London, Oct. 20.
In view of the immense benefits derived from. the stoppage of the sale of vodka since the outbreak of war, the Russian Temperance Society has petitioned the Tsar to forbid for ever the sale of spirits in Russia.
The Tear replied that it had been decided long ago to cease the Government sale of alcohol.
Petrograd, Oct. 20.
The Tsar of Russia's temperance Decree means that the Russian Government sacrifices—£93,000,000 per annum.
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