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THE MOKNINC? OEEGONIAU, 8ATUEDAY, MAECH 4, 1905. 3 GZABHASYiELDE Calls His People to Aid in Legislation. HE ISSUES A DEGREE Ministers to Prepare Plans for an Assembly. EACH CLASS TO BE SEPARATE He Grants Limited Freedom, but Guards Against Repetition of French Revolution, Though Promises Concessions. BT PETERSBURG, March S. In the Alexandra Palace at Tsarskoe-Selo, sur rounded by the ministers and a few mem bers of the court and with the Empress at his side. Emperor Nicholas this after noon affixed his signature to a rescript containing His Majesty's decree to give elected representatives of the people an opportunity to express their views on the preparation of the laws of the empire. This Is the autocracy's final response to the agitation In favor of participation by the people in government, which haa brought Russia in the last few months almost to the brink of revolution. No change In the regime of autocracy Is in volved for the present and it means neither a constitution nor a national as sembly. At the same time It recognizes the principle of the people's right to be heard regarding laws under which they must live. Whatever the result may be, the document Is sure to mark an epoch in Russian history as Important as the sign ing of the emancipation manifesto, the Zith anniversary of which It was Intended to signalise. The signing of the document came at the end of a dramatic scene, the climax of -which was an Impassioned speech by Emperor Nicholas to his ministers, in which he declared that ho sought only the welfare of his subjects. "I am willing," the Emperor said, "to fihed my blood for the good of my people," Purposo of the Rescript. From the lips of a high personage who was present when the rescript was signed the Associated Press Is able to give the following authoritative statement: Th action, of the Emperor today U not a ntpp toward representation, but the actual grant to the people of the means whereby their duly elected representatives can place before Hie Majesty their views of every Important measure affecting them and recommended by the Council of the Empire. Moreover, If one reads, the rescript .carefully, one will flea that it contains a distinct promise of something' In the future. Its small beginning will not ln vclve the surrender ot the principle of au tocracy now, but yhat It may evolve In the future only the future can determine. We do not expect that It will meet the wishes t radicals and extremists of any class; noth ing would eatlefy them but the complete over throw of the existing regime. We do hope, however, that after mature deliberation It will meet with the approval of moderate men, who are sincere well-wishers of the country. The Emperor has been much maligned and misunderstood abroad. Nobody appreciates the trials and Buffering be has endured the last few months. He has been represented as Indifferent to the condition of his people. Noth ing could be further from the truth. Not only the welfare of the people, but the greatness cf Russia Is his role care. For him the two are lndlssolubly linked. For this reason he refuses to surrender the autocratic power In favor of a constitutional regime. Why? Be cause he Is convinced, as he virtually says in so many words in the rescript, that the peo ple are not prepared for popular government. The heterogeneous elements of the population Poles. Tartars, Armenians, Mongols and other races are only held together by the au tocracy, whose end would mean the fall of Russia as a great state But the Emperor recognizes the strength ot the outcry against tiie bureaucracy, as manifested by addressed and memorials votedt'y all classes of society, and has yielded to their demand. The peo ple a representative can make known directly ta him their views concerning every law which the Council of the Empire proposes. The manifesto and the rescript must be read together. To Americans the former doubt less will appear as a strange medieval doc ument; but it must be remembered that it Is the Emperor's word to his people in every con dition of life, scattered from the White Bea to the Black Sea and from the frontiers of Germany to the Pacific. It will be read In every church, in every hamlet of the empire. It is a personal appeal to the people to sup port the government in its hour of trial, and should be read in that light. The rescript, on the other hand, is addressed to the Minister ot the Interior. Under the Russian law only nobles have the right to address memorials to his Majesty In person; all other classes must communicate through the Minister of the Interior. The rescript, therefore, must be re garded as bis Majesty's reply to the vast num ber ot addresses adopted by Zemstvos, muni cipalities educational, commercial and pro fessional associations end even communes. Each Class Kept Separate. Proceeding, the personage above quoted, who probably himself will be one of those intrusted with the elaboration of the re forms, explained that the details all re mained to be worked out; but In a general way he revealed the Important fact that