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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16
Wall Street Calm
Over Russian Crisis
Rubles Hold Firm and Stock
Market Shows Barely Any
Effect from Revolt

Wall Street refused TO become excited
Yesterday over the news OF the revo-
luton in Russia. The stock market,
which in recent weeks has become in
ured TO developments Of nature 10
produce a shock in the financial world.
remained impervious to the suggestion
that this latest political disturbance
might be ferreaching in its conse-
quences.
Prices eascd off somewhat when the
report first came out on the tickers,
but trading. il anything, became even
more sluggish than it had been before.
Subsequently there was a tendency TO
recovery.
The exchange value Of the Russian
ruble was maintained firmly at 2S.1O
cents, unchanged from Wednesday.
Last week the ruble set a new low rec
ord Of 1906 cents. Since then there
has been some slight Improvement. al
though the value OF the ruble still re-
mains far below the normal rate Of
5i.2 cents "hv present quotation rep
resents a discount OF about 46 per cent.
The Russian government has placed
in this market since the beginning Of
the war two leans aggregating $4,000
600. One was a threeyeGr issue for
t50,000,000, sold on a 81 per cent
basis, which natures in 1919. The
other Wa for $4,000, 200, running for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16
Army and NaUyBack Duma
Bonar LoW Tells Commons

London, March 15.-In the House Of
Commons tonight Sir James Henry
Dalziel, Liberal, questioned the gov
eminent concerning the situation in
Russia. Andrew Bonar Law. Chancel-
Tor of the Excheduer. replied. saying:
81 quite agree that in a matter CT
this gravity it is the governments
duty. if it is in their power, TO give
the house all the information which
could be safely imparted. am
strongly of the opinion that the House
Of Commons is the proper place where
information Of this kind should be
communicated to the country.
"The first news the government had
cf any serious trouble in Russia came
by telegraph Friday night II was to
the effect simply that there were dis
turbances in the streets. Since then
the government has had daily tele-
grams giving more or less tentative
information.
"By degrees il became plain that
Petrograd was becoming more or less
under ordered rule and that rule was
the rule over which the President OF
the Duma was exercising control. Al
most from the outset the soldiers and
sailors have taken the side of the
Duma in the revolution. The result
has been, so far as information has
reached the government, that there
has not been any serious loss of life"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16

five years at 51s per cent, sold on a
basis to yield 6A per cent. This issue
natures in 1921.
Besides these external operations
there have been sales OF Russian in
ternal bonds in large volume, taken
largely by SPECTATOR Besides these
a small amount of Russian Treasury
notes are understood to be held by a
few munitions makers. who accepted
them in lieu of cash. Also some cred
it's have been extended by New York
banks TO Russian banks, though the
amount of such lending is said to be
small.
Bankers said that they did not be-
lieve the developments at PetrOgrad
would seriously affect the position of
these Russian obligations. There was.
however. decline yesterday in Rus
sian government bonds quoted in this
market, the 5iss falling from S7s 10
S6,s. loss OF "a points on dealings
OF $4,000. The 6hs, on dealings Of
$4,000. sold from 944 to 94ie. They
closed Wednesday at %. Quotations
on Russian internal bonds here were
practically unchanged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16
Revolt in Russia Kindled
By Strikes and Food Riots
Populace Convinced That Cars Advisers Were Traitors
To Nation-Eunger Punched Ihousands-Plot
For Separate Peace Was Suspected

