 1884, made nm
a count OF the Russian empire.
The elder brother of Count Alexis,
Count Nicholas, q noted diplomat and
former minister of the interior, inherited
large part of his fathers shrewdness
and enmfty. but Alexis was chiefly distin-
cuished for his uHcompromising devotion
to the old. autocratic ideals of Russia