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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4859, 24 October 1894, Page 3

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[ United Press Association.] tßy Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.)

(Received Oct. 24,11.45 a.m.)

Memiourxe, October 24.

The Rev. Mr Scott, gaol chaplain, assorts that Otto Junckon admitted that ho believed Mrs Needle was guilty of attempting to poison him, though ho was not conscious of what she was doing at the time, Junckeii, however, denies this mid says ho believes the woman was innocent, He received a letter written the night before the execution, referring in endearing terms to her dead children, and to a hope of meeting thorn again, but there was no trace whatever in it of compunction for the crimes for which she was hanged.

The Czar's Illness, [ United Pirn Assoeiution,] (By Eketrie Telegraph.—Copyright,) (Received October 24,0.50 p.m.) St, Pktkiisiujhg, October 23. Princess Alix has arrived at Livadia, and it is reported her marriage to the Czarewitch will be celebrated on Wednesday, There is great excitement in Moscow owing to the rumours which are current that the Czarewitch refuses to ascend the throne. Tho Czar, it is said, is hastening the marriago with a view to compel liis son to abandon the idea of renunciation of the throne. The Imperial Council advise that the second son, Grand Duke George, should renounce his rights as heirpresumptive, in favour of his brother Grand Duke Michael. Tho Czarina is thoroughly prostrated, The only bulletin issued to-day states that the Czar slept intermittently for five hours, that he rose with his usual appetite, but that liis strength is decreasing, otherwise his . condition is not changed. prayers are offered up in Bjory church in Russia, and also by Whe army and navy. w (Received Oct. 24,10.45 a.m.) St. Pbtersiiurg, October 23. Later reports from Moscow state that tho rumours about Czarewitch and Prince George and not believed.