i' EVENING LEDGERPniIADELPHI,';FRIDA:Y. -MAKOH 16, rr KTrar - ' ' o ;L917 ffNDON HAILS NEW RUSSIAN REGIME; WASHINGTON SEES GAIN TO THE ALLIES' WAR CAj I PUMA TO CALL GENERAL ELECTION; 1SJUW DJi.lVJLUUJtlA.TlU KUijllJ LAUNCHED tUoofd front ! One These general election? will give nil the people of the empire nn opportunity to voice their opinions ns to tho form of government and the personnel of the ' 'officials who will administer that government. Order is being restored today throughout Russia. ' The Empress is reported to be Buffering from an hysterical attack. Tho Czarevitch is ill. Provision prices, kept up to extenuating levels by duplicity of Ministers and crafting underlings of the old government, decreased enormously today. Great jtorcs of foodstuffs were found concealed in various parts of tho city tho same tort of foodstuffs which the former Minister asserted had been exhausted thioughout Pctrograd. The new government under tho Executive Committee of tho Duma is rapidly dining strength from all classes. Nobles of tho empiro were reported today to be meeting In various places and pledging support to the new order. The Duma today Issued n proclamation to the laboring classes of Petrograd bidding them select one representative for each thousand men to aid in the reconstruction of tho government." One of the curious results of the revolution apparent today was the soldiers ' an dthe populace joined In a busy hunt to arrest policemen. Several thousand have already been locked up and the public is eagerly enjoying tho hunt for more. , The new Otbinet under the Premiership of Prince Georges E. Lvoff is in full control of the Russian Empire. Following tho forced abdication of the Czar and the complete success of the revolution aided by tho masses and tho army, the new tovernment has established itself in the respective administrative departments. The Grand Duko Michael Alcxandrovitch, brother of tho Czar, has been proclaimed regent. "The re-establishment of a power capable of achieving a victory, as dem onstrated by recent events, will increase the popular enthusiasm and multiply the national forces of the people's anger and their determination," declared Prof. Paul N. Milliukoff, new Minister of Foreign Affairs, today. "Our revolution was the shortest and least bloody of any in history," he asserted. Minister of Justice Kercnsky today decided upon a general amnesty of nil political offenders, except thjpsc who, during the war, have been guilty of treason and inefficiency. Grand Duko Nicholas, commanding the army of the Caucasus, telegraphed President Rodzianko, of -the Duma, today that in agreement with General Alexieff, Chief of Staff, of the army, he advised the Czar to abdicate. Such action, he held, was the only possible step to save Russia, bring the war to (.successful conclusion and avoid fateful circumstances. The end of the revolution wns achieved in Petrograd, only after three davs fighting in the streets, but today, with a brilliant spring sun emerging from the clouds as though to hail the new regime, shops and banks are once more opening, the street cars arc running, and the capital apparently is already accustoming itself to the tremendous change so suddenly brought about. In Moscow, Kharkov and Nijni Novgorod, as well as the naval base of Cronstadt, the same end wns gained, according to all reports, by acclamation, amid universal rejoicing and without the slightest bloodshed. The British and French Ambassadors have already established relations frith the controlling committee of the Duma. Everywhere the army, so far as It has been heard from, has rallied to the support of Hhe Duma. The men who hold tho reins of government arc: Michael V. Rodzianko, President of the Duma; Paul N. Miliukoff, Progressive leader of tho Duma; M. V. Nekrasoff, A. I. Konovaloff, L. I. Dmitrukoff, A. F. Kercnsky. M. S. Tshkeidze, V. V. Shulgin, S. I. Shidlovsky, M. A. Makaraulpff, V. N. Lvoff, V. A. Rajevsky and Colonel Englehardt. This is the "staff of tho temporary government." The members of the new National Cabinet are announced as follows: PRINCE GEORGES E LVOFF Premier, President of the Council and Minister of the Interior. PROF. PAUL N. MILIUKOrr rprcign Minister. PROF. MANUILOFF, of Moscow University Minister of Public Instruction. A. J. GUCHKOFF, formerly president of the Duma Minister of War and Navy. il. ICHINGAREFF, Deputy from Petrograd Minister of Agriculture. N. V. NEKRASOFF, vice president of tho Duma Minister of Communication. DEPUTY KERENSKY, of Saratov Minister of Justice. N. V. NEKRASOV, Vice President of tho Duma Minister of Communications. M. GODNEFF, Deputy from Kazan Controller of State. The waves of disorder and bloodshed which havo enveloped Petrograd for a week are gradually subsiding today and in their stead is coming lawful order and comparative quiet. Only the desultory rifle crack of some isolated sniper hidden in the housetops gives indication of the stirring, history-making events of tho last alx days. Everywhere is there indication that the new government willsoon bo push ing ahead the affairs of State in orderly and business-like