The Times of Monday published from its St. Petersburg correspondent
a striking account of the manner in which the members of the Duma, on the eve of war, sank all their differences in a common purpose. The Cadet leader, for instance, was seen walking arm-in-arm with the reactionary Jew-baiter, M. Purishkevitch. The members were received by the Emperor, who spoke with great emotion of their coming trial. Then raising his voice he used the homely Russian saying, "Great is the God of the Russian Land." The Deputies responded electrically with a thunderous cheer and sang " God Save the Tsar." The Emperor, speaking again, said, " With all my soul I wish you success." Then crossing himself, be exclaimed " God be with us !" " God be with us !" resounded from all sides. Deputies crossed themselves and spontaneously burst into singing the anthem "Lord, Save Thy People." Many were moved to tears.
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