THE CZAR.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XV, Issue 3421, 27 October 1894, Page 2

THE CZAR.

London, October 26. -r The British Medical Journal says the doctors punctured the Czar's legs and relieved the dropsy. They are now operating with a view to relieve the effusion into the thoracic cavity. The Gear has dictated a loving fare* I well to the people. The latest bulletin from Livadia states the Czar slept a little and rose aa usual. The dropsy has not increased. The correspondent of the British Medical Journal telegraphing from Livadia, states that the Czar's condition is one of imminent peril, and that the disease is running its course, though his sufferings are somewhat reduced, but that there is no hope of his ultimate recovery. Lord Rosebery, speaking at Sheffield, eloquently eulogised the Czar as a worshipper of truth and peace, and declared that his death would remove the greatest guarantee of the peace of the world. Another operation has been performed on the Czar, relieving the dropsy mm the chest. The Czarina is wheeled into the Czar's room a few times each day. The Russian Embassy here has received much better news, and it is now even hoped the Czar may still be able to sail for Corfu. Another bulletin reports that the Ozar slept fairly last night. The dropsy has increased, otherwise hi 3 condition is unchanged. St; Petersbukg, October 26 ' MM. Goube and Suzon, French specialists, have been summoned to Tivadia m order to preform an oper* ation. The admission nf the Princess Alix into the Greek Church, and the format betrothal, are expected to take placa immediately, but an early marriage at Livadia is now Raid to ba unlikely. Washington, October 25 President Cleveland considers the death of the Czar will be an international calamity. He is a prominent factor m the maintenance of peace, and entitled to the gratitude of the nation*.