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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
Made a Good umnire.

Word was received by friends here
Yesterday from Chas. Feuchier Jr.
vino, with States Attorney Wilson. is
sojourning at West Baden, Ind. for a
season, says that the states attorney
acquitted himself with credit as um-
pire of a Badger Fight. 1t was an
exciting event in which a large crowd
took a lively interest and the tate'5
attorney WAS quite a hero.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
Harmless Runaway.

\ wagon belonging to ne of the beef
agencies ran away yesterday after
noon, spinning around the block bound
ed by Second and Fourth streets and
by the avenues. Some people may
declare that horses attached to the
wagon ran away not the wagon. and in
the ordinary nature Of things that is a
rea enable view. But these who saw
this particular runaway state quite
positively that the wagon ran away
and pushed the horses around the
block twice. one horse particularly
seeming to do his level best all tho
while TO back up. no damage was
done.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Mr. Elmo Beclwith of Pueblo Colo
i the guest of his brother-in-law, ID"
w F. Grin stead. Mr.. Beekwith is agent
for the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
company and the Colorado Southern
Railroad company at the mammoth
Bessemer Steel plant at Pueblo This
company has s5o,o05.0o0 plant which
turns out forty cars of steel rails
daily and other products such as
barbed wire, nails, bolts. pipes, spike I.
etc.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
SUNK COAL BOAT
Towbost J. q. wfisrs Stuck Sand
Bar Near Hickman ard Lost
- Part Of Tow

The toW boat q. Williams which
na-scd Cairo yesterday morning s'ruc,
a sand lar abova Hickman. Ky. and
s-ut one BRAT 90 coal The boat bad
"a tou Of 20 coal boats. four model
bargss and one coal barge.
cap. Faudree. local repre sentative
90 the coal combine Jeff yesterday af
ternoon m the t0Wboat Wash Honshen
TO ascertain the loss
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
Good CITY Work.

City Jailer Lutz and Clay Eagineet
Thistlawood had The Jail gang at work
yesterday shaping up Twenty.eighth
street Twenty.frst street. Park ave
nue. and Holbrook avenue They did
excellent work, for which citizens in
that section have been camoriug for
some time past
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
uanlsn Alor1en aaLIor..

Women sailors are employed in Den
MARI. Norway and Finland. and are
often found 10 be excellent mariners
in Denmark several women are EN-
ploved as state OF cials a. sea. and
particularly in thc piiot service They
80 or 20 meet the incoming ships
they climb nimbiy ouf Of .heir boats
fhey show ,neir official diploma and
thcv steer the newcomer safely into
th harbog % is the same in FINLAND
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
River Forecasts.

The Ohio al Evansville and Mt. Yer
non will fall rapidly durilg the next
several days At Paducah and Cairo.
will cont nue. falling for an indefinite
period The rate Of fall will increase
slowly during the next two days, thea
increase rapidly.
The Tennes see from Florence to tn,
N nth. no material change during the
next Sc hours.
The Mississippi from below 81
Louis 10 Cairo, not much change dur
ing he next 3G hours
The Wabash a Mt Carmel will cou
unue falling during the next 2G hours
p. Fl SMYTH,
Local FOrecaster-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
Revival Continues.

interest continues 70 increase IN the
revival services at the Calvary Ba2-
list church. A large congregation at
tended the meeting last night There
were several conversions and two per
sens united with the church. Rev
S. P. Mahoney will preach tonight on
the subject, THE Cleansing of Naman.
the Lepar'
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
Steam Dye House.

r. W Richmond and company Of ST
Louis, are preparing TO open a steam
dye house and cleaning establishment
al Twenty-niBth and Poplar streets in
the building formerly occupied by the
White Lilac laundry. New machinery
is being installed and the company
expects to be ready for business next
week
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Henry Madison was held To- bail TN
the sum of $500 Go answer the charge
.of burglary he broke into a Mobile
& Ohio car at Tamm, and stole a
lot of clothing some of which he SOLD
IN Cairo. Judge Ross discharged the
other two negroes arrested with Madi-
son One case ~ drunk and ole of
disorderly comprised the rest of the
courts bushes.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

The John 5. Summers went UP the
Mississippi light yesterday.
The J9e b. Williams passed out of
The ONO Yesterday morning for new
orleans. with 20 coal boats, I model
baIges, ] barge coal and fuel bargas.
She had her tow in good condition.
coming through the bridge here with
out mishap She had trouble at Hlck-
man which is referred to elsewhere IN
thi, paper.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
unto.pate Estab lishm.nt.

