The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
SQuelching of ZemstvOiStS is Unpopular.
HOOD MAY FLOW FREELY
Feared That ExcesseS Will
 Be Result.
Newspaper Point Out ysgueness of Terms and Lack of Genufns Guarantees Tn Manifeste of
 the Emperor.

St. Petersburg. Dec. 2S.--It is evident from the reports received from the ln- terior that a fairly good impression which was produced by the imperial manifesto on the subject of reforms may be more than offset in many places by the effect of the govern ment's note of warning to the Zem- stvos. .l-s
 Private reports from Moscow espcci. ally indicate that much excitement prevails there and the gravest fears Is expected that the ancient capitol of Russia may be the scene of bloody excesses. se
 A banquet arranged to take place there last night on the anniversary of the Troubetzskoi revolution was held and the Moscow Zemstvc adjourned sine die as a protest against the gov- ernment note and the return of Grand Duke Zergius the governor general of Moscow. The grand duke is held to be responsible for the note which may signal a renewal of terrorism.
 The Pskoff zemstvo has also follow ed the lead of Chernigoff and Mos COW and it is not unlikely that oth- CTS will follow their example, AL together the moment Is considered critical. although the feeling in St. Petersburg is quiet. M Newspapers Net Silent. The papers are not disposed to re- gard the injunction to refrain from discussion political matters. Under which they really accept on spirit of hopefulness. they do not hesitate to point out the vagueness of its terms, and the lack of guarantees.
 M. Witte, 1t Is understood, proposes in the consideration of the various sub Jects touched upon in the manifesto. while avoiding the use of the word Representatives" to invite editors. Zemstvoists. etc, to participate in the discussions.
 The big strike at the Baku oil Fields, coming at this time. is another cause for anxiety. as possibly forming a ral- lying cry for the workfesn's organixa- tions. s
 The Troubetzskoi banquet at Moscow was. only broken up at o'clock this morning. Among those present were popular writers, professors of the uni- versity. milling schools and the techno- logical institute, editors and socialist workmen. M. Kedrine. the well known lawyer and member of the St. Peters, burg municipality, presided.
 The text of the resolution which was carried by 764 to votes after many perfervid speeches was as follows:
 Tn view of the horrors of the war, which Is devoid of sense. and in view also of the enormous sacrifices and ruin in which the country is being involved, I've, representing the Liberal profess sions and working classes, protest against the war into which the Gov ernment dragged the nation without consideration for the opinions of the Russian people, and we express our profound belief that only the nation It. self can save Russia from her difficult ties through free representatives of the people elected by secret ballot on the part of the equal rights.
 Our motto is peace and freedom"
 The Moscow Zemstvo adjourned in- definitely yesterday evening after the adoption of resolution as follows:
 This Zemstvo, deeply moved by the Governments note in regard to pro- ceedings at Zemstvo meetings. Is un- able to continue its business with the necessary calm, and therefore adjourns sine die."
 The resolution was signed by thirty four delegates. and seven delegates voted against it.