Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 36, Number 54, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 February 1904 — APPEALS TO HIS TROOPS. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

APPEALS TO HIS TROOPS.

Viceroy Alexieff Says the Almighty Is with the Russians. The text of an order issued to the Russian troops by Viceroy Alexieff follows: “A heroic army and fleet have been intrusted to me by his majesty, the Em-

peror, and now, when the eyes of the Czar of Russia and of the world are upon us, we must remember that it is our sacred duty to protect the .-Czar and the fatherland. “Russia is great apd powerful and if our foe is strong] this must give us additional strength! and power to fight•

him. The spirit of the Russian soldiers and sailors is high. Our army and navy know many renowned names* -which must in this hour serve as an example to us. “Our God, who has always upheld the cause that is just, is doing so now. Let us unite for the coming struggle; let every man be of tranquil mind, in order the better to fulfill his duty, trusting in the help of. the Almighty, and let every man perform his task, remembering that prayer to God and service to the Emperor are never wasted. Long Give the Emperor and the fatherland!" God be with us! Hurrah!’’

ADMIRAL ALEXIEFF