The Dying Czar.

Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 102, 24 October 1894, Page 2

The Dying Czar.

I Per Press Association ] Paris, October 22. M. Flourens does uot anticipate that the Czar's death will weaken the relations between Franco and Russia, but be considers it must modify tbe general situation. The Czarewitch, having always been closely associated with his father, has au intimate kuowledge of the entire course of diplomacy followed by him, and will continue his policy. St. Petersburg, October 22. Tho public were taken by surprise by the bulletin announcing the desperate condition of the Czar. The secrecy observed and the rigid censorship maintained over the press have giyen rise to a rumour that the Czar is really dead, but it is not generally believed;. The Czariias lost 321bs weight in ten days. He has ordered a telegram to bo sent to tbo Princess Dolgorouki that his condition is weak, but ho hopes to recover. October 23. Princess Alix has arrived at Livadia, and it is reported that her marriage to the Czarewitch will be celebrated on Weduesday. There is great excitement in Moscow owing to tbe rumours which are current that tbe Czarewitch refuses to ascend the throne. The Czar, it is said, is hastening the marriage with a view to compel hia sou to abandon his idea of renunciation of the throve. The Imperial Council advise that the second son, Grand Duke George, should renounce his rights as heir-presumptive iv favor of his brother, Grand Duke Michael, Tbe Czarina is thoroughly prostrated. The only bulletin issued to-day states that the Czar slept intermittently for five hours, that he roao with his usual appetite, but tbat his strength is decreasing, otherwise his condition is not changed. Daily prayers are offered up in every church in Russia, and also by the army and navy. Later reports from Moscow state that the rumours about tho Czarewitch aud Prince Georgo are not believed.