The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1917-03-22
RUSS|A'S FATE IS IN
HANDS OF THE ARMY
NEW GOVERNMENT CAN NOT EN-
ouRE UNLESS APPROVED BY
100000 SOLDIERS.
Surrender Of Throne by Emperor May
Be Followed by Republic or An
other Ruler May Be Chosen
Should Army SO Decide.

Petrograd.- house OF Romanoff
which has ruled the empire for 400
years. came TO an end with the alb.
dieation OF Nicholas II, perhaps the
weakest representative OF his line.
Although apparent from the begin
ming OF the revolution that the re,
moyal OF the monarch was the newt
able end. the actual fact came as an
overwhelming surprise to the popula-
ton, Within four hours after the alb
dioaticn OF the Grand Duke Michael,
who automatically became regent on
the passing OF the emperor, the crowds
In the streets had secured ladders and
began to tear the imperial insignia
from the winter palace and the front
OF buildings on the main thorough
fares.
Just what form the new government
win assume is Indefinite. For the
moment entire authority rests with
the twelve members OF the duma ex.
ecutive committee and the cabinet
headed by Prince Lvoff. who, accord.
ing TO some forecasts, will be presl.
that In tho interim and until the con
vocation Of constitutional assembly.
power will slowly pass into the hands
OF the new cabinet, which will then
present the anomaly OF new govern
ment without a supreme head.
The reception OF the new manifesto
at army headquarters is awaited with
the greatest anxiety for II is known
that unless II Is favorably met by the
100000 men at the front the new
regime cannot endure. There Is no
reason TO suppose that the soldiers on
the fighting line will show a different
attitude from the soldiers and civilians
In Petrograd and other cities. except
In as far as their remoteness from |
the scene OF the revolution and par
tial ignorance OF the conditions which |
brought II about may affect them. But
since upon their acceptance their an |
swer Is being breethlessly anticipated.
with them rests the decision as to
whether Russia shall build up a new
government on prepared foundation
OF be plunged into further disorder.
As early as two months ago rumors
became current that the emperor
would be forced TO surrender his
.hrone. Until that time the chief dis.
satisfaction at the economic disorgani.
.ation OF the country and the Grim
nal mismauagcmen OF affairs was
'ented against the cabinet and the In.
luenee OF the court was only vaguely
alluded to, without touching the per.
ION OF the emperor II became def.
litely known that all irresponsible
md evil influences symboiized by
ueh figures as Sturmer, PrOtopopotr
nd Rasputin, had deeper and more
'owerful source than the government
tsef The prevalence of startling |
umors OF court scandals and intrigues |
nd the existence OF mysterious chan.
els, which seemed to run from court
ireleg into the camp OF the enemy. |
to bring the imperial fam |
" into complete disfavOr.
Whether these were true or not, II | |
'as felt that the weakness OF the rul- 4
lg family In allowing persons TO d.
Get the affairs Of the country who n
.ere secretly designing against the |,
est interests Of the nation and ap =
arently dang all possible to inter
ere with the proper conduct Of the c
ar untitled them to govern the coun Z