THE CZAR'S HEALTH.
(by electric telegraph.-copyright,) St, Petersburg, October 25. A Bulletin to-day states that the Czar passed a good night, but his appetite is no better. There is no increase of somnolence, but the dropsy is slightly worse. He lives chiefly on buttermilk.
On Sunday he received the Sacra ment.
The Czarewitch has signed all State papers since Thursday last. The Grand' Duke George, second son of the Czar, has renounced his right as heir-presumptive in favour of his younger brother, Grand Duke Michael. N
The journey of Princess Alix through Russia was like a state reception, triumphal tirches being erected in all the towns', she stopped at. Replying to a deputation at Moscow, she said she was deeply touched at the welcome that had been ae-> corded her. Immediitely' upon arrival at Liviadia the Czarewitch took her to the Czar. The meeting of the stricken monarch and the young bride was of a touching nature. ' The Czar was after wards ■ excited and convulsive. The marriage is to take place today. • Later. The reports that the wedding of the Czarewitch and the Princess Alix was celebrated yesterday is riot yet confirmed. The Princess was warmly welcomed on her arrival in Lividia, where, triumphal arches were erected, and there were many other marks of popular affection'. A manifesto signed by the party of " Russian Rights," secretly circulated in St. Petersburg, demands the restoration of the popular rights usurped by a despotic Government. .Livadia, October 25. .Both wedding carriages, and mourninp coaches have arrived at Livadia, and the wedding will take, place today.or to-morrow. It depends on the i Czar's coniition. . •; ; .'/ London, October 26. The latest ■bulletin from Livadia states that the' Czar slept a little and rose as usual. The dropsy has not increased. '.<;. '
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Waikato Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 3484, 27 October 1894, Page 8
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