Quite Ready

Grand Duke Cyril of Russia (now in Paris--TIME, Dec. 10, Jan. 21) recently stated that the Bolshevik regime is weakening and that "the movement of revolt is beginning to gather way."

Said Cyril: "The Cheka's attempt to repress opposition will be accompanied by a new reign of terror in Russia, but it is too late. The seed of discontent is sown, and 85% of the population are tired of Bolshevism. A revolt against the Soviet is a question of only a short time. . . . The people have suffered enough and both laborers and peasants are longing for a new regime. There will be shooting without discrimination again, but the spirit of revolt will conquer in the end. I am convinced, after reports from the most reliable agents inside Russia, that the country wants a Tsar and a constitutional Government instead of Bolshevist absolutism. There always have been Tsars in Russia, and they always have been sort of spiritual fathers to their subjects. If I in turn gain the throne, it will be to forget my own personality and to work for the best interests of those who have suffered."