Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1905-01-26

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ton, while in the palace square, al
the storm-center. were massed dragon
regiments, infantry and Cossacks OF
the guards. Barred from the bridges
and gates, men, women and children
crossed the frozen river and canals on
the ice by twos and threes, hurrying
to the palace square. where they were
sure the emperor would be present to
hear them. But the street approaches
to the square were cleared by volleys
and Cossacks' charges. Men ana
women, Infatuated to frenzy by the
loss of loved ones. cursed the soldiers
while they retreated. Men harangued
the crowds, telling them that the en-
peror had foiled them and that they
had come to act. Men began to build
barricades in the Nevsky prospect and
at other points, using any material
that came to hand, and even chopping
down telegraph poles.
Whole City In State of Panic.
Fighting meantime continued at
various places, soldiers volleying and
charging the mob. The whole city
was in a state of panic. Women were
running through the streets seeking
lost members of their families. Sew
eral barricades were carried by the
troops. Toward eight o'clock in the
evening the crowds. exhausted, began
to desperse. leaving the military In
possession. AS they retreated up the
Nevsky prospect the worlmen put out
all the lights. The little chapel at the
Narva gate was wrecked. On the
Kaminostov island all the lights were
extinguished Every officer wearing
the uniform of the emperor who was
found alone was mobbed. A general
was killed on the Nicholas bridge and
a dozen officers were seized, stripped
of their epaulets and deprived of their
swords.
The authorities, while they seem to
realize the magnitude of the crisis with
which the dynasty and the autocracy
are confronted on account OF the
events, apparently are paralyzed for
the moment. An official statement
was promised at midnight, at which
hour it was announced that 1t had
been postponed. Intense indignation
Is bound to be aroused all over Rus
STA. The workmen and revolutionists
expect news from Moscow and other
big centers. where the troops are not
of the same class as the guards regi-
ments of st. Petersburg.
Ends War with japan.
A member of the emperor's house.
hold is quoted as saying that this
conflict will end the war with Japan
and that Russia will have constitu-
ton OF Emperor Nicholas will lose his
head.
Cross saved Father GOpOn.
There was a very dramatic scene at
the Narva gate when Father Gopon
in golden vestments, bearing aloft an
ikon and flanked by two clergymen
carrying religious banners, approached
at the head of a procession of 5000
workmen. Troops were drawn up
across the entrance. Several times an
officer called upon the procession to
stop, but Father Gopon did not falter.
Then an order was given to fire, first
with blank cartridges. Two volleys
rang out, but the line still did not
waver Then, with seeming reluc-
lance, an officer gave the command to
load with ball and the next volley
was followed by shrieks and cries OF
the wounded. AS the Cossacks fol-
lowed up the volley with charge the
workmen fled before them, leaving
about 100 dead or wounded. 1t was
evident that the soldiers deliberately
spared Father Gopon. One of the
clergymen by his side was wounded,
but he escaped untouched and hid be-
hind q wall until the Cossacks passed
and he was then spirited away by
workmen.
Bitter Feeling Against Troops.
Comment on the action of the troops
and authorities is very bitter and sar-
castle remarks are made that officers
are Drawer against the defenseless pub
lie than against the Japanese and
that ammunition may be scarce in the
far east, but is too plentiful here"
Broken windows and embedded bullets
are found at long distances from the
scene of the firing. The rioters broke
windows in the palace of Grand Duke
Alexis.
Aiming to Renew Struggle.
The workmen are arming with every
available weapon for a renewal of the
struggle. They have few firearms, but
are improvising trade implements in
to weapons.
The following is the text of let
ter addressed by Father Gopon to EN-