fashion. The con fidence of the masses is unlimited. Thero vveio approximately 60,000 soldiers In tho capital today. Tho majority of them went oer to tho Duma revolters at tho fltst call, and for tho first time In dirk Russia's history tho military are popular in Petrograd today. Tho smiling Cossacki were chceied lepcatedly as they trotted down tho thoroughfares today on their wild little ponies. Available figures on the casualties of the week's rioting and fighting placo tho number in excess of 500. Tlieso figures probably do not tell tho full story, as many of tho wounded crept away and hid until they could see how tho revolt vvm coming cut. These nie now emerging fiom their hiding places and going to hospitals. It Is reported that General Cruhslloff, who was so succnssfiil against tho Gei ttans In Gulicla, will be appointed as commander In-chief of the Russian nrmlei loon Gcnral Biusblloff had repeatedly complained to the Czar that the Russian army and Government wcro honeycombed with German spies and hampered his movements. JIc, llko tho Grand Duko Nicholas, fa-vorcd a more vigorous prosecu tlon of the war. and ho has pledged his wholehearted support to the now Govern ment. But ono member ot the old regime bids fair to remain In tho new Government, r?M..n1 mi-i i if M..l.f, rtulA nf CtnrY Tf la rannrtAd thnt lin Villi bO nrtDOlllted vVMl-Ul .U1UIK1VI V. J11CA1CU, V(l"-l . ".' - - -, '" " -- I military dictator of tho empire, always, though, to be under tho will of tho Duma. Pledges of loyalty to the Duma government poured into retrograd today in ltrce numbeis from commanders of troops In tho vnrlous provinces and outlying districts. ATtMT TLDDOnS T.OTAT.TY The pledges camo In lesponse to a gen eral appeal to tho military, Issued by Duma President Rodzianko, saying that It was absolutely necessary for the safety of the nation to maintain the power of the army, M. Rodzianko also sent telegrams to the admirals of the Black Sea and Baltic lleets. Response from tlieso were being awaited today. The Duma 'bead pointed out that there must of necessity be a brief period of con fusion In the affairs of the nation while the new government la establishing Itself. It would bo an ideal moment, he pointed out, RULES RUSSIA AFTER CZAR ABDICATES afi I mWBBBk TSaTaTaTaTaTaTaTaTaaV WgSBk I'--: W $ I eflHSHa. A mmMmmmb'-, twmmmmW ' Vu I f mmmmmmWmt v. ImmmWmW ill A i SUMnHHiHB iZtmWmmmmmmmmmr ' afl r MMfliHaHI 'i&uff&BWZjmmmmmT i 1 i SHBifll 'pdr ' - 'SIh ' ill v'isz ': wsi4flraw- hunting the secret police, who are hidden In garrets, and, under the orders of Proto popoff, are spasmodically Indulging in rifle and machlnc.gun sniping. l)o nnd hooli gans, who added confusion to the Indis criminate firing by plundering, are being disarmed. One of the most Impressive scenes of the revolution was the nrrlvnl of the Preo brajensky Guards, with their colonel nnd other officers, nt the Tnurls palace. The men, nil of giant stnture, wcro drawn up In ranks four deep the whole length of tho enormous Catherine Hall. Tho president of the Duma camo to greet them. On the nppearnnco of M Rodzianko tho colonel's voice rang out: "Preobrnjcnsky, atten tion I" The whole reglnunt stood nt tho silute M. Rodzianko then saluted tho guards and said: . "Soldiers of the truo faith, let me. ns an old soldier, greet jou according to our cus tom. I wish you good health" THANKS GUARD REGIMENT ,rWo wish good health to your ex cellency," came a thunderous response Tho president continued "I want to thank you for coming to help the members of tho Imperial Duma to establish order and safeguard the honor nnd glory of our country Your comrades nro fighting In the trenches for the might nnu majesty or Kussla I nm proud that my son has been serving since tho begin ning of the war In your gallant ranks Re turn quietly to your bnrracKs nnd como hero nt the first call when you miy be required " "Wo nre ready," nnswered the guards ' Show us tho wny ' "The old authority Is Incapable of lead ing Russia tho right way," wns the Presi dent's answer 'Our first task Is to estab lish new authority, which wo nil believe and trust win be nllo to sav and magnify our mother Russln " Tho BOldlcrs marched out, shouting, "Hurrah I" M Rodzianko greeted In tho samo manner tho ofllcers and men of tho Grenadier Guards nnd the ofllcers nnd troopers of tho Ninth Cavalry Regiment. All regiments, nfter visiting the Duma, returned to their barracks, with bands playing nnd colors flying amid tho enthusiastic cheers of tho people trol of 60,000 troops nnd the regular life of the capital Is being rapidly resumed. Russia haa stepped from nrchalo autoc racy to ultra-modern democracy In three short days. Tho cost In blood has been almost Insignificant considering the Im mensity of the transition. Tho revolution had long been expected here Tho announcement oi Its actual cul mination caused no surprise, especially in view of the fnct thnt communication had been suspended between Petrograd and London since Monday. There was only ns tonlshment that tho revolters had succeeded srt quickly. Meritorious Mention for Navy "WASHINGTON, March 16 Ut II. S. Halsllp, three petty officers aMt I nrnin.., .uiMiciiy uimiviicu iu uiQ TV cruiser Milwaukee, have been corns by Secretary Daniels for meritorious i In attempting to save the cruiser fr structlon after she grounded In Huh Sugar Company to Pay Extra BOSTON. March IS Tho Central Agulerro Cugnr Company has declared the regular quarterly dividend of J2.C0 n shnro and an extra dividend of $7.60 per share on tho common stock, pnyabto March 31 to stock of record March 26. MONEY 9 m m m v A tua IAVTCJ I RATEON DIAMONDS! AND FURS FRIDENBEI 37 N.II2T.