Show CZAR PROCLAIMS PEACE bespeaks Bec peaks blessing in dussias Rus sias devel and prosperity st petersburg Pete isburg an imperial maul festo was issued thursday thu raday proclaim ing tho the ratification of peace between russia and japan it says god has caused our fatherland te tc suffer stiffer sore bore trials from the blows bloms ol of fate in a sanguinary mar ar but th the struggle has afforded manifold proofs of the bravery and courage of oui glorious troops against a brave and mighty enemy ahls war so painful for us all la is now over the eastern portion of our country will develop itself in peace and good neighborly orli ness with the japanese empire which has now become aur friend in communicating the restoration of peace to ou subjects m a 0 are sure euro they will join in our to god to give a blessing on our great labors in conjunction with men elected by the people for tho the development and prosperity of russia NICHOLAS |