A CHAT WITH THE TZAR.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 53, 1 November 1915, Page 6

A CHAT WITH THE TZAR.

RUSSIA'S ROYALTY AT HOME. M. Jean Cruppi, the former French Minister of Justice, gives an account in the "Matin'' of an interview which he recently had with the Tsar. My reception was of the most cordial description (says M. Cruppi). The Sovereign, after a reign of 21 years, looks quite young, and carries himself vevy modestly with an extreme simplicity. His welcome was quiet and pleasant, but his voice rose firm and clear when he affirmed his will- which is the will of all Russia—to continue the war until the victories have been achieved which are necessary to assure the freedom of Europe and the. triumph of right. "The peasants say 'thee' and 'thou' to me," said the Tsar. "Every day I receive addresses from them. 'Go forward and be firm,' they say; 'and we are always behind thee.' " THE TSA KEY ITCH. The SovPr ( -'p,!,'s tone hot'n,'. I|H emotion (M. Cruppi continues) wne.i

at frequent intervals he speaks to me, iu a kindly tone, of France, of our heroic army, and of the mutual feeling of confidence which animates the two Allied nations. While the Tsar is speaking thus the, door opens, and a beautiful child appears. The Fmperor smiles and pr.v| sents me to the Tsarevitch, who remains beside his father. 1 The picture thus presented gave me an insight into the simple and tender faniilv life at Tsarskoe Selo. I Towards the close of the audience the Emperor recalled ill the friendliest manner President Point-are's visit to Russia last year, at the tragic hour when German ambition was preparing to involve the world in war. "1 have always present in my mind," .said the Emperor, "the firm language which the President ol the Republic addressed to me on July 22nd at the moment he was leaving Russia. "France," his Majesty added, "may rely upon my unshakable will to tight on until victory crowns our efforts.' Neuter.