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;NIHiIiIST . -THE..,REIGN OF TERROR. POPULAR CONCESSIONS. [By Cable]. London, March 17. A mine leading to the palace of the Gzarewitch, the present Emperor of Russia, has been found under the street in which the building is situated, gnd in a house close by a large quantity of explosives was discovered. The object in view was evidently the destruction of the Czarewitch’s palace and inmates. The Russian Press advocate great political changes in the Empire in the direction of; liberalising the form of Government; A: decree has been issued by the Emperor of , Russia which lessens the severity of Siberian exile; March 20. The Emperor of Russia has thanked the_ Houses of Lords and Commons for their addresses of condolence on the death of his father the late Emperor Alexander.
A circular issued by the Russian . Go-vernment-promising internal developments With a view to amelioratwg the political condition Of'the people, and advocating a pacific foreign policy, has favorably impressed the various European Governments.
The ceremony of removing the remains of the late Emperor Alexander to the Cathedral at St Petersburg was purformed with great pomp. The new Czar looked pale, but was cool and collected.
Several important arrests of Nihilists have been made, and fr,ep(i discoveries are continually being made at St Petersburg of Nihilist and infernal machines, which are laid down in various parts of the city. •
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2503, 29 March 1881, Page 2
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229LATEST FROM RUSSIA. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2503, 29 March 1881, Page 2
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