solomon. tn cl1tlier has had h;s
clothing emporium made unusually At
tractive for the spring trade As stated
some days ago. be hss enlarged his
store room and made IT beautiful with
new ceiling and decoration by ar
tistic painters. But the stock is the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Conductor Walter Stout Of the Mo
bile and Ohio railroad. who went o
Memphis few days ago, Is Ill and
went from Memphis to Jackson, Tenn,
to consult his physician, accompanied
by Mrs. Stout.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
Sun and Moon.
Forecast For Today

Cairo and vicinity Increasing
eloudiness; no decided change in tenn
perature.
Illinois: Generally fair; cooler
south portion tonight
Kentucky and Tennessee: Fair; no
decided change in temperature.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
Aiuh Tcrperafure-

Il has been discovered that 5- the
use Of sceiyleue gas in a biouFine
much higher temperatures can De 90
tsined than are available with the Of
binary 0Xyhs droEen blOwuipc The
istler eives from 5000 to- 45g1 de-
grees. he formc- more thar 7.o0o de-
ercCs.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

thing for the public. and here Solo
mon excells. having laid In upto-date
goods IN all elias a. that go To- make
first class establishment IN the men =
clothing and furni hing line.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

The eng neer, fireman and express
mes. enger of the wrecked Mobile K
Ohio train are in the hospital None
of them is seriously hurt, but all so
badly bruised that they are temporar-
Lly disabled
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Reports from all along the rivers
indicate that the packets are doing a
heavy business, the weather being
more fay rable and the stage Of water
such that boats can make good time.
Roads are improving rapidly and
freight can be brought 10 he and'n gs
for shipment
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
Wants An office.

Roy ~ Adams Of Mound City Is a
candidate fer county clerk Of Pulaski
county. He is native Of Ullin and i
well known in Southern Illinois.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Mrs. Byron w. Gros and little
daughter have returned from Atlanta
Ga accompanied by The formers moth.
or. Mrs. l., T. Henderson who will
make an extended visit here.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
Rumuaue Sale.

The ladies Of the Cairo Baptist
church viii bold a rummage sale this
week d. Tweniy-se yenJh street and
Commercial avenue. adjoining g. 4
SNoBola-s .lnr..
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Mrs. J. 7. Lynch has gone to Padu-
cab TO visit friends for several days.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

The Nellie Willet from the upper
Ohio passed south with an empty
barge,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Miss Anna La Forge of New Madrid.
Nc. is the guest of her uncle. Capt.
Frank Cassidy and family.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

empties from the lower river and went
to Paducah
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

The Dick Fowler was HE regular
Paducah packet yesterday, with Capt.
Order IN command
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Frederick ii. Atwood has returned
from "a business trip TO ST. Louis.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

W \. Mattox has returned from
Greenville. Tex. where he was called
by the death Of his mother.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Mrs. J. ID. Ladd has returned from
a visit with friends at Paducah and
Maydeld. Ky
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

The Katherine came ont from Louis.
vile with a barge Of stone and enc
empty
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Miss Kathryn Mcknight has reslgi.
ed her position as clerk in the dry
goods store Of Je Sc o. Hunt.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Mrs. 7. }. Thistlewood of Upper
Washington avenue. has recovered
from a severe attack of rheumatism.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Mrs. E. 7. Aisthorpe and little daugh-
ter will return today from Louisville,
Ky where they have been visiting
relatives.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

VI. {. Metzger has returned from
Chicago where he attended meeting
at the State Board of Pharmacy
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Mrs. Earl Patier and daughter are
expected TO return today after an eX-
tended sojOurn at San Antonio. Tex.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
WASHINGTON Bulletin.

Washington, April l0Illinols--
Fair warmer in central and north
Wednesday; Thursday showers.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Mrs. r. b. Reese OF Eleventh street
IS confined to her home by illness.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
TO IMPROVE RIVER ION THE RIVERS
Rivers all Going Down RapidIy--Pack.
cts Are Doing Good Business
Harbor Notes.

