6 JANUARY 1917, Page 10

A Reuter telegram, published on-Wednesday. contains -the follow. ing. particulars

The names of those who took part in the deed are generally known. It is no exaggeration to say that the whole of Russia breathes more freely for the removal of a most baleful influence, recognized as one of the pivots of the Germanophile forces. This hideous mediaeval night-- mare is now dissipated, and no purpose would beservedly recapitulating its immoral horrors. One may leave history to marvel at the power wielded by the uneducated Siberian peasant with his notorious depravity, whose name is execrated throughout the length and breadth of the Empire. His unlimited- sway over certain personalities is generally ascribed to hypnotic powers."