It is not the present Intention of the gov ernment to have representatives of the tllfferent classes sit together to deliberate on the laws, but that the representatives of each class will be constituted Into a permanent body, elected at stated periods. The jurisdiction of each body will be lim ited to the expression of -views on the particular legislation affecting such class. Moreover, the sitting of the different clasee? may be held at different times. Thus representatives In no sense will con stitute an assembly to formulate or die cuss laws, avoiding thereby the danger from convocation of a general representa tive assembly, which, like the States-General ot France might take the reins in its own hands and transform itself into a national assembly. The humor In which the rescript will be received is awaited with the keenest anx iety. Extremists are expected to denounce the government for steering a middle course, yielding something In the form of popular government while retaining the essence of autocracy; but the government docs not hope to satisfy this class. If It rallied the moderates to the support of the government it would be satisfied. The workmen left their meetings In St. Petersburg this afternoon, threatening to renew a general strike. Tonight the streets are again full of Cossacks; and every preparation and precaution has been taken In anticipation of possible trouble tomorrow. Following Is the text of the rescript: Text of the Rescript. True to the ancient custom of the Rurslan people e the expression of Its feelings to the throne in days of joy or sorrow for the father land, the nobility, Zemstvo assemblies, com mercial associations and peasant communities have offered from all parts of Russia con gratulations on the birth of the heir to the throne, with expressions of their willingness to sacrifice their fortunes for the successful termination ot the war and to devote all their strength to the establishment of order in the state. In my own name and In that of her Majesty, I order you to convey to them our hearty thanks for the expression ot their loyal feeling, which, in the present very grave times, is ah the more pleasing as an ex pression of their willingness, at my call, to co-operate In the successful execution of the reforms announced by me. and Is entirely in accordance with the wishes of my heart. My desire Is to attain the fulfilment ot my intentions for the welfare of my people by means of the co-operation of the government with the experienced forces of the community and, continuing the work of my crowned an cestors, to retain the prestige of the Russian nation undiminished and to maintain order therein. I am resolved henceforth, with the help of God, to convene the worthiest men pos sessing the confidence of the people and elect ed by them to participate in the elaboration and consideration of legislative measures. Taking Into consideration the peculiar cir cumstances of the fatherland, the multiplicity of its races, and in certain parts of the country the weak development of citizenship, Russian rulers .in tholr wisdom instituted reforms in accordance with their mature requirements, but only in logical sequence, at the same time" considering the continuation of firm historical ties with the past as a pledge for the dura bility and stability of the present. In undertaking these reforms I am con vinced that local needs and experience of life and well-weighed and sincere speeches of tbote elected will ensure Xrultfulnew to legisla tion for the real benefit of the people. At the same time I foresee all the complexity and difficulty presented In the elaboration of this re-form, while prccervlng absolutely the im mutability of the fundamental laws of the empire. I have confidence in your long admlnlitrfc tlve experience and value your tranquil as surance In approbation of a special conference to meet under your presidency to consider means to accomplish this, my will. May God bless this good beginning. May God help you successfully to secure the wel fare of the people confided to me by God. (Signed) NICHOLAS. RALLY AROUND THE THRONE Czar's Manifesto Denounces Rebels and Appeals for Loyalty. ST. PETERSBURG. March 3. The text of the imperial manifesto, pub lished by the Official Messenger today, calling on the country to rally round the throne In defense of the empire from its internal enemies, is as fol lows: An inscrutable Providence has been pleased to visit our fatherland with heavy trials. A bloody war in the Far East, involving the honor of Russia and the command of the wa ters of the Pacific Ocean, so urgently neces sary to the consolidation of the peaceful pros perity, not only of our -own, but of other Christian nations throughout the ages, has Imposed that great strain on the strength of the Russian people, and has swallowed np many dear victims near to our heart- While the glorious sons of Russia are fighting with Belf-sacriflcing bravery, risking their live for tbelr faith, for their Emperor and for their country, disturbances have broken out In our own land, to the Joy of our enemies and our own deep sorrow. Blinded