Premiership the same ministerial in
luence. wearing new mask in the
form of a changed Cabinet, Duma Off
cials declared. still fourished with un-
diminished strength. Direct appeals
were made 20 the Emperor by all sorts
of representative bodies and influential
officials TO save the country from the
disaster which threatened II and 70 ap-
point new Cabinet which might en-
joy the confidence OF the people
But the government. except for
empty concessions and compromises
remained obdurate 10 all appeals and
showed not the slightest inclination to
change the direction of its policy or to
accede TO the demands more and more
loudly expressed.
Thought Revolution Impossible
1t was the opinion Of the majority
Of the deputies in the Duma that. de-
spite this state OF affairs, an open
revolution was impossible, as the
country realized. that a revolution
would seriously interrupt the work Of
the war and would be playing into the
hands of those who had this very end
in view.
Open letters were printed in the
Petrograd newspapers from popular
Duma leaders and proclamations were
posted in the streets urgently begging
the population not 10 create demon
STATIONS or cause any disorders which
might lead TO interruption of the
manufacture OF munitions or paralyze
the industrial activity of the city.
Manifestations already arranged for
March 6, including general strike
and the marching to the Duma of a
deputation OF workingmen. were in
this way averted. But the moment
was only postponed. as by this time
the people, who were convinced finally
that they were being exploited BY the
hostile government. received what
they considered TO be the last proof
of the ineiiicieney and corruption Of
their own government when they we're
apprised that the already insufficient
supply Of food had become still more
meagre and that for some days IL
would be necessary 10 so without
bread altogether.
Patient and long suffering by
nature, this was too much for the
population Of Petrograd. who knew
that the interior OF Russia was stored
with immense quantities Of grain and
all kinds OF provisions. and. without
any other motive at Arst than TO voice
demand for bread. tho people
parnded the streets and the demon
STATIONS began which soon kindled
into 4 revolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16
MoscoW, Rejoicing,
Rallies to the Cause
OF NerU Government

London, March 15.-"Moscow, the
ancient capital Of Russia, resounds
with popular reioicings over the over
throw Of the government" says Reu-
ter's Moscow correspondent. "The Off
GERS have rallied to the new national
government, and a military committee
has been formed to preserve order and
regulate food supplies. The committee
is backed by brigade of artillery, five
regiments of infantry and the armed
militia.
General Drosovsky. commander of
the troops in the Moscow district, has
been arrested. More than thousand
police and gendarmes also have been
arrested and brought to the Town Hall
All the political prisoners in the great
Butynky Prison have been released.
"The cities of Khsrkov and Mimi
Novgorod, the latter the capital of the
province of the same name. have de-
clared for the new government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16
Petrograd Uprising Begun
March IL, After Duma
Dehed Cars Ukase
10000 Soldiers Revolt
Cabinet Ministers Thrown in
Jail and Provisional Rule
Inaugurated

An interesting feature Of the
Russian reuolution is that the first
news of it came to the outside porld
in the foLioving dispatch from Ber-
lin. No other source has yet pub
lished the teri Of the statement
Which il contains, and which was
evidently issued before the revolution
t0Gs complete.
Berlin, March 10 by wireless 10
Sayville).-There has been a success
full revolution in Russia, according TO
the Overseas News Agency (the Official
German news bureau. The following
statement was given out to-day by the
news agency:
The following official report was
issued in Petrograd on March IA about
the successful Russian revolutions:
"The population Of Petrograd, In
censed by the complete disorganiza'
ton of transport services and Of ali
mentation, had been irritated for a
long time against the government and
had become restless. The population
held the government responsible for
all its sufferings. The government,
expecting trouble, took measures on a
large scale in order TO maintain order
and, among other things, ordered dis
solution Of the Council Of the Empire
and the Duma.
Duma Defies Imperial Ukase
"The Duma, however, on March II
decided not TO accept the imperial
ukase, but TO continue its meetings.
The Duma Immediately Instituted an
executive committee, presided over by
NJ. Rodzianko, president OF the Duma'
That committee declared itself to be a
provisional government and issued the
following appeal:
Considering the difficulties in re-
gard to domestic tranquility, which are
due TO the policy OF the former gov
eminent, the executive committee OF
the Duma feels compelled to take pub
lie order in it's own hands. Fully con-
scious Of the responsibility arising
from this decision the committee ex'
pressed the certainty that the popula'
ton and the army will lend their
assistance for the difficult task Of ere
ating a new government which will &C
cept the wishes of the people and enjoy
their confidence.
All Ministers Put in Jail
"The executive committee rested II
self upon the population of the capital,
which was in full revolution, and upon
the army, completely united with the
reyolutlonists. Il arrested all the min
listers and sent them TO Jail. the
Duma declared that the ministerial
cabinet no longer existed.
To-day. on the third day OF the
revolution, the capital, where order Is
returning swiftly is completely In the
hands of the executive committee OF
the Duma and of the troops which gar
risoned Petrograd and numbered more
than 10000, which troops support the
revolution. Deputy Engelhard, Colonel
Of the Great General staff, has been
appointed commander of Petrograd by
the committee.
yesterday evening the committee is
sued proclamations to the population,
to the troops, railroads and banks, ask
ING them 70 resume their usual ac-
tivities. Deputy Gronski was chosen
by the Duma committee for provisional
management of the Petrograd Teleg-
raphic Agency. (This probably refers
TO the semi-oficial Russian news
,oor.,r ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16
Prefers Abdication to
Loss Of Power

