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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17

luton possible. Even in the syna-
gogues. where the Sabbath Eve services
we're held last night, the news was ais
cussed with JOY. It'll, :, tho
The news had spread quickly IN tne
East Side. where the name OF Ozar
Nicholas II had been a curse
at is like a dream" commence
william Edlin, editor Of The pay,
one of the Yiddish dailies. The re~o-
luton is a perfect success,
at means freedom" said Aoraham
Cahan. of "The Forward" And 1t also
means bread for the Russian masses.
The revolution has been going on Tor
twenty-fvc years. 1t has been smoui-
dering. smouldering. War fastened ~.
And now the Jew will no longer De tne
scapegoat OF the old Russian regime,
So anxious was the East Side for the
news that hundreds managed to crowd
into the busy newspaper offices. NO no
effort was made to put them out ne
presses struck off half-hourly extras
for the thousands waiting in the streets.
Nicholas has at las: got his meci-
cine" said an old patriarch, in 'front.'
Of "The Forward" building, at 10 East
Broadway. 49,
"The Almighty has revenged our
brethren whom ne caused to be slaugh-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Porto Ricans Protest
Assert Labor Has Been lg-
nored in New Government

Washington, March ia violent
protest from organized labor in Porto
Rico, declaring that in organization
of the new island government under
the recent act of Congress the Amerl-
can officials have completely ignored
labor, while capital reigns supreme"
was received to-day at headquarters OF
the American Federation of Labor.
In a letter to President Samuel Com.
pers. Santiago Ignesias, president OF
the Free Federation of Workers OF
Porto Rice, says the workers may have
to refuse their cooperation in the neg
government, and look to some other
way of securing what is Legitimacy
due them" if labor is not more fully
recognized.
The Federation made the letter pub.
lie tonight without comment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Great Military Disaster Averted
By Revolution, Say Army Men
Believe Germany Planned New Offensive IN Last 10
Force Gar to Separate Peace and Break
Food Blockade

that the German effort will be soie!y
against Italy. Nh
olas as commander of the Russian
armies means that he will be the
virtual dictator of Russia, according 20
views held in many quarters mere; re
is regarded by American army oihcefS
who knew him at the time OF the
Russo-Japanese War as the ablest NIL
itarv man in Russia; he has the con-
fdence Of the public; but ne IS re-
dictionary in politics and may be re-
garded as not entirely IN sympathy
with the new order Of things.
He is violently anti-German, now
over. and there is no danger, 1t is de-
clared. that he will do anything 70
weaken Russia in the war. On the
contrary. he will apply his military
genius to o vigorous and effective cam
naicn. But after the war, or as soon
as victory for the Russian arms Is
assured. he will not be content, 1t IS
nropbesied. to see the government IN
other hands. but will erect govern
ment of his own. without a trace OF
foreign influence. but also without any
extremes of liberalism.
II has been no secret from army men
here that the Russian strength mas
been sapped from within by political
intr;gues and that long ago RUSSIA
would have struck her blows but Tor
the reasonable cliques at the top OIL
the government. From now on with
Nicholas at the head of the army sys-
tenn. il is expected that the Russian
campaigns will he fought with the
maximum effectiveness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17

Washington. March 16.-Army men
believe the Russian revolution came
lust in time to avert great military
disaster. Studies Of the situation on
the various European fronts led to the
recent conclusion by General staff eN-
merits that the next German blow would
he struck either against Russia OF
italy, and probably both. 1t seemed
almost certain that Russia would De
attacked. because the Russian suppleS
have beep retarded and because the
intrioues in high circles made 1t likely
.bot tho resistance would not be whole
hearted.
This drive against Russia was 10
force a separate peace, the army eS-
norts believe. Russia was TO be prom
ised restitution of much captured ter
ritorv possibly even Constantinople'
Germany would then be released from
the food blockade, and with one enemy mel, ~.
less could redouble efforts on 'he o''''
The The offensive against Russia would
have begun within another month IN
ouestionably. Before the end OF wv
summer. if the German calculaIlons
we're correct, Russia would nave pc"
eliminated. But the sudden ana con,
nlote overthrow of the dark 1orces
makes it doubtful that 1t Will even pe
attempted and makes 1t seem cerVa'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Duke Michael Weak,
Declares Tolstoy
Count Skeptical When He
Heard Cars Brother Had
Been Named
lBy Telegraph to The Tnbunel

