ATTEMPT ON THE CZAR'S LIFE

Press, Volume XLVII, Issue 74518, 6 February 1890, Page 5

ATTEMPT ON THE CZAR'S LIFE

Paris despatches of December 30th quote private letters from St. Petersburg to tne eflect tbat the recent so-called "relaiMe, of the Czar was not a return of the Inflo* enza, but a much more serious matter. While in apparently good health he was seized with pains in the atomaeh after leaving the table. His; attendants became greatly alarmed and summoned physicians who administered remedies for poison. The court story is that poison was foand mixed with the food which the Czar had eaten. Nihilists confirm the report, and boast that the poison was administered by one of their numoer; The Czar's condition was critical h*, 80 ." 1 * time, but powerful antidotes and skilful treatment saved his life. ____ . _ The condition of the Czar was reported as serious on January 2nd. Ajpanic was caused the preceding evening by a report of his death. ■-■•• The Imperial Guards were confined to the barracks, aud all functionaries on active duty were ordered 'to remain at their posts. Thirty-two Russian officers were arrested for conspiracy against the Czar. The story that the Czar was poisoned 1 by Nihilists is revived. It is reported that the Czar's doctors have observed in him symptoms of cutaneous poisoning alter wearing his German uniforn-