by pride, the evil minded leaders of a revolutionary movement make Insolent attacks oa the holy orthodox church and the lawfully established pillars of the Russian state, thinking that by severing the natural connection with the past they will de stroy the existing order of state and set up In Its place a new administration on a foundation unsuitable to our fatherland. The outrage on the Grand Duke Serglus. who ardently loved the first capital of the empire, and met his end midst the sacred monuments of the Kremlin, deeply shocks the national feeling of everyone to whom the honor of the Russian name and renown and his home are dear. We humbly bear the trials sent us by Provi dence, and derive strength and consolation from our trust for the grace which God has always shown to the Russian power and from the im memorial devotion which we know our loyal people entertain for the throne. With the help of the prayers of the holy orthodox church and under the banner ot the autocratlo might of Emperors, Rusila has already frequently passed through great wars and disturbances, always issuing from her trouble and difficulties with fresh and unbending strength. Neverthe less, the recent Internal disorders and the In stability of thought which, have favored the spread of revolt and disturbances make It our duty to remind all those In the government institutions of their services, and to call upon them to display increased solicitude In the safeguard ot the law. order and security. In firm conclousness of their moral responsibility as servants of the throne and of the father land. Thinking unceasingly of the welfare of the people, and firmly trusting that God, after he has tried our patienoe. will give victory to our arms, we appeal to right-minded people of all classes to Join, each In his calling and his place. In single-minded co-operation, by word and deed. In the great and sacred task ot over coming the stubborn foreign foe and eradicat ing the revolt at home, and in wise efforts to check the internal confusion. We wlh to re mind everyone in this connection that only if there is tranquillity of mind throughout the whole population Is it possible to realize our alms for a renewal of the quiet life of our people, strengthening the prosperity of the state and perfection of its administration. Let all those rally around the throne, true to Russia's past, honestly and conscientiously having a care in accord with ourselves for every affair of state. May God send down on the clergy holiness, on those in authority Justice and truth, on the people peace, on the laws power, and on the faith strength, to the consolidation of the autocracy and the welfare of our dear eubjeota. NICHOLAS. Disappointment to Liberals. ST. PETERSBURG. March S (4:40 P. M.). Emperor Nicholas manifesto, en tirely reiterating Russia's aspirations In the Far East and appealing to the loyalty of the people to turn away from sedition and support tho government In order that the projected reforms may be carried out, has proved profoundly disappointing to the Liberals. The latter believe that it will not only aggravate the existing crit ical situation, but Is likely to precipitate a veritable crisis If this Is the Emperor's final response to the practically unani mous demand of the Intelligent classes for a vote In the government. DEMOCRACY OPPOSES REVOLT Issues Manifesto Warning Poles Not to Invite Slaughter. WARSAW. March 4 (12:30 A. M.). The new Governor, General Makslmoff, Is ex pected to arrive Sunday for a three days' visit. He -will take over the office early In April. The gas works strike has ended and the workmen will return to their labors to day, thus avoiding the danger of the city being left In darkness throughout Satur day night, when outbreaks are most feared by the authorities. The gas com pany has granted a nine-hour day. The Workmen's Association of the Na tional Democratic party has Issued an anti-revolutionary manifesto, declaring that only fools think of starting a revo lution at the present moment, and says that the only result would bo the slaugh ter of innocent workmen. The authorities assert that they have no fear of trouble today. They say they have sufficient troops to maintain order. A deputation of citizens at Warsaw and other Polish cities is going to St. Peters burg to see M. WItte, president of the committee of Ministers, and the Minister of Education. In an attempt to secure concessions, including the introduction of the Polish language in the schools in or der to get them reopened. The agitation among the Polish peas ants Is reported to be spreading. 