The answer has not been received
and the whole cause of the abdica-
ton is still most obscure, but from
the fact that he gave up his crown
it is taken for granted here that ne
preferred this to making any con-
cession which would in any way
limit his own autocratic power. 1t
is known that he has held a strong
conscientious belief in the divine
right of kings. Well informed Rus
SLAMS here declare that he could not
have commanded the support of a
single important general if he had
attempted to meet the revolutionaries
with force.
According TO information received
here, the Russian people have been
most distrustful during recent events
of the personal influence of Empress
Alexandra. She was supposed to
exercise the greatest influence over
Emperor Nicholas. Before her mar
rage to the Emperor of Russia, in
1894, she was the German Princess
Alix of Hesse-Darmstadt.
In his announcement TO the Com
mons, Chancellor Bonar Law said:
"Only tonight message has been
received from our ambassador to
the effect that a statement from the
Duma announced that the Emperor
had abdicated, and that Grand Duke
Michael Nexandroyitch had been APP
pointed regent.
"There is some comfort for US IN
the comparative tranquility with
which this change was conducted.
There is also real comfort that all
the governments information shows
that the movement was not in any
sense directed toward an effort to
secure peace by Russia.
"On the contrary. the discomfort
was not against the government for
carrying on the war, but for not car
rying it on with that efficiency and
energy which the people had ex-
pected."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16

vidually and as nation.
! Pro-Germans Blamed
/ For Food Riots
The recent food riots in the Rus
sian cities, which formed the basis
for the revolution, were not caused
by war conditions, in the opinion OF
Russians, but by the Vaccinations
OF the pro-Germans, who have now
been imprisoned. They are declared
to have been trying to force the
nation to a premature peace by fore
ing starvation through disorganiza-
ton Of the food supply. Against
this clique men Of all classes and all
opinions have now revolted.
No country engaged in the war
has undergone a worse time than
has Russia recently. With three
years harvests unsupported, every
part of the country has been suffer-
ing from want of food, even the
wealthy frequently being unable to
buy bread and meat for love or
money. Meanwhile, the articles OF
primary consumption, like outer,
milk. oil, coal, leather and soap are
almost equally scarce.
The Russians recognize that there
is economic dislocation, due to the
war, but they also know that the
present shortage is about 80 per
cent due to transport difficulties
1t is a case of the aristocracy and
Germans.
I Ist is a case Of the aristocracy and
the democracy uniting for the COM
mon good. The first step was the
killing of Rasputin, the wild and re-
dictionary monk who had such power
over the Gar
Gives Duma
Control
The revolution was as successful
as it was sudden. 1t has given COM
plete control of the government OF
Russia to the Duma, backed by the
army, and what is termed the Push
the War Party" is now in power.
The revolution, which evidently
was carefully prepared, broke out
simultaneously in Petrograd and
Moscow. The garrisons, which
obeyed the instructions of the revolu-
tionarics, Immediately took posses
sion of these cities.
All pro-German reactionaries are
being rounded up by the new govern
ment. Strict military rule pre-
walls, and the army has the situation
so we'll in hand that it is not ex-
pected adherents Of the late govern
ment will be able TO offer any serious
resistance, even in remote provinces.
Reuters Petrograd correspondent
sends the following dispatch, under
date of March IA;
Your correspondent has been in
the streets both night and day for
the last three days. He has seen
long lines of hungry men, women
and children, and has seen the wan
ton firing of rifles and machine guns
and civil war in the main thorough
fares, but has not heard single
word against war.
Fighting
In Barracks
The military in Petrograd is taxi
ing orders from the committee and
is patroning the city, which is quiet.
The fighting which occurred was in
the barracks, and a number Of Off
GERS were killed.
The Grand Duke Cyril informed
the Duma that he would place at its
disposal the marines under his or
ders, and afterward visited NJ. Rod
zianko in the Duma and told him
=
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16

