THE CZAR'S HEALTH.

Otago Witness, Volume 01, Issue 2123, 1 November 1894, Page 39

THE CZAR'S HEALTH.

Press Association— By Telegraph— Copyright. BT. PetbhßßUßG, October 24. The latest bulletin regarding the Czar states that the pulsation of the heart has not Improved, and that dropsy is increasicg. Th« patient i« languid, and there are symptoms of slight convulsions. His appetite, however, la a little better. ' The journey of Princess Alix through Russia wai like a State reception, triumphal arches being ersoted in all the towns she stopped at. Replying to a deputation at Moboow, ehe said ehe was deeply touched at the welcome that had been accorded to her. Immediately upon hw arrival the Czarewltoh took her to the Csar. The marriage is to take place to-day. The pulsation of the Czar's heart has not improved, dropsy ie increasing, and there are gymptomi of alight convulsion. His appetite, however, U a little better. Ootober 25. A manifeito signed by the party of •'Russian Rights" has been «eoretly circulated in Bt. Petersburg, demanding the restoration of popular rights usurped by a despotic Government. A bulletin to-day state» that the Czar passed a good night, but his appetite is no better. There Ib no Increase of twmnolenoe, but the dropsy is 6lightly worse. He lives chiefly on buttermilk. On Sunday he received the sacrament. The Czarewitch has signed all State papers iinoe Thursday last. The report that the wedding of the Czarewitoh and Princess Alix waß celebrated yesterday is not yet oonflrmed. The Princess was warmly welcomed on arrival in Livadia, where triumphal arches were erected, and there were many other marks of popular affection. The Grand Duke George, second son of the Cztir, has renounced his right as heir presumptive in favonr of his younger brother, the Grand Duke Michael. Ootober 26. The marriage of the Czarewitoh and Princess Alix is fixed for Monday. October 27. Princess Alix has been formally accepted into tbe Greek Ohurch and exchanged rings with the Czarewitch. October 29. The Czar* condition is unchanged. The press refer in grateful terms to Lord Rosebery's remarks aa to the Czar being a factor of peace. The wedding of the Czarewitch and the Princees Alis bas been postponed pending the arrival of the guests. M. Grube, the French specialist, has successfully tapped the Czar for dropsy. October 30. The Czar, it is said, is taking less food, and his condition is weaker. He suffers from a oongh, and in an attack discharges blood and phlegm. Lokdon, October 23. Reports from Darmstadt state that the Czar shows temporary improvement, and has been able to take a snort walk in the garden. The Bt Petersburg correspondent of Tha Times says that the Czar's appetite has decreased and he Is no stronger, while the Chronicle has it that he has slightly improved, but that his condition is still hopeless. Later reports from Moscow state that the rumours about the Czarewitoh and Prince George are not believed. October 25. The latest bulletin from Livadia states that the Czar slept a little, and rose as usual. The dropsy has not increased. \ Tbe British Medical Journal says that tbe doctors punctured the Czar's legs and relieved the dropsy. They are now operating with a view to relieve the effusion into the thoracic oavity. The Czar dictated a loving farewell to his people. President Cleveland considers that the death of the Czar will be an International calamity, as be baa been a prominent factor In the maintenance of peace, and therefore is entitled to the gratitude of the nations. Both wedding carriages and mourning **Qb»t*YeuriTea&tUTa4b. The madia*

will take place &>-day 6* to-morrow, but it depends on the Czar's condition. October 26. Tbe 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 pomewat reduced there is no hope of ultimate recovery. MM. Grube and Guvon, the French specialists, who were summoned to Livadia, have performed an operation on the Czar for the purpose of relieving the dropsy on the ohest. The Czarina is wheeled into the Czar's room a few times each day. The Russian embassy here has received muob better news, and it is now «yen hoped that the Czar may still be able to sail for Corfu. The admission of Princess Alix into the Greek Church and her formal betrothal are expeoted to take place immediately, but her early marriage at Livadia is now said to be unlikely. A later bulletin states that the Czar slept fairly last Dight. The dropsy has increased, otherwise his condition is unchanged. The Czarina is worse. October 28. I The latest bulletin re the Czar states that he Is improving, and is in better spirits. The Russian Embassy in London announceß that the Czar is much better and I ! that his appetite and energy are increasing. I ! October 29. A bulletin states that M. Grabe, the French specialist, has suooesgf ully tapped the Czar for dropsy. The Times asserts that the medical attendants are now more than satisfied with the results of their treatment of the Czar. Paris, October 24. Le Figaro's Odessa correspondent wires that the Czar's end is imminent, and that drowsiness has begun.