1500 Pianos At Factory Cost MANUFACTURERS' 100 Pianos Rent Club Sale PROFIT-SHARING SALE This Is the Greatest Opportunity to secure a good high-grade piano at small cost ever presented here. The manufacturers Join us In shar ing the profit with you in order to dispose of 1500 pianos. If you want a piano at practically factory cost or at a savin? of from $100 to $150 now Is your opportunity. Our en tire line of high-grade pianos is at your disposal, and no cheap pianos bought for the occasion. If you cannot call In person write for full particulars. All sold on our easy-payment plan of 56, JS and $10 per month. If you cannot take up the purchase now Join our "rent club sale- and secure the same low prices. A New Department "RENT CLUB SALE" Of XOO pianos, all of a good stand ard make. Three styles to select from and the prices are J 23 8, $256 and $268, a guaranteed savin? of $90. INITIATION FEE SAO And the piano delivered free. HERE IS THE PLAN' Tou pay tb initiation fee. of $5.03 and the piano is delivered to your home free. Tou then pay us $5 per month for one year, making $60. We will then take up the rent con tract, allowing the $60 paid to ap ply on the purchase price and you pay the balance at rate of $7,0) per month. Books now open ready for members. Who will be the first? Allen & Gilbert-Ramaker Co. COR. SIXTH AND MORRISON PLOWS INTO CARS Engine Runs Into Inaugural Excursion Train. SEVEN OHIOANS ARE KILLED National Guardsmen From Cleveland Killed and Injured by Excursion Train With Campaign Club Which Followed. PITTSBURG. Pa., March 3. Seven men were killed and a score of persons were Injured tonight in a rear-end collision of special trains ' bound from Cleveland to Washington on the Pittsburg. Fort Wayne & Chicago Railway, carrying Ohio delegations to the inauguration. The first train of seven cars carried a battalion of Ohio National Guard engineers. It stopped at Clifton, eight miles -west of Pittsburg, to repair a hot-'box. The sec ond train, -with the same number of cars, carried the Tippecanoe Club of Cleveland, a band and 25 women. The special trains were running close together and the rear brakeman of the forward train did not have time to run back. The engineer of the rear train said the block signal lights showed green and he ran ahead at 45 miles an hour. His locomotive plowed through the rear Pullman of the forward train and half way into a tourist sleeping-car Just ahead. All the officers of the engineer corps were In these cars and all the casualties occurred In them. The wreckage caught fire and all the forward train and three cars of the rear train were burned. New trains brought the dead and injured to Pittsburg. Captain Charles EL Pope was the only officer of the engineers battalion to es cape Injury and he will be m command of the battalion, which will return to Cleveland. The Tippecanoe Club will continue to Washington. Of the Tippe canoe Club only two men are mlsalng. They may be among the Injured who were taken to a hospital at Rochester, Pa. The dead: CAPTAIN WILLIAM B. HEJIDUT, battal ion surgeon. LIEUTENANT DONALDSON C. 6CHO FIELD, of Company D. architect. CORPORAL JAMES KEHO. PRIVATE 1L R. HELD. FRANK PINNET. aged 10 years, aon of Lieutenant O. C Pinner, TWO UNIDENTIFIED MEN. The Injured are all from Cleveland and Include: Major J. B. Gnigs, both legs broken and otherwise hurt; probably fatal. George Rojllr, may die. O. C Plnney. Quartermaster. Colllnwood, etull fractured; nay die. James Gray, negro cook; may die. Floyd Palmer, ucrious. Lieutenant Clifford B. Haskins. of the naval reserves. Hugh Bldmann. general agent of a life In surance company. Lieutenant Eugene Steam. Lieutenant IX W. Briggs, of tbe naval re serves. C A. Bond, ward of O. C. Plnney. Sergeant William Mclrlah. Lieutenant F. Vaaderberg. Captain Geckler. Adjutant Walter McArroa. Editor Arrested for Moral Effect. WARSAW. March 2. The police made numerous arrests in the course of the night, including Stanislaus Lubickzy, editor of the Kurjer Codrienny. He is not believed to be connected with HUIII Or Ck.il KTT Ml UUM. Czarina Will Seek Rest In Germany.. ST. PETERSBURG. March S. The Em press and her children shortly will visit Darmstadt. The Czarina Is honorary chief of the second regiment of Prussian dragoons now located in Darmstadt, and Her Majesty has Just presented the regi ment with her photograph. Persons -who have come In contact with the Imperial family at Tsarskoe-Selo during tho recent massacres say that the "Empress is com pletely broken down, and will now hardly "be recognized as the original of the picture' painted lasj year for the Second Dragoons. CARTE 1TTLE IVER PILLS SICK HEADACHE Positively cured Toy these Little Pills. They also relieve Distress from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Hearty Eating. A per is remedy for Dizziness, Niusea, Drowsi ness, Bad Taste in tie Mouth, Coated Tongue Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. They Regulate the Bowels. Purely Vegetable, SraaH PHI. Sm&U Doh. Small Prlot the agitation movement bnt It t his arrest was ordered for Its moral ef fect, Lublckzy being one of the best- jenown persons in Warsaw. The military and police patrols have been lnriv in creased, and are now stopping and search ing persons in tne streets for revolvers. ELECT OF PEOPLE. (Cont'nued from First Pajr ) M. R. Thorp, chief of staff, and Thomas C. Noyes, Adjutant-General. The escort of tho civic division will be the Conkllng Unconditional Republican Club, ot Utica. N. T., In command of Major Klncald. The right of line has been given to the Re publican Club of New York City, which will bo commanded