Denver. March 16.-Count llya Toll
stoy to-day expressed the fear that the
reign of Cars would continue in Rus
STA when Alexis became of age, and
that Grand Duke Michael would not
succeed in his position of regent be-
cause he lacks the ability to carry out
expected reforms.
although press dispatches say that
Michael has been made regent. | cannot
bring myself to realize it," the count
said. "He is too loyal TO the Emperor
in the first place. In the second, he IS
a quiet, unassumIng man and not the
kind who would seer the publicity at
tendant on the regency. | know him
nersonallv, have worked with hlm IN
Red Cross work, and it is on my IN
timacv with him that ! base my
opinion.
THE main duty of the executive com
mittee which was appointed and which,
presided over by Rodzianke, Is 70 select
q regent. When this is done they go
out Of power. OF course, until the re-
GENT is chosen they will be in power.
If Michael is in, the committee is out
of power and authority at the present
moment.
81 think that when the war is over
and Alexis becomes of age, the rule Oh
Cars and all other forms of govern
ment that may be eliminated by the
revolution will continue. The same
rule will take up its work where 1t left
off
"Underlying the whole revolution is
the question of reactionary ministers
and the pro-German ministers in the
Cabinet. Sturmer, who undoubtedly Is
pro- German and has been proven so, as
Minister of War had charge of the
army and munitions. His actions were
pro-German at all times. At one time
he even went so far as TO have shells
manufactured that were absolutely Of
no use to the Russian gun. An IN
vestigation was not even held, nor was
the minister reprimandcd or punished.
"The fighting forces Of Russia have
been demoralized by these anti-Aliy
ministers. but this revolution Will
change everything Of that character.
The soldiers will know now that the
government is behind them and Will
tight with renewed vigor.
"If the revolution is successful he
continued, ct will spread throughout
Russia. but will not be accompanied by
any rioting."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Danger Not Passed,
Socialist Chief Says
Hyndman Declares That So
Long as Car Stays IN Rus
STA Liberty Is Menaced

London, March 16.-Henry VI. Hynd-
man. leader OF the Socialist party IN
England, said to-day:
"The success Of the Russian revoiu-
ton viii be regarded as good news
everywhere. England and France will
be the first countries on which the new
era should react favorably. II will mean
a great difference in the war. Moreover
the repercussion soon may be felt IN
Prussia in q demand for a similar lib
eralization Of the Prussian government
"The movement was aimed at taking
the first favorable opportunity 10 pre-
sent an ultimatum 20 the Car and
Czarina demanding that they get rid
Immediately Of all the pro-German
forces and influences which have been
Gripping Russia and Gripping its very
life since the beginning OF the war.
There is no harm in saying now
what has long been known IN Official
circles namely. that Russia was on the
very point Of making a separate peace
with Germany last autumn through
Premier Sturmcr. The action Of Pro-
lessor Miiiukofr in the Duma forced the
resignation Of VI. Sturmer and saved
the Entente from the most dangerous
intrigue since the beginning of the war.
But the intrigue was only scotchcd. not
killed, and We were on the eve Of an
other movement of the same kind
through Protopopof the deposed Min
lister OF the Interior when Professor
Miliukof and others in the Duma again
saved the situation. this time by the
bold step Of revolution.
81 do not think the danger is en-
tirely over. even now. The Russian
bureaucracy is powerful and insidious
organization and cannot be killed in a
day. In spite Of the revolution it is to
be feared there will still be a great
body Of lukewarm officials. reaction
aries, using subtle influence 20 thwart
the will Of the mass of the Russian peo-
pie.
Il hope the Emperor will leave the
country, as there is always danger Of
intrigues when an uncrowned monarch
remains in a kingdom. We have ar
rived at the greatest crisis of this war,
for there Is no question that one OF
Germsny's great hopes has been for an
auarchistic revolution IN Russia which
could be managed TO secure FOR Ger
many a draw in the world war"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17

