Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-02-10
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Discusses Relation Of En-
pire TO Other Countries and
DenounceS Germany.
SIGNIFICANT REFERENCE
TO TURKEYS FUTURE
Sees Realization Of MuScOvite
Age-Iong Dream of Open
Port and Free Egress From
the Black Sea.

Hefugfdd, fen. NNia London,
ll:52 p. m)-The short session of
the duma opened this afternoon in
the presence Of the ministers, the
members OF the council of empire,
the diplomatic representatives and a
throng that filled the balconies Of
the chamber. The opening was pre-
ccded by an impressive half hour re-
ligiOus service in the immense foyer
of the duma chamber, in which cab
met ministers and duma officials par
ticipated The session proper open
ed with the singing by the entire as
semblage Of the Russian national an
them.
President Rodzianko, in his formal
opening address, made a compliment
tary reference to the work of the all
lies in the war; whereupon the en-
tire body Of members rose and faced
the box in which sat the ambassadors
Of France, Great Britain and Japan
and gave them an ovation with hand
eapping and cheering.
Foreign Minister Sazonoff repeat
edly was interrupted by applause dur
ing his discourse.
The present sitting Of the duma is
a continuation of the adjourned ses-
sion Of last August and therefore
there was no election of officers.
Premier's Address.
Premier Goremykin addressing the
house said:
Now that the successful issue of
the war is becoming more than ever
apparent the profound confidence of
the Russian people in our final tri-
umph is becoming an absolute con-
viction. The army Notwithstanding
all its losses, is stronger than ever.
its exploits and the valuable services
rendered by the allies bring ever
nearer the desired goal.
The close union of the Russian
people brought about by the war has
been rendered stronger by the con-
quest of Galieia. the only jewel hith-
erto lacking In the imperial crown.
No less satisfactory Is the fraternal
Impeachment between the Russian
and Polish peoples The latter have
supported without murmur any trials
to which they have been subjected
and at the same time the Slav tribes
are growing closer to one another
Significant Reference to Turkey.
Since last | addressed you a great
event has taken place. Turkey has
marched with our enemy, but her re-
by our glorious Caucasian troops ana
The radiant future of the Russians on
the Black sea is beginning to dawn
near the walls of Constantinople.'
Premier Goremykin concluded his
address as follows:
This great epoch gave rise to pro-
blems which seemed to be insoluble
hut which have proved that the re-
sources of Russia are inexhaustible.
You who have come from your ma
tive places know how little the war
has influenced the domestic econom-
ic life of Russia. our country has
not yet exerted its fun strength.
There are indications of the
wholesome effect of the prohibition
Of the sale Of spirits upon the nation
al life This war has also raised the
question of the emancipation of our
industry from the yoke of Germany.
Foreign Minister Speaks.
Foreign Minister Sazonoff, who
followed the premier, recalled how in
the place he stood six months ago he
had explained why Russian sin the
face of the brutal attempt of Ger
many and AUSTRIA upon the indie
pendence of Servia and Belgium, had
been able to take no other step than