by Louis Stern, presi dent. The citizens, of. the District of Co lumbia, mounted escort, which, with the Conkllng Uncondltionals and tho Repub lican Club, of New York, will constitute tne staff, will be commanded by William F. Galligher. Tho Civic Divisions. The civic grand division will be divided Into three divisions and half a dozen bri gades. The first brigade, first division, will be commanded by Major-Gcneral C. O. Howard, U. a A., and will be composed exclusively of organizations from the State of New York. Captain A. S. Per ham will serve as chief of staff. The sec ond brigade, first division, will be com posed of U organizations from the State of Pennsylvania. The third brigade will bo confined to the organizations from Ohio, five In number. The second division will bo In command of General Joseph Wheeler, U. ' S. A.,, whose fame as a Confederate leader will be Immortal. Tho first brigade of the sec ond division -will b commanded by Gen eral J. Stuart MacDonald, and will In clude a buglo corps from Adrian, Mich., a representation from the Spanish War Vet erans, the Knights of Maccabees and ono or two other organizations. The second brigade, second division, will include the much-advertised cowboys of the West, commanded by Seth Bullock, former Sher iff of Deadwood, S. D. Organizations from Minnesota and New Jersey will march" in this brigade. The third brigade, In com mand of George M. Pratt, will bo headed by the Republican Club of Harvard Uni versity, the members uniformed In their red mortar-board caps and gowns. High Schoolboys from nearly every state In the Union will march In this division, which will also Include the newsboys cadets of Toledo, Modern Woodmen of America, the United Boys' Brigade of America, and a company from the Junior Order of Recha bltes. The third and last division will be com posed of colored organizations headed by the Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury. This division will contain only one brigadeof ten organizations and will include the "Blaine Invincible Repub lican Club, of Washington: the Flelsch man Club, of Cincinnati, and other clubs from Philadelphia, Pittsburg " and Balti more. Illuminations, Fireworks, Ball. The parade should conclude at about 6 o'clock. At 7:30 o'clock In the even ing the city will be Illuminated by hundreds of thousands of electrio lights, artistically grouped and ar ranged, and the display of fireworks will begin on the ellipse south of the White House. More than 33000 has been spent for this fiery festival and an elaborate programme has been ar ranged. This will be free. At 8 o'clock the doors of the Pension building will be thrown open for the reception of guests for the Inaugural ball. At 9 o'clock President Roosevelt will open the ball, which will continue until midnight. On Monday three dedicatory concerts will be given by the Marina Band at the Pension building. GIVES UP DAY TO VISITORS President Overrun With Callers Letters From King Edward. WASHINGTON, March 3. President Roosevelt's day before his formal in auguration to tho Presidency was al most a continuous run. So great was too pressure from visitors upon tho PresMent'3 time that the regular semi weekly Cabinet meeting was abandoned and Sir. Roosevelt gave up as much of his time as he possibly could spare from executive business to greeting and shaking hands -with callers. He said to his friends that this day of all others, his time belonged to the people and it afforded him genuine pleasure to meet them. The people came from every part of the Union, their common desire being to extend heartfelt greeting to President Roosevelt. The President appeared at his office early and plunged immediately Into the mass of work which had accumulated since yesterday. Many Senators and Representatives called to talk a mo ment with the President, regarding measures either pending in Congress or already before the Executive for ap proval. Most of them, in addition to their official errands, presented constit uents wno are In Washington to wit ness the inauguration. The President was kept busy affix lng bis signature to bills which had been enacted by Congress. He ap proved several hundred measures during the day. Including four uf the big ap propriation measures. The President and Mrs. Roosevelt are entertaining a large party of relatives and friends at the White House. Sir Mortimer Durand, the British Ambassador, presented to the President a personal letter of congratulation on his approaching Inauguration and the beginning of a new administration from King Edward. Sir Mortimer re celved the cordial thanks of President Roosevelt for' his kindness in deliver lng the letter. Th letter was sealed Artistic Picture Framing High-Class Watch and Jewelry Repairing Lowest Prices Upman,Wftfe 3 Co New in the Men's Store We are displaying in our Men's Store the very latest Spring; ideas in New Shirts, splendid values at S1.O0, Sl.oO, $2.00. New Neckwear, splendid values at '50d, S1.00, $1.50. New Half Hose, splendid values at 25, 506. we desire to call your attention A Great Men's Handkerchief Sale The goods offered are makers' seconds Not dam aged at all A thickened thread here or there is all that's wrong. Sale prices are about half real value. 