United States will be greatly lessenss
by the new Russian rule, according ~
eX-Judge Leon Sanders. president a,
the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant
Aid Society OF America.
"The cause for Jewish immigrato,
in the past" said Judge Sanders. 'has
been due 70 the restricted laws and
regulations, as well as the persecutions
that they have been subjected to be.
cause Of race and religion. This reyo.
luton is q step toward liberalism ana
enlightenment, with the result that tbs
reactionarles who have been responsi.
bic FOR past conditions are relocated "a
the rear.
"The Jews are rooted TO the soil IN
Russia. They have lived and they have
suffered there. They do not readnv
abandon the cities and towns who're
they were born. except when conditions
force them TO do so. We in America
are hoping that the report in the
newspapers as 70 the Russian revolu.
ton is true. II the European war will
have produced nothing else than the
granting of equal rights and liberty 10
all the people in Russia, regardless Of
race and creed. IL will have served
great purpose and the sacrifice Of M
and property will not have been in
vain"
Mr.. Sanders added that the work o,
the aid society. which annually aids
tens of thousands of Jewish immi.
grants to land in this country, would
not be lessened materially. The or.
eanization will devote more time 10
the development, education and Amer.
icanization of the immigrants who have
come here in the last five years.
The annual Jewish immigration into
the United States before the war was
estimated at 100000 men, women and
children, of whom at least 10000 came
from Russia. There are 100000 Jews
in this country now, of whom it is es-
timated 100000 are of Russian birth
or parentage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17

When news of the Russian revolution
reached the East Side yesterday morn
ing almost a million men, women and
children turned the day into festival
of rejoicing.
The East Side was dazed at first.
Slowly the Importance of the news be-
came clearer. And then occurred un-
usual scenes.
Men embraced one another IN the
streets. Women cried and laughed FOR
happiness. Thousands gathered IN
Seward Park 10 read the bulletins OF
the Yiddish dailies that line East
Broadway, between Jefferson and Canal
Streets.
In the cafes, toasts were drunk to
the members of the Duma and the Rus
sian leaders who had made the reyo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
East Side Rejoices Wildly
Over News of Gar S f'all
Toasts Are Drunk to Members of Duma as thousands
Watch Bulletin Boards-Message Sent to Prince
Lvof-Women oin in Celebration

tered in pogroms,' declared another
and for that may the Almighty De
praised" at.
Boruch Vladeck, city editor Of The
Forward" addressed crowd who mad
entered his office and were waiting for
oral bulletins. ,oo- u,
~ was a Russian prisoner in 1905
he said. at was right after revolu-
ton, but such puny, strengthens rev
olution 1t was. To-day it is different
The Nevsky Prospect is crowded with
young men. young women, studehts'
soldiers, workingmen, peasants, all IN
their best clothes, greeting each other,
smiling, shaking hands. Bands Of music
are marching through the streets. AZ
every corner knots OF peasants will
gather. and the ordinations will be:
'Bozhe! Pravda lee eto-' God! Is It
possible il is true p"
Shortly before 4 o'clock n bulletin
annesred announcing 20 the crowd Of
men and women in Seward Park that II
was thought that the Car was dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Polish Leaders Here
Hope Revolution Will
Free Their Country