The Beaver went south with two
empires,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

4. W. Burrows of Vermilion. Ohio.
has arrived here to take the position
Of general manager Of the p 7. Ian
gan planning mill.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

| tie Rock, Ark. is here TO assist II
caring for her.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Rev. Father Pieper of Grand Chain.
is here attending The mission at St.
Pstriek's church and l. the guest of
Rev. Father Gillen of ST Joseph
parish.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Almosl every body in Cairo knows
The above named citizea. and all know
him As one Of the widt-awake pro
grts i've men Cf the community. Mr..
May years. d. property owner. ana
was member Of the city council once
before. making good record az =
friend OF improvements Mr Burke
declares himself unequiv1caIly in fs-
vor tf brick streets.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
! PURELY PERSONAL

Miss Lucy Davidson who has been
III IS convalescent
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Airs. D. NJ Ksvansugh. who is i'll.
vas taken to ST Mays Infirmary yes
teFday- Mrs. S. c. Kavanaugh, Of Lit.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Miss Mamie Wright. Of Villa Ridge.
Who has been the guest Of Miss Dora
kisge. has returned home aecomuan-
Jed by Miss Rluge. who will visit her
this week.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

G l. otrich. Of Anna. democratic
candidate for representative to the
state legislature. was in the city yes
ierday In the interests If his csHdi-
dacy.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11

Mrs G y. Buchanan Will 20 TO
Sewanee Tenn. soon to spend the
summer. Shs viii be accompanied by
her sister. Mrs. {. {. Kurzdorfer and
children
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-04-11
Clothing Thief is Held

In Magistrate Ross court yesterday
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-05-17
THE SULTAN BACKED DOWN.
Complied at the Last Moment, as
Usual, with British Demands.
Tnbnh aud Frontier Disputes VIII
he etued by - Commission.

London, misunderstanding to spe-
cial dispatches from ConstantinOple
printed in Monday mornings newspa-
pers. the portc's reply TO the British
note promised 20 restore the status
quo ante ON the Sinai peninsula and
the delimitation of the frontier by
Turkish and Egyptian officials now on
the spot. Sir Nicholas O'ConOr. the
British ambassador to Turkey insists
on the delimitatiOn by an Anslo-Turk-
ish commission. This is the demand
the sultan is trying to evade, rs #
would acknowledge Great Brifaiu's
protectorate over Egypt and the sew
eranCe Of Egypt from the Ottoman en-
pire, while the sultan wishes to main
tain before the world that Egypt still
is a portion OF his empire.
The Morning Posts Constantinople
correspondent says that Tewnk 31sha.
the Turkish foreign minister, subse-
quently furnished Ambassador O'Conor
with explanations which he consid-
cred quite satisfactory. thus ending
the crisis.
The Chronicles Alexandria CORES
pendent gives an Official dispatch
which Chat Ahmet Moukhtar nasha.
the Turkish commissioner at Cairo re-
ceiyed from Constantinople. It saws:
"As the occupation Of Tablh was
intended only TO preserve the status
quo Of the Sinai peninsula by prevent
ing the erection Of military iortifca-
tons and as necessary guarantees have
now been received, the porte has issued
orders for its troops to withdraw from
Tabah TO their original place. They
will De conveyed by the British cruis-
er Diana Negotiations are now pro-
ceeding to secure a final settlement Of
the Sinai question
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-05-17
pEFIEs SUPREME COURT.
Mayor Rose who was Recently
Oustcd fur nereitction OF Duty,

kansas city, Kan. william
W. Rose, who was ousted from the
ONCE Of mayor OF Kansas City. Kan,
by the supreme court of Kansas for
not enforcing the prohibitory liquor
law in his city. was reelected mayor
Tuesday at a special election BY an
overwhelming majority.
His opponent, Ed E. venard. a re-
publican, had declared that, II elected.
he would enforce all laws and close
the joints, which number $50 In the
city. Rose, on the other hsnG. de-
nounced the prohibition law as a
course to every state which uses It. 4"
He made his campaign along the wet"
issue, though the state laws Of Kan
va do not allow the sale Of liquor
anywhere in the state, no matter il
a certain city should give it's unani-
mou vote for open saloons.
Rose was fought bitterly by the
Civic league. an organization Of law
]enforcers and church people. Besides
that be had 70 overcome a normal
republican majority. The women, too.
voted. 4.36S Of them. And Il was
whispered around that they would de-
feat Rose by voting as a unit against
his open policy. But 1000, or jugt
a few less than half Of them. voted
FOR Rose.
There was a third candidate. d. II.
Clark. a socialist. who received $50
votes. The total vote cast was H.
495, and Roses majority over both
candidates was l.44l.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-05-17
DELUGED WITH TELEGRAMs.
Stringent Anti-Pass Amendment 60
Railroad Rate Hiu Calls Forth
strong Protest.