20c sorts. .129 35c sorts. .19 75c sorts. .29 50c Music 15c A great special for today Chas. K. Harris' Three Big Hits I'm Trying So Hard to Forget You. His big- new ballad hit Sweet Samia O, O. (From the School Girl.) It Makes Me Think of Home, Sweet Home. From Mother Goose Harry Von Tilzer's Big Hit Just Across the Bridge of Gold. . Chiffon Turbans $1.75 Yesterday's announcement of new chiffon Turbans at $1.75 brought out a crowd Enough of them for today. Turbans of chiffon with full tucked brims, the crowns of horsehair braid, others of fine silk straw braid, choice of six shapes, in black, navy, reseda, brown and cardinal; a most re markable value afe $1.75 In the Notion Store MENDING TISSUE Mends perfectly tears in gloves, clothing, etc. Yard pieces 10c. NEW CROWN PIN BOOK containing 60 pins, all sizes Assorted colored heads, book 'Sc. HAIR PINS Shell and amber, 6 in box for 106. SCISSORS Real hand forged Scissors in sizes up to 6 inches ; special 25c. PAPER NAPKINS Many new styles, 30 designs 126 to 356 per hundred. 25c Ribbons 18c No matter how much in demand or how hard to get a ribbon may be, you're always 1 sure to find it here at a cut price. Our 4-inch all silk, extra quality Taffeta Eibbon in the following: colors: White, cream, pink, blue, cardinal Nile, mais, lilac, old rose, navy, turquoise, black, etc.. which sells regularly at 25c; at the extraordinary low price of, per yard 18 C 50c Lace , Hose 37c II 50c Neckwear 35c "Women's new lace Hosiery in all-over lace and lace boot designs, full fashioned, high-spliced heel, double toe, Hermsdorf fast black; the reg. 50o quality at 37 15 instead of 20c for child's school Hose, 1x1 ribbed, fast black, medium weight, double knee, spliced heels and toes. 35 It embraces all the newest effects in Venise lace, linen turnovers, Madras four-in-hands, etc., in white as well as in all the light Spring colors. The values are exceptional, being fully equal to those shown elsewhere at 50c. We call your attention to the very hand some assortments of 'white Hungarian em broidered sets we are displaying, per Bet, 75c to $2.00 and Its contents are known only to the President and to Kins Edward. This is the first of the letters from foreign rulers which It has been Indicated would be sent to President Roosevelt. TROOPS POURED INTO POLAND Government Prepares for Revolt, and Wealthy Flee From Land. WARSAW. March 3. Tho Emperor's manifesto was published here today. It Is feared its reactionary tone will have a had effect. Every one Is nervously antici pating the developments of the next few days. It Is rumored that martial law will be proclaimed here March 4. Three regiments of Infantry And some squadrons of Cossacks arrived here today. The authorities apparently' are concentrat ing troops at critical centers In readiness for emergencies. Several Infantry regi ments and a strong force of Cossacks are stationed at Lodz. The 6Xodus ot the wealthiest people of Warsaw continues. The trains to Ger many and Austria are crowded. There have been further arresta of Jour nalists. Including M. Dauald. editor of the GIos Krezywlcki, and the editor of the Ojlnowon. Germans Predict New Disasters. BERLIN', March 3. The Russian Em peror's manifesto to his people, synchron izing with the defeat of his army In the Far East, Is treated by the newspapers of all opinions as being the beginning of a fresh period of misfortune for Russia. The conservative and monarchical news papers predict renewed disorders, al though they also believe that the author ities will be successful In suppressing dis turbances, because these rioters7 are with out arms, without organisation and with out efficient leadership; but, although in ternal order will be preserved, some of the influential editors believe that a flow of economic anarchy has already set In, and that as the months go on It must make Itself felt In lessening the energy In supporting the Manchurlan army and Russian, credit abroad. New Governor of Baku Named. TTFLIS. March 3. General Malama, act ing commander-in-chief of the Caucasus, has issued an order announcing to the people that under the powers granted him by tho Emperor he has Invited Prince Arallach Vori. the Emperor's aide-decamp, to fulfill the functions of Governor General of the town .and government of Baku. Last Illness of Senator Wolcott. MONTH CARLO, March 3. The sud denness of the death of ex-United States Senator Edward O. Wolcott Wednesday night was a great shock to his friends here. In whose company he took, excur sions and whom he entertained unUI a few days before bis fatal IllnesS: He first caught cold at Palermo, then went to Cannes and finally came here. His cold continued, but otherwise Mr. Wol cott appeared to bo in good health. Ha was a daily visitor to the Casino, where he took great interest in the play. Tha ex-Senator kept to his room for two days before calling a doctor. PARIS. March 3. The body of ex United States Edward O. 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