Opinions Of representative Poles in
New York differed yesterday as 10 the
benefit Poland might derive from the
revolution in Russia. Some believe
the overthrow means a great step tow
ard a free and Independent Poland;
others think the new government VIII
be no more favorable to Polish freedom
than was the Gar.
The revolution means the breaking
up of Russia as a nation and may be
the first step toward the formation OF
a federation Of independent states, sim
liar to the United States. according to
Leon Wazeter, editor and publisher OF
"Tygodnick Polski," Polish paper
published at 424 East Ninth Street lie
CONSTITUTES the revolution as an event
favorable to Poland's chances for free
dom.
"The new government is hardly an
accomplished fact as yet, and ! expect
much more trouble in Russia before
ANYTHING decisive is settled said Mr..
Wazeter. "But as far as the affair has
gone | believe it is decidedly favorable
TO Poland. The removal of the Gar
will remove German influences, and
that means a better opportunity for
Polish freedom. 81,
"The management of the war by the
Russians hitherto has been "A farce.
Russia has now taken great step for
ward"
Bronislaw D. Kulakowski. a member
of the executive committee of the Pol
ish National Defence Committee. said
Yesterday he did not believe the new
Russian government, even II II sue
ceeds, will be any more disposed 10
grant Poland independence than was
the Cars government.
"The elements now in power in Rus
STA are just as imperalistic as those
overthrown," Mr. Kulakowski declared
"When the new government prociaims
its intentions, you will find there won't
be a word about the freedom of Poland
in them. Foreign Minister Milukof,
one of the new powers, declared some
/ time ago that the recogn ton Of the
kingdom of Poland by the Central
/ Powers was a violation Of international
law. That indicates what the attitude
of the new government will be.
ain the first place, | do not believe
this new government viii succeed.
look for another revolution 20 follow
very shortly. There are $4,000, 000
people in Russia and Of these 94.0o0,oo0
/ are illiterate. The leaders Of the rev
olution have aroused this illiterate
mass. They have told them the food
/ troubles were the fault Of the Cars
/ government. Now these people will
/ look 10 the new government to make
everything right-and the new govern
ment won't be able 70 DO it any more
( than the Car could. Therefore, il will
/ in turn soon be overthrown-not by a
constructive revolution, but By a de-
structive one. There arc now no con-
! structive forces in Russia"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
France Seeks Hidden Gold
Bill TO Demonetize Coin Aimed
at $8OO,OOO,OOO Hoard

Paris, March ia bill TO demon
etze existing French gold coinage has
been introduced in the Chamber Of
Deputies b. Deputies Lenoir, BouiTan-
deau and Eymond. The purpose is to
force hoarders 20 bring out gold esti-
mated at 100000. which is still
kept in hiding in spite Of patriotic ap-
peals 20 the owners 20 exchange It for
notes.
The bill provides for the issue Of a
new design, which alone will have cur
rency after the war. Special arrange
ments would be made in the case Of
French gold held abroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17

The developments of the revolution n,
nrove that they are strenuously op.
posed to bloodshed, ana are uVTts
everything possible TO prevent IL ln'
moment they obtained control they 0oi
centrated on the economic prooien,' anu
have already made considerable meaIGi
way. as the Zemstvos ana nhuhlOI
ties are furnishing the machinery l1I
or,,on;zation and distribution, WINE
III neasants of the country dlsIrlc'S
have large supplies of vegetables
New Era Dawning for Jews
Under the new regime the jew VIII
occnnv a different position in RUSSIA
his lot is bound TO be happier ohe
Tho revolution should remove much OF
tho ti-Russian spirit of the jews WIN
have emigrated to America. -.
distinguished Russian diplomat
+oikod 10 me very frankly to-day con
oornino the situation. 1--WE want the
world IN take the broadest view OF the
week's happenings" he said. 1.-The ta'e
IF this or that person, the future d.
ranqements for the royal family con
etitute merely matters Of ordinary curl
osity. ~ LID
"Haneeforth all members Of the Ola
regime are ciphers. If not DEAD al
resdv numbers Of the old bureaucracy
will be tried for treason, win anp,o
evidence TO condemn them. Ihelr iate
will no more affect the country thai
that of the ordinary humble crlmlii .e
"The broad fact is that by magnII-
cent piece Of organization ana Won
derful exhibition Of loyalty TO com
mon cause Russia in few hours mas
lasting for several centuries. IL mas
DESTROYED a system Of wholesale
tyranny and inefficiency and suosti-
tinted a government of the people, by
the people and for the people
Russia Reborn as Nation
RUSSIA has been reborn as nation
with every section acting toward a
common end. All Russia asks is for
the world not to expect miracles imme-
diately. Remember that the railroads
have been deliberately cOngested ana
disoreanized and that food supplies
have become unobtainable. 1t IS go
ing 70 take a few weeks TO clear up TINS
muddle. but cleared up it will be.
"Remember Lloyd George, acting IN
infinitely more favorable circumstances.
had TO give the engine a few turns
before it started to run properly. But
the petrol was there all right-and II
| is the same with Russia.
ave haven't the slightest fear OF the
/ future nor the tiniest interest IN the
| future proceedings Of the old pro
/ German gang"
Resides its immediate effect on the
war. the revolution will mean the
awakening Of Russia, if the views OF
some of its supporters here are real
/ lied. They see big future for RUSSIA
under broad, enlightened leadership;
wonderful opportunities Tor expansion,
commercially. industrially and educa-
tionally, together with healthy, rapid
growth.
ZemstvOs Union Widespread
A London representative Of the Rus
sian Union of Zemstvos, who controls
the purchase in Britain Of vast guam
titles of medical supplies and food with
which the Zemstvos supply the army,
Impressed me to-day with the enormous
share the Zemstvos had in bringing
about a peaceful revolution through
out Russia.
Our organization. 10 use the words
# our president, Prince LvoH, now
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Exile Sees Russian Victory
Kropotkin Thinks German
PEOPLE Nav Be Emancipated