Petrograd, March 15.-Last weeks
factory strikes and street demonstra
tons, comparatively innocent in them
selves, provided the spark which sc.
aAame the growing unrest and angry
discomfort that pervaded the entire
population Of Russia. Thus small mani
festations Of hungry factory workers
crying for bread changed in single
day into a revolution which swept the
whole city, spread TO the government
troops who had been called TO hold the
crowds in check. and, supported by the
Duma, ended in the downfall of the
government.
The revelations in the Duma of gov
eminent stupidity and corruption, and
allegations of treason against the chief
members of the Cabinet, sent wave
Of protest through the country, and all
political factions, except a small reac-
tionary group, which still cherished
traditional ideas Of the old regime
which existed before Russia received a
constitution, declared themselves firm
ly against the sinister influences which
had been undermining the best efforts
Of the country successfully TO carry on
the war.
Even the Imperial Council which
never before in the history Of the coun-
try had allied itself with the popular
will, held special meetings, in which at
tention was called to the serious con-
ditions TO which the country had been
brought by the UnScrupulous designs Of
governmental heads"
Dark Forces" Pro-German
With unanimity unprecedented, the
entire population presented solid
front against the government. The be-
lief prevailed everywhere and was ex-
pressed that pro-German court circles
and the government were doing every
thing in their power TO interfere with
The proper conduct Of the war and bring
about n separate peace.
Sturmer, Rasputin and Protopopof
formed picturesque trio, known as
"the dark forces" against which the
chief animosity of the country was d.
rected. But powerful as they were.
these figures were declared to be only
symbols Of German influence which was
"militating against the patriotic desire
Of the mass Of the Russian people for
war until victory"
After the assassination Of Rasputin
and the removal Of Sturmer from the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16

enlist in organizations for the pres.r'
walton Of order. the emblem beng Z
white band on the arm. The order
Of duty was: at is useless " hrsi
disarm minors and intoxicated persons
prevent pillage and maintain order 10
the Streets"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16
Ends Underground
Naneuvres

In fact, the liberal friends of
Russia in this country were never
more hopeful Of the future Of the
country than tonight, and they, as
well as all whose hearts are set on
a vigorous prosecution of the war,
are encouraged by to-day's develop
ments. With the pro-Germans out
Of the way, it is believed that Rus
STA, after a brief period Of recon-
struction has passed, will be able TO
throw her strength into the war far
more effectively than she has yet
been able TO do.
1t is also not at all likely that
there will be any further under
ground peace maneuvres going on
in Russia. The sympathetic CO.
operation of the new government
with the other allies is assured. Al
ready it is reported that the ambas-
sailors Of Britain and France have
established official business relations
with the new rulers.
II is evident that the Duma, the
army and the popular leaders Of the
Duma and the Zemstvos were in
complete accord with the revolution
and that il had been most carefully
planned. For months past il had
been evident that the hands Of the
army we're being fettered b. the
bureaucrats, while the people at
home were starving in the midst Of
great Accommodations Of food. The
attempts by the people through the
Duma TO reach the Gar had been
unavailing, and the dismissal Of the
Duma last week made the events Of
this week unavoidable.
The great point Of the present
Upheaval lies in the fact that II is
"a no wire anti-monarchical, or even
battle between the autocracy and
the democracy. The Russian army,
the people and the Duma are all
eager 70 press the war with the W
most vigor, enggy and enthusiasm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16