Washington. d c. - The senate
was again Friday made aware OF tho
popular opposition TO the antl-pass
amendment to the rate bill. being DEL
uged with kilograms Of protest which
CAME principally from railroad en-.
ployes and were presented by Senators
Cullom. Warner. Morgan. Foraker. Nc
Creary. Frye. BeverjdEo. Allison and
Dick. Most Of the seaders Of the dis.
patches complained OF the injustice
done them In d]eprlving them Of the
privilege heretofore enjoyed. Most of
the senator's presented from 90 20 TOO
messages, hut they were not ordered
printed The following presented by
Senator Cuilom ls q specimen OF the
several hundred offered.
Chicago, H.. May 10. 1905 NJ
Cullom: one hundred and twenty-five
thousand railway employees OF Illinois
vigorously protest against the senate
amendment shutting on our families
and dependents from securing free
transportation. This Will deprive us
Of the only privilege now granted aud
make Sc impossible for our families To
travel without paying full fare. We
have contended for this IN our orraui-
zations for % years and we certainly
deplore the attitude ~ the senate ia
such uucharitable action.
WILLIAM CLARK.
Chief Conductor"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-05-17
MAY ATTACK STANDARD OIL.
II Is Rumored That Nebraska ON
eiais VIII Follow Example set
by Attorney General HadIe,.

81. Louis. Mo. - Mayor F. W.
Brown, City Attorney T. C. STROBE and
Attorney H. A Reese. % Lincoln. Neb
arrived In the city Sunday and viii re-
main In the city several days, trans
acting important business.
They would not dlvulge the nature
Of their visit IN 81. Louis, but stated
that Developments within the next
few days would make known the OBJ
Jet OF their mission.
II was rumored Sunday night tina,
they are here In the interest Of a legal
dght that Is 10 be furthered ia Lincoln
and the state OF Nebraska against the
Standard oil company similar to that
now being lnauEurated against thar
corporation by Attorney General Had
ley, Of Missouri Neither Mayor
Brown nor City Attorney Strobe
would confirm the rumor.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-05-17
senator carmacE Defeated.

Nashville. Tenn. - =. W.
Carmaok. who was defeated for re-
nomination by former Governor r. l..
Taylor In Saturday, democratic pri-
maries. left for Washington Sunday
night. Senator Carm8ck IS a member
OF the committee on i]nteroceanic ca
nails and his presence at its meeting
on Wednesday next win break the
deadlock on the question OF type Of the
Panama canal Mr. CarmacS Is known
20 favor a sea level waterway across
the isthmus.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-05-17
WILL KEEP AFTER ROSE.
Newly Elected Mayor 81 Kansas CITY,
Kan. 60 Hear from supreme
Court a. Hc Attempts 60 serve.

Topeka, Kansas Attorney
General Coleman Will 80 after Mayor
W. W. Rose OF Kansas City. Kansas
This much has been decided. He viii
probably try tn have Mr. Rose placed
ia jail FOR contempt OF court. Thursday
morning Attorney General Coleman
said.
THE result OF the election IN Kan
sas City. Kan. seems 10 have been %
square issue between tho state and
the city. / am ln favor Of lighting
this thing out right now We might
as well settle Il once for ali aud know
what 20 expect. There viii be- no COM
promise
Mr.. Coleman refused Go state hls
xac plan OF procedure. or when he
would begin.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-05-17