London, March 16.-Prince Peter
Kropotkin. the Russian revolutionary
leader who has been in exile IN Eng
land for many years. in commenting OF
the news from Petrograd, said to-day:
II am delighted with to-day's news
from Russia. The struggle against au-
tocracy has been relentlessly carried on
Tor half a century. Now consider
the fall Of the autocracy as final.
after victory is gained by the ma
ton the efforts of Russia will have to be
directed to getting rid OF the Germans
and establishing a free and indepen-
dent Poland. United as il is in the
army and has been for the last two
and a half years, the Russian nation will
win the war and help the Germans, /
hope, to free themselves from the Ho-
henzollern yoke"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Man and $4,000 Disappear

Two young women, one in New York.
and another in Philadelphia, are being
watched by the police in the hope o.
obtaining a clew to the whereabouts Of
John McDonough, a trusted employe Of
the American Express Company, az
Perth Amboy, n. j., who yesterday dis
appeared. Ten thousand dollars from
the company's safe Is also gone.
McDonough was left 20 guard the
safe pending the arrival OF a wagon
20 take the money TO New Brunswick
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Illinois Manufacturers Protest

Chicago. March Resolutions set
ting forth that il would not be fair nor
Just for "one-third OF per cent Of the
workers of the country" TO paralyze the
industry Of tho remaining workers,
were adopted to-day by directors Of the
Illinois Manufacturers Association and
sent TO President Wilson. The resolu-
tions urge that the ruling Of the Su-
premc Court on the Adamson law be
awaited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
April 81 Ruthenian Day

Washington. March l6.- President
Wilson to-day issued proclamation
designating April p as a day for con-
trbutions to the relief Of 100000
Ruthenians. or Ukrainians. in "dire
need of food. clothing and shelter"
Contributions may be addressed 20 the
American Red Cross, Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17

Premier Of Russia" said my informant,
"lhas thrown out broad net Of IN
Vulnerable institutions along the four
fronts of the Russian army; IN the IN,
terror from Vladivostock to Archangel
and Erzerum. in the Allied countries
of France and England, and even in dis
tant America Al
1--WE are equally in close touch with
the people of the towns and cities ana
with the dwellers in the country. That
5 the reason the revolutionary change
was so bloodless."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17

"Hurrah! Hurrah" came the shout
and with il wild cheering.
At the Hebrew Sheltering and lmmi-
grant Aid Society's home, 229 East
Broadway. the few immigrants housed
there would not believe at first that the
Gar had been forced to abdicste.
81 have a wife and children at home.'
said one immigrant, who escaped from
Russian service. "Now | will not have
TO remain in America. And my wife
and children are safe. That is best of
all"
Among the many cable messages sent
TO the members of the provisional
Cabinet by the Jews of the East Side
Yesterday was one from William Edlin,
of "The Day" 1t read:
premier Prince Lvoff: We .joyfully
congratulate the Russian people on its
new era of freedom and democracy, and
honefully look forward TO proclama-
tions of full liberty to Jews along with
all other oppressed nationalities.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Decrease in Je,Dish
immigration Seen as
Result of Revolution

Jewish enigration from russia TO the