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Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas
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On August 8, Tsar Nicholas II addressed the Russian Council of the Empire and Duma in St. Petersburg, expressing calm confidence in Russia's defense against Germany and Austria, fighting for Slavic brothers and honor, amid widespread patriotic enthusiasm.
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SAYS A UNITED RUSSIA LEADS HIM TO REGARD THE FUTURE WITH CALMNESS.
Russia Fighting for Honor, for Brother Slavs, Co-religionists and Blood Brothers.
St. Petersburg, Aug. 8-Via London 9:50 p. m.-The Russian emperor with Grand Duke Nicholas, today received members of the council of the empire and the duma in audience at the winter palace. Addressing them the emperor said:
"In these days of alarm and anxiety through which Russia is passing, I greet you. Germany following Austria has declared war on Russia.
"The enormous enthusiasm, the patriotic sentiments and the love and loyalty to the throne an enthusiasm which has swept like a hurricane through the country-does for me, and for you I hope that Russia will bring a happy conclusion to the war which the Almighty has sent. It is because of unanimous enthusiasm, love and eagerness to make every sacrifice, even of life itself, that I am able to regard the future with calmness.
"It is not only the beauty and honor of our country that we are defending, but we are fighting for brother Slavs, co-religionists, blood brothers.
"I am persuaded that all and each of you will be in your place to assist me to support the testimony and that all, beginning with myself, will do their duty. Great is the God of the Russian fatherland."
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St. Petersburg
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Aug. 8
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The Russian emperor with Grand Duke Nicholas received members of the council of the empire and the duma in audience at the winter palace. Addressing them, the emperor spoke of the war declared by Germany following Austria, the patriotic enthusiasm sweeping the country, fighting for honor, brother Slavs, co-religionists, and blood brothers, and expressed confidence in a happy conclusion with everyone's duty.