Russia.

Manawatu Herald, 4 February 1905, Page 2

Russia.

STRIKES SPREADING,

WORKERS OPPRESSED

REFORM POSSIBLE,

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 1

The strike disorders are spreading in the industrial districts outside Moscow, though the city is quietening.

Prince Mirski’s resignation as President of the Council of Ministers has been accepted.

Grand Duke Vladimir affirms that the instant he heard the orders given to fire on the 22nd, he ordered that pacific measures be taken. The senior officer replied that he was unable to guarantee the palace without force. He made a strong personal representation to the Czar, blaming the army, Church and Government for striking at the aggrieved workmen without giving them a hearing and thus committing an inexpiable crime.

The Socialist Committee in Warsaw declares that it is their intention to force the whole population to turn out and fight the troops

It is rumoured in Berlin that the Governor of Warsaw has been assassinated.

Reports are to the effect that M. Yermoloff advised the Qzar to severely punish those responsible for the disaster on Jan. 22nd, when the troops came into conflict with the populace and many lives were lost. He inculcated the wisdom of consulting the people regarding national affairs. M. Yermoloff states M. de Witte heartily approved of the advice given to the Czar. The committee of Ministers subsequently conferred. Workmen fired upon and seriously wounded the Chief of Police at Odessa.