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Show CZAR BIDS WARRSGRS A FONO FAREWELL Crack ' Kegiments of Hussian Army Leave St. Petersburg1 for the Front. . . ST. PETERSBURG.. -Feb. t17. In the courtyard of the winter palace the Czar today ' r.cviQwe'd .tlie Third-battalion of the 'First Siberian rifles, which is proceeding, pro-ceeding, to , the .far Eafjt. , , 'The reviv to'ok'pla'ce in the' presence of the Czarina, the Dowager Empress, Orand -Duke Michael, "War Minister Kuropatkln, Gen. SakharoiT, chief of staff, ntid a 'number of court officials. After' the inspection the rendering of thc national anthem b' the band and cheers from the .spectators,, his .Majesty made a speech to the departing soldier?, In which ho said: "My brothers, I am happy to be able to see you nil before you leave, and I wish 3 on a good journey. I am firmly convinced that you will all uphold 'the honor of your .anclijnt' regiment and readily risk your lives for - your 'dear fatherland. ".Remember, -your foe Is brave, confident confi-dent and crafty. Fiom my heart I wish you success over your opponents. I blest' you, my brothers, and with you thc famous First Siberian regiment; may Seraphim pray for you and accompany ac-company you In all your ways. "I thank the officers for volunteering their services, and once more I thank you all, my brothers, with all ray heart. God bless you." The battalion, accompanied by Its baggage wagons, then marched past, the Czar calling out to the men. as they went by; "Good-bye, my brothers." |