AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA.

Gisborne Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1386, 22 February 1905, Page 2

AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA.

THE ASSASSINATION VIEWED WITHOUT REGRET, INTENDED MURDER OF. OTHER

NOTABLES.''*.. v - >§? By Electric Telegraph—Per Pr=£ '' j Association—Copyright. "Jr ! LONDON. FeFf!?;, o •/ The Standard's corrcsh Vi-.ht' states that the Moscow * fJW'Cipality's vote of condolence etiitjgiscs ■the Grand Duchess EUzabcUh’s-vir-Vucp.' hut docs not affect deplore her' husband's death. Tlie No vest i declares that the assassination of the Grand Duke ' Sergius is- a material proof that Russia is sick, and badly needs a speedy cure.

The Standard’s Odessa correspondent reports that among, no class has there -been an expression of sorrow for the assassination of Duke Sergius, or reprobation of the assassin.

The police, with some difficulty,, prevented an unseemly demonstration of joy. The act has even stimulated tho agitation for reform: and obliteration of Grand Ducal influence. ST. PETERSBURG, Feb- 20., It is reported that the Revolution.-, ary Committee, have sentenced fourteen. reactionaries to death, including tho Grand D.uko Vladimir, Goner ral TrepofT,. and the Dowager Empress:

The St, Petersburg Consistory has unfrocked Father Gapon, leader of the strikers on January. 22. PARIS, February 20. Socialist meetings throughout. Franco affirm the solidarity of the parly with her-olc combatants for Russian liberty, - ■ , ,

THE STUDENTS’ STRIKE. VIOLENT SPEECHES.

By Telegraph—Frees association—Copyright Received 10.29 p.m., Feb 21. t St. Petersburg, Feb 21. Students were allowed to meet at St. Petersburg University to consider the resumption of studies. The had was crowded. y . Violent speeches were made, denouncing the massacre. Banners were displayed, inscribed “Death to the executioners.” Tbe Czar’s life sized portrait was snatched from tbe wall, torn and trampled on. .

It was resolved to continue tho strike. A resolution, demanding a constitution, was carried. The speakers predicted a speedy downfall of tho autoeraoy. They weloomed the workmen as allies in the causa of freedom. They recommended the establishment of a national militia to guarantee against Government excesses. Two professors joined tho strikers.

ARE AMERICANS SHOCKED? DEMOCRATS’ DISAPPROVAL OF MURDER.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright -n Received 9.23 p.m., Feb 21. New York, Feb.,2l.

Mr R. Barker, a representative of New York,, a Britisher by birth, caused a sensation by denying in the House of Representatives that Americans were shocked at tbo Grand Duke Sergius’ assassination. He added that President Roosevelt was not justified in condoling with She Czar, whilo overlooking the massacre, which had shocked America.

Mr J. W. Maddox, member i'or G-eorgia, declared that the Democrats disapproved of this damnable assassination and its causes, since they ..did not believe in slaughter. Mr -'MsKdox’s remarks were applauded

St. Petersburg, Feb. 21. ' At the Czar’s request 'Prince Henry o£ Prussia proceeds to .Russia^ Martial law is-obsorved at Tsarskoeselo.

Many threatening lettbra have been re* ceived, causing special precautions to be taken.