The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-17

IeideT DrOIhef, the C1tle OF nelr pTeSIlptlSe ue-
lscended to him and remained with him until
the Czarovitch Alexis was born in 1904. After
this event he continued to be, known as the re-
| gent Designate who would act as guardian to
the boy in case of his father DEATH until 1913,
when his second morganatic marriage drove
the long suffering past endurance.
But before this offense there was long
series of affairs which contributed consider
ably to the gossip Of European courts
The grand duke was relieved of his COM
Imand and sent to command a line regiment on
the desolate stronghold Of Orel
He didn't CO. Instead he took himself to
Moscow, and there eased his aching heart with
the affection of one Nine. Marmontoff, twice
divorced.
One cause of the Russian revolution may be
lsafely indicated and without fear or error in
statement. The Russian people have been most
distrustful during recent events of the personal
influence of the Empress Alexandra She was
supposed to exercise the greatest influence
over the Emperor Nicholas. Before her mar
Iriage to Nicholas she was the German Princess
Alix Of Hesse- Darmstadt. The revolt was a
move directed against the autocratic party and
an effort to '.clean house, and sweep from
power those close to the car who were more
| pro German than pro-Russian.
In the matter of personality, considering
the character Of Regent Michael, it would
| seem that the people of Russia almost jumped
from the frying pan into the fire. Surely, this
uncle of his nephew was not an admirable per-
son to charge with the upbringing of the young
Czarovitch Alexis.
| The later abdication of Michael as regent
designate has put an end to the Romanoff
dynasty.
| If Mr. Edison has been at work for eighteen
hours day for some weeks in behalf of ma
tional defense projects, something is sure to
have come of it. It is reported that he has sub
mitted to the naval consulting board fourteen
recommendations with regard to various mat
tiers, presumably centering upon means Of de-
Tense against submarines, and submarine con
struction. Others Of our scientists have made
practical suggestions and the board has mass
of data for the navy department to consider.
We are beginning now to bring our strongest
resources to bear on the matter of national de-
Tense; brains and money are already enlisted
in the cause on the materially constructive
side There is money to pay for service of
men in the ranks and there is disposition to
appropriate as much money as is needed; we
need most the men to serve, and time in which
to train them. This is business which sci
ence cannot accomplish. We must depend on
intelligent patriotism on the part of our peo-
pie, acting through their Legislators and as in
dividuals.
Bernstorff said if German U-boats sank an
American ship it meant war. Following the
ousted ambassadors remark an American yes
sci was torpedoed without warning and sunk.
Well, does the Bernstorff say-so hold goodi
The queen of Holland ought not to be criti-
cised by Dutch legislators for engaging in win
ter athletic pastimes. Her government is skat-
ing on pretty thin ice in its neutrality efforts.
President Wilson has summoned the sixty
fifth congress in extraordinary session, and the
outlook is that the term extraordinary Will be
| fully justified before the legislators recess.
After all is said and done the probabilities
are that thrift gardening will not adversely at
feet the tennis industry in Keokuk.
All that the back yard vacant lot, thrift and
school garden plans need is consolidation I'M
der competent leadership.
! None would be surprised at revolution IN
Germany. Russia has started the ball rolling