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"New York Times Current History: The European War from the Beginning to March 1915, Vol 1, No. 2 Who Began the War, and Why?"



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DUMA'S MESSAGE TO BRITAIN.
President Rodzianko of the Imperial Duma's Telegram to the House of
Commons, Aug. 26.
The Duma of the empire, assembled in extraordinary session in view
of the exceptional events passing in the civilized world, begs the
House of Commons of Great Britain to accept their warm and sincere
greeting and sentiments of profound friendship which unite our two
great nations. The whole of Russia has welcomed with enthusiasm the
resolution of the British people to give their support to the
friendly nations in the historic struggle which is developing at
this moment. May God bless the armies of the friendly nations of
the Triple Entente! Long live his Majesty King George and his
valiant people! Long live the British Parliament, and long live
Great Britain!

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NEW POLICY AND THE JEWS.
Special Cable to The New York Times, London, Aug. 18.

Ever since the Czar's promise of autonomy to Poland reports have been
current that the next step likely to be taken by the Russian Government
along the same lines of initiative will be a proclamation assuring the
Jews of equal civil and political rights.


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