Sturmer, former Premier, the lead
ers Of the reactionaries, have been
killed.
There is no confirmation Of this,
and the indications are TO the con-
trary. Petrograd dispatches under
Wednesdays date say the two min
listers and other prominent men who
were arrested by the revolutionaries
are comfortably housed in the Taurus
Palace. The Petrograd correspon-
dent Of "The Times" saw them there
on Wednesday. NJ. Sturmer was
busy with papers at desk and NJ.
Protopopof was lying on a sofa, a
physical wreck.
The garrison Of Petrograd, called
upon by the reactionaries to defend
them against the people, revolted and
loined in the rebellion. The bureau
Gratis then attempted TO bring troops
from Finland to suppress the revolt,
but they refused TO 90. 1t was then
that Kronstadt was seized. Helsing-
fcrs, where a few troops are still
loyal to the old government, is being
besleged. Two deputies from the
Duma, NJ. Pepelauff and NJ. Taskine,
at once went to Kronstadt and took
over the command.
The Car was at the front when
the disturbances broke out, and a
series of messages appealing for his
aid were sent by the revolutionary
leaders before they resorted to ex-
IRENE measures. When the ministry
was ousted he returned to his palace,
where the Czarina is said TO have re-
manned, and was waited upon by
committee of the Duma, which pre-
scented an appeal for a parliament
airy form of government. lie was
informed at the same time that the
revolution was not anti-monarchial
and that the future would depend
on his answer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16
Telegraphed
To Fleets

"The President Of the Duma sent
kilograms to the commanders of the
Baltic and Black Sea fleets, to the
chiefs Of the armies on the Northern,
Southwestern, Western, Rumanian
and Caucasus fronts, and to the
chief Of the General Staff request
ing that the army and navy preserve
absolute calm and to be sure that
the struggle against the foreign
enemy was not suspended or weak
ened even for a single moment. The
telegram sent these commanders
added:
"'As hitherto, the army and navy
must continue firmly and valiantly
~ defend the country, and while the
provisional committee is aided by
the military element in the capital,
and with the moral support Of the
people in restoring calm and regular
activity, each officer, soldier and
sailor should fulfill his duty
"The officers Of the Petrograd
garrison at a general meeting unani-
mously agreed TO recognize the au-
thority Of the executive committee
a the Duma until the formation Of
a perngnent government.
AN imperial bodyguard regiment
rode into Petrograd to-day. 1t IS
estimated that there arc now 10000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16
Troops and People
Declare for Revolution

Petrograd, March 15.-The garrison
at Kharkov has formally Joined the
revolution and is supporting the pro.
visional government. Strikes in sym
pathy with the movement have been
called in factories and on the streetcar
lines.
Kharkov is the capital Of the prov
ince of the same name. 1t is 480 miles
south of Moscow and has population
of about 100000.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-10-26

week to decide on a settlement or =
suit"
But" l began, and paused there
summarily. No sane man would
devise scheme to destroy money
on the risk of it's value recov-
cry and where the act would bring No
gain. Marvel did not give me any
hint that might have enlightened me
and before the interview had led to
further developments there was an in
terruption.
1t was the original of the first pho
tograph Marvel had shown me who
now burst unceremoniously into the
room-Howard Sutherland. His face
was flushed and heated, his eyes fired
with the widest excitement He fell
rather than sank into a chair, fairly
collapsing under some terrific mental
strain. Catching his side with his
hand, painting painfully, he almost
sobbed out:
Another blow-the worst yet! We
bank"
Take time, we are friends" spoke
Marvel reassuringly, with a motion OF
the hand embracing myself Tell
your story-we will do the thinking
for you"
There was something pitiful in the
picture presented of proud, strong
man bent down by a weight OF trou-
Bile, dread and, above all, mystery. 1t
was this latter element that brought
the distress. To me it was all incoher-
ent, the motive the purpose obscured
and / could tell from the manner of
Marvel that he did not yet see the
light.
According to the banker, when the
cashier had gone to the document
chest that morning he had found
missing a bundle of notes represent
ing one-half the accommodation paper
of the bank
1t would be difficult for any person to
negotiate the notes without our being
called up first, as the impress of re-
ceipt by the bank is stamped upon
them.
Then why selected" I could not
help break in.
Il will answer that" interrupted
Marvel crisply. This last blow at the
bank is one of series made by the
hand of an enemy. There can be no
other hypothesis upon which to pro-
coed. and l now know my ground"
Il have not one in the world" de
clared the banker, and l could not
doubt his clear frank eye and open
face.
Some one is trying to ruin you"
declared Marvel play for delay in
the settlement of the claim for that