New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-29

control Of Russia. was the rcsul: OF the
Joint council. Thf Point should be
borne i'm mind al the present moment
when the Council Of Deputies DIS so
much TO the front With the list OF
lanes of the new Cabinet Nlllukov
came out 20 address the awaiting sol
dicvs. sailors and citizens. lie said:
We are passing through great
historic moment. Only three days
ago Che Russian government seemed
omnipotcnt. Now this government
has fallen in disgrace, and we are
swept forward by the revolution,
army and people TO the honorable
seats Of the hrst Russian national
Cabinet. We overthrow the
government easily and quickly. But
this is not all. The bigger half OF
the task ie etill before us. We must
retain the triumph which VIC achieved.
How can we do it? The answer rs
plain and simple. We must organize.
We must first Of all be Of one VIII
and one thought. Many old differ
crces and Guarrels took place and
existed among the members Of the
present Cabinet, Perhaps soon these
differences will again become impor-
tant and serious. But to-day they
pale. tbcv disappear before that uni
vcrsal and great problem which we
face the problem Of creating new
popular power in place Of the old
and fallen.
THAT Old pespot," The Gar
lliliukoff then outlined the nature Of
the new Cabinets programme. As he
read the names Of the ministers. those
who belonged 20 the radical wing re-
ceived the greater applause. keren.
sky. who was given the portfolio OF
Minister Of Justice, was cheered most
Of all. When the speaker announced
the decision Of the two committees TO
dcpose that oil despot,' the Gar
there was general applause. But when
he declared that. temporarily at least
the dynasty will be retained, there was
a chorus Of disarF-"val.
The Duma Was Afraid
One thing is clear now. The Dunn
stood out Of fear for the retention OF
the Romanofs. Tie Council Of Labor
and Soldiers Deputies insisted upon
The complete overthrow of the mon
archy. All night and day of the 18th
of March conferences were held be-
tween the two bodies. Finally IT was
decided 10 demand the abdcation OF
Nicholas II. to proclaim temporarily as
regent Crane Due Michael and TO
leave the Cars son Alexis as heir ap-
parent. The revolutionary masses
greeted the latter decision with out
spoken hostility. Again the Roma
nofTs," cried the populace, which had
make up its mind during the revolution
that czarism was abolished for good in
Russia.
from all parts of the country mes
sages were arriving hourly. telling OF
the nations unanimous support Of the
new government Grand Duke Nicholas
wired from the Caucasian front urging
the Gar to save Russia. The eXiled
leaders Of the revolutionary movement
abroad were urged to return immedl-
ately home. The Association Of News
paper Editors met and decided 10 re-
sumo as soon as possible the publica-
ton of their journals. New army divi-
sions arriving in Petrograd were met
by the revolution forces with music
and cheers
The arrested ministers provided
enough diversion for the still nervous
population. Protopopov kept asking
Lis guards what would be done TO him
Especially alarmed was old Sturmer.
"WhO will guarantee that they won't
cut my head OFF, he continuously
Gueried.
While the cmissarIc~ OF the Dums
went to Pskov. where the Car was. 10
obtain his signature TO the abdication
decree. the revolutionary elements IN
creased their pressure on the Council
of Deputies in favor of the abolition
Of the monarchy. This pressure It was
that made Russia republic. The
Duma favored a constitutional mon
archy. But after the Emperor add.
Gated IL yielded to the insistent de-
mands Of the workmen and soldiers and
caused the Grand Duke Michael TO alb
dictate his rights also.
The masses began the revolution and
the masses freed Russia Of the Ro-
manoifs and made her a republic
The liberal Duma was too timid TO
make full use of the opportunities of
the moment, and il was the courageous
Council Of Workmen's and Soldiers
Deputies that transformed Russia from
the most absolutist autocracy in the
world into the most radically governed
great nation.
March 10 was me most constructive
day Of the revolution. With the Pro-
visional Governments authority cstab-
lished. the capital rapidly assumed its
normal appearance. The Petrograd
correspondents and agents of foreign
newspapers wired abroad on the after
noon of that day all the news Of the
revolution for the irst time. Ia the
United States the first message telling
of the great uphesyal arrived at
o'clock. In France the news was not
released till the next day. In Berlin
il was known earlier than in any other
country.
March Is Petrograd was full Of all
kinds Of wild rumors. There were re-
ports Of revolution in Berlin and the
murder Of Wilhelm. But the commit
tees bulletin Of The day called the pop
ulation's attention 10 the danger Of
German agents The first act Of Min
lister OF Justice Kercnsky was an
orde~ for the release Of imprisoned
members Of the Duma. The most popu-
lar Of all ministers, kerensky soon be
came national hero. His passionate