(fittnibtrtftAnl' MP Cor. SBfrButtonwMJ At TO LOAN uN-4..te., dwut '" w a vwityU'WiWAMf rami Duko Michael, second son of the Emncror Alexander III. nnd younger brother of C7ar Nicholas, has been appointed Regent of the Russian Empire- following the abdication of the Emperor and tho as sumption oP governmental control by the Duma nnd army. thooo arrested nio not being made public It is reported that among the prisoners thero nro cx-Prunler .Stunner, ono of the most rabid reactionaries In the old Cabinet, nnd hated becauso of his pro-German ten dencies Rumors havo been heard In the streets that they and others h.ivo been executed, but thero Is no confirmation Those, who nro In ftnrgo of tho work aro milntalnlng n dlcueet silence and proceed ing swiftly with their work ftoremykln formerly ono of the most pow erful of tho little group ol mm mn i iiuihIIhk tho Czar, Is nlio u prlsnnci I'ormcr Homo Minister Mnklakoff Is another HL'NT roil SPIES ON The greatest hunt for traitors nnd spies In history is on tod i Tho populace nnd the army joined in this systematic hunt for pro-German Intriguers It was their brazen activities that worn tho prlmo cause of tho downfall of tho C'ar nnd bis absolutist Government Not even tho highest nobles wcro exempt from this spy hunt General SuKhomllnoff, former Minister of War, wns ono of those nrrcsted Ho went to Join a notablo company of thoso whoso words were law In other days Tho populace nnd tho fully sympathetic troops of the city brooked no opposition to their control Baron Stokellferg fired on n group of soldiers from his window His house was promptly stormed Tho Baron was drug ged out Ho was carried to tho sldo of tho quay and summarily executed t Count Proderlcks, tho nged Minister of tho Imperial Household nnd nlde-dc-cnmp to the Emperor, was discovered In hiding His llfo was spared, but ho was sent to prison to Join other notables of tho other regime Meanwhile his houo had been completely wrecked Countess Klein Mich icl, long suspected ns a German spv, was discovered In hid ing at tho Chinese legation. Soldiers promptly took her In custody. No nioro dramatic Incident occurred In tho list few days of rioting than that of tho airest of tho fanner Minister of War, General Sukhomllnorf. A group of soldiers nnd of hastily armed people (.elzed him Tho soldiers demanded his Instant execu tion recalling vivid stories of the former Minister's dupllcltv .and treasonable deal ings with Germany Deputy Kercnsky, Minister of Justice In tho Provisional Government, Intervened He appealed to tho mob to sparo tho former Mlnlntcr's life, declaring Justice would be meted out to him Ho declared Sukhom llnoft desired nothing better than Immediate execution Tho crowd wavered and Kercn sky won tho d ly But then the soldiery demanded their for- trtnf i Mpf't .tni.rniMM.in slnl.hnmllnirf Itlm. ' nptf tnrn lift ntitnlntn i-nm lila onMiiMnra nrii handed thrm to soldiers of tho group which guarded him Ho bowed, brokenly, nnd sub mitted himself to their mercies Totterjng In his dlsgrnco nnd overwhelmed with de spair, ho wns taken awny with difficulty, hardly belnjj able to walk He was Imprls oned in Taurls Palace, whero other notables wcro held On Tuesday nflernoon, while the sailors-, with bauds playing, weri on their way to the Taurls Palace, a machine gun secreted on tho top floor of the military hotel, for merly known ns tho Astoria, whero n num ber of English ofllcers reside, opened fire, w hereupon tho mob stormed the hotel nnd wrecked tho ground floor General Poole and other British ofllcers took steps to so cure tho protection of their women nnd children, who were all saved A delinquent who fired on tho sailors was killed At 5 p m the Admiralty surrendered. At 3 o'clock tho Prefect of Police nnd all officials, who had deserted the palace dur ing tho night with the Ministers, dispersed to their homes or disappeared Sit George Buchanan paid a call on the I'orelgn Offlco yesterday morning, walking with M Palelogue, tho Trench Ambassador Ho was recognized by tho people near the Winter Palme, and they greeted him with cheers nnd escorted him back to tho British Embassy, where they g.avo a rousing dem onstration In honor of tho Allies On Wednesday morning, after a night passed quietly, all tho shops were open and nil Government buildings and public util ities wcro under tho reliable protection of members of tho city militia, enrolled by the municipality United students' organiza tions uro co-operating with the troops In Russia Riding Toward Democracy LONDON. 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