Show PRESENTED AT COURT Ambassador III Received b by Emperor Nicholas of Russia St Petersburg Jan i Nicholas today received W W Rock Rockhill hill hUl who presented his credentials as American ambassador to RussIa The emperor engaged the diplomat in private private vate conversation for halt half an hour after which Mr Rockhill presented Montgomery Mont Montgomery gomery r jr secretary of the American embassy Mr and Mr Schuyler at the palace The customary ceremonial the reception of newly appointed diplo diplomats mats was observed The carriages of the ambassador and the secretary were provided by state which also pro provided provided vided an escort and bodyguard of Cos Cossacks Cossacks sacks Mrs Rockhill was not presented to the empress as she Is still confined to her bed She has been unable to par participate in any of the New Years re receptions receptions |