Gilpin observer., 1917-03-22


Revolutlonists and Refuse to Fire on
Mobs-Two High Officials Reported
to Have Been Killed.
Petrograd, March 19.-Czar Mich
olas n has abdicated the throne of
Russia, both for himself and the
twelve-year-old czarevitch. Grand
brother, who had been decided upon
Duke Michael Alexandrovitch. his
originally to be regent, also has abdi-
Gated.
This ends the dynasty of the Roman
offs.
Russia now is virtually u republic.
Monarchy Is Abolished.
The executive committee of the
duma issued q manifesto stating that
the government of Russia will be ham
died for three months by committee
of twelve. For the time being, 1t Is
stated, the monarchy has been abol-
ished. Councils of nobility in fifteen
provinces have indorsed the revolu-
donary government.
The Russian ministry. charged with
corruption and incompetence. has been
swept out Of office.
One minister, Alexander Protopopoff,
head Of the interior department, is re-
ported to have been killed, and the 9TH
er ministers, as well as the president
Of the imperial council, are under ar-
rest.
New Cabinet Announced.
A new national cabinet is announced,
with Prince Lvoff as president of the
council and premier, and the other Of
fees held by the men who are close to
the Russian people.
For several days Petrograd has been
the scene of one of the most remark
able risings in history. Beginning with
minor food riots and labor strikes. the
cry for food reached the hearts of the
soldiers, and one by one the regiments
rebelled, until finally those troops that
had for time stood loyal to the gov
ernment, took up their arms and
marched into the ranks of the revolu-
tionists.
The members Of the new national
NapiuCt III ubhOuhScu lOllOWSs
Premier president of the council and
minister of the interior, Prince Georges
Z. Lvoff.
Foreign minister, Prof. Paul N. Mil
iukoff.
Minister of public instruction, Pro-
fessor Manuiloff of Moscow university.
Minister of war and navy, nd inter-
i'm, A. ]. Guchkoff, formerly president
Of the duma.
Minister of agriculture, NJ. Ichin-
gareff, deputy from Petrograd.
Minister of finance, NJ. Tereschtenko.
deputy from Kiev.
Minister of justice, Deputy Kerenski
Of Saratoff.
Minister Of communications, N. ".
Nekrasoff, vice president of the duma.
Controller Of state, NJ. Godneff, dep
uty from Kazan.
Hits Pro-German Acts.
With Gar Nicholas reign at an end
1t is believed the pro-German element
In the inner court circles has been
quieted permanently.
AhO ShNAS It-
Gently had come to the conclusion that
this element and the government were
doing everything In their power to in
terfere with the proper conduct of the
war and bring about separate peace
For several days Petrograd has been
the scene Of one of the most remark
able risings in history.
Beginning with minor food riots and
labor strikes, the cry for food reached
the hearts Of the soldiers. and one by
one the regiments rebelled, until finally
those troops that had for time stood
loyal to the government took up their
arms and marched into the ranks of
the revolutionists.
Although considerable fighting took
place, 1t is not believed the casualties
are lnrge-probably not exceeding 500.
Last Monday morning the govern
ment troops appeared to control all the
principal squares of the city. Then
came period when 1t was impossible
to distinguish one side from the other.
There was no definite line between the
factions. The turning point appeared
to come about three o'clock In the aft
ernoon. For two hours the opposing
regiments passlvely confronted each
other along the wide Litenie Prospekt
in almost complete silence.
Suddenly u few volleys were ex-
changed; there was another period of
silent suspense, and the government
regiments finally marched over to join
the revolutionists.
A few hours after the first clash this
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