New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16

Revolution is Russia means more
vigorous and whole-hearted war against
Germany, in the opinion Of Russians
in New York. All Of those familiar
with conditions in the empire who
could be found last night were unani-
nous in expressing that belief All
Of them thought that the revolution
was the expression Of an irresistible
force which permeated even the higher
military ranks. Most Of them believed
that there would be little violence. and
that the movement portended only a
constitutional monarchy.
Even at the Russian Consulate not
the slightest evidence of apprehension
was to be seen. Everybody was smil-
ing, though reticent.
owe have absolutely nothing to say.
We arc getting all the news from you
Americans" said one beaming official.
A Russian who is not connected with
the consulate, but is considered one Of
the best informed men in New York
on the affairs of his government, said;
"The Liberals of Russia do not feel
that a republican form of government
is what Russia most needs. They want
constitutional monarchy, based on
the English form of government.
Russia Fighting for Existence
"The people of Russia have recog-
nized ever since the beginning of the
war that Russia was fighting for her
existence, and that the cause Of the
Allies is the cause of freedom. They
are determined to fight to a victorious
issue. The position Of the government
has been the opposite since the first
shot was fired The government has
been more friendly to the German than
to the Russian people right along.
"The army is behind the revolution,
so are its leaders in the field. Grand
Duke Nicholas NAV be an exception.
lie is n brilliant commander. but uncer-
tain in his moods. He stated openly
about a year ago that if the ministry
made or attempted to make a separate
peace he would lead a revolt. | hope he
has not changed his attitude.
"As for General Brussilof. he has
always been friendly to liberal govern.
ment, and il vas he who denounced
in public the influences of Berlin IN
the councils Of the Russian ministry.
He has been foe TO the dark forces IN
Russia since long before the war began.
Old Regime "Scrapped"
so the revolution is on, or maybe
il is over. SO far as can be judged by
the cable reports il was most success
ful and practically bloodless. The old.
autocratic political regime Of Russia
has been scrapped. Russia has struck
off her letters, Russia stands to-day
at the beginning of new national life.
a life of splendid freedom and unlim-
tied opportunities.
1.-THE traitors of the government will
in all probability be executed"
One Of the bloodiest revolutions OF
Russia's many internal strifes was
predicted by Herman Bernstein. editor
of "The American Hebrew" and close
observer of conditions in the Cars
domain, as a result Of the latest move
of the Liberals. He refused 10 be-
Iieve that the reactionaries - the
forces of darkness"-had been de-
feated so quickly and so efectual!y.
at is not difficult 70 believe, con
sidering what has gone before. that
the Car has abdicated, but | can
hardly credit the report that the Lib.
erals have permitted the naming Of
the Czarevitch as his successor, even
though a regent has been placed in
actual control" said he. The reac,
tionaries are too strongly lntrenched
TO be defeated in such brief time
and so quietly as appears to have been
the case.