"Did you ever make use Of Mr..
Kelly's s%ervices9"
mo, I never found Il necessary. I
saw him only a few times and never
talked with him about the Standard
/ do not know what his relations
were"
when you were told to get inform
alton and TO bride II need be to get
Il how were those instructions given
20 you?" the witness was asked.
1--WE were always summoned to the
main Office and our instructions were
given in person. Letters were not
written on such points. The only let.
ter l ever received in connection with
such matters was n from Mr.. Pratt
in which he told me to keep up stock
This letter was a virtual order to sell
short weight II referred TO agents
who sold 205 to 2OS gallons Of oil out
Of a tank Of 200 gallons.
mo Standard OIL agent W inquiries
about the grade Of different oils. That
is not his business. He is supposed
to take the company's word for It.
4 had arrangements with the Mis-
souri, Pacific. the Rock Island and the
Santa Fe employees at Topeka, they
were on my bribery pay roll"
Il developed in the witness testl-
mony that some Of Commissioner Gar
fields information in his recent report
came from without.
II u nHwnmur rw.uH4naN AN 49,. aHakH
son. Topeka & Santa Fe railway was
called to the stand. He was asked con-
corning agreements OF the railroad
company with a number OF companies
alleged 10 be subsidiary companies Of
the Standard oil company.
The first contract" said President
Ripley, was with a man in Kansas
City to lay a pipe line on our right Of
way for $40 a mile. The next was for
a line from Kansas City to Joliet, and
for this we received $50 per mile. We
got S25O.OOO for hauling the pipe. 1
was very sorry 10 see the pipe line
built but as It had TO be done / did
the best I could out Of it."
Didn't you raise the rate in Kansas
on oil when the pipe line was put in?
asked Attorney Monet.
We did but we carried oil before
the pipe line was put in, and we have
carried none since"
He was asked II the rate on gas
oil was not lowered, and that on crude
oil raised, and answered that Il was.
when the crude oil was piped the
rate was raised, but the rate on gas
oil was lowered. il being shipped;
isn't that so?'
YES" replied President Ripley.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1906-05-17
AMID GREAT PONPA AND SHOW
Russian Emperor Made Speech to
Parliament Spectacular.
Ia Impressed the Courtiers hut Not
the Mcmbers-spokc hut
Three Minutes.

st. Petersburg. Russia. - IA Ideal
May day like a happy augury greeted
the uprising Of the curtain for the
new act Of the great historical drama
Russia's struggle for liberty. Never
did the snowy northern capital Oh
Peter the Great present a more bril-.
liant picture than for the inauguratSn
Of the Russian parliament. The met.
ropolis was dressed bride-like await
ing the coming Of her lord. The
yellow imperial standard with the dou.
bic headed eagle flew from the VIM
ter palace. flags by order OF the polics
were displayed from every house and
streams Of multi-colored pennants
FILTERED from the yachts and shipping
in the harbOr. Even the tiny passenger
boats which thread the rivers ard
canals. the street cars and many cab
carried the Russian colors. The banks
stores. schools and some Of the fac.
tories were closed In honor OF the oc.
casi0n but there was no general hoii-
day. the government specifically dis.
c%ouragIng "a suspension OF work 60 the
Industrial districts owing TO fear thai
rrowding the workman into the center
Of the city might provoke collisions.
disorders and perhaps Dloodshed.
The weather was superb and the
stage management OF the impressive
ceremony at the winter palace. where
Emperor Nicholas. surrounded D.
courucrs and all the pomp and piano.
ply OF power delivered the speech from
the throne 90 the members OF the two
houses was perfect. The message De-
reality WAS less a throne speech than
q greeting and required only Jhree
minutes for It's delivery. Emperor
Nicholas read slowly. The admirable
and even cordial tone OF the sovereign
IN renewing his pledges and asking
The cooperation Of parliament for the
regeneration % the country was only
negatively satisfactory.
When an those participating in the
ceremony had taken their new places.
there was a slight pause and then the
emperor walked slowly twenty PAGES
90 the dias. assembled the throne. seated
himself in the imperial chair and an
aide Dc camp stepped forward and pre-
scented him with the draft o. his adj
drcss His majesty rose and locking
down upon the wonderful scene. de-
liyered his message 20 the representa-
tiyes OF the Russian millions
The one OF the speech from the
throne was conciliatory. it expressed
the emperur'a wish that relief Doe given
the peasants in their present unfori.
conditions and called on the
members Of the parliament Co put their
hearts into their work aud 30 cooper.
ate with him in solving the present
problems Of Russia and 10 handing
down a united aud prosperous empire
Co his successor.
C0uyticrs and spectators other than
members of the national parliament
led the cheering. but the members
were ]umiuously silent. expressing
neither approval nor d]is1ppruysl
What rankled most was the failure Of
the emperor 60 mention amnesty. and
later, when the members assembled 10
the Tauride palace away from the spell
Of the throne room. many Of them
were with difficulty restrained from
prccipitating matters by Offering rcso-
lutiuns on the subject