Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-07


 Soininen In Endeav0r to Escape. Eobles Ask For Legislature. ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. "A Hell singfors Finland) dispatch says that Soisalon Soininen, procurator general of Finland, who before he was enno- bled was known by the name of Johns- son. was assassinated there by young man whose identity up to the present time has not been determined. The assassin and Sentiments son were both wounded in revolver duel following the killing. The motive of the crime apparently was purely political, the slain official being q prominent member of the government party.
 The murderer appeared at the procu- ratOr's residence at II o'clock and sent ill a card bearing in French the name of AleXandre Gadd, who is in the Rus sian service. The young man, who was smartly dressed in an officers uniform, was promptly admitted to the officials private study and on his entrance fired four shots from a revolver, one of the bullets piercing the breast of the procu- rator, who expired almost immediately His seventeen-year-old son, hearing the shots, rushed in from an adjoining room and fired three or four shots at his fathers assailant. whose right leg was broken below the knee by bullet. He was also slightly wounded in the shoulder, and finger of his left hand was struck. The assassin fired the one bullet remaining in his revolver at Soi- ninen's son, wounding him slightly in the calf of his right leg. He then en- deavored to escape, but fell uncon- scious to the floor ill the anteroOm. There he was seized. Dr. Wasastjerna was called immediately, but found the procurator beyond need of his serv- fees. The assassin was removed to the Surgical hospital, where he lies guard ed by police, answering no questions and evidently unconscious. His recov- cry, however is thought to be certain. Up to the present the authorities have been unable to identify him. He is of dark complexion and apparently be- tween twenty-five and thirty years of age.
 Soininen was born in 1856. was highly esteemed and had held various government appointments. He was ap- pointed procurator of the senate in 1901 and in the same year was made procu- rator general of the duchy of Finland He was regarded as a wise and patrl- otic official. It is understood that it was at his initiative that the Films ex- fled by Governor General BobrikOff were allowed to return to Finland.
 The news of the assassination of Sol salon Soininen. procurator general of Finland, has produced an immense sen sation here, as it is regarded as the pre- cursor of an era of terrorism for which the events of January in St. Petersburg and throughout Russia gave the signal. Until the identity of tho assassin is def initely known it will he impossible. of course. 10 establish with perfect posi- tivencss the motive of the attempt. but 1t seems to he purely political As procurator general he was the adviser of the Finnish senate. which incurred the chmity of the anti-Russian parties on account of its alleged subserviency to the process of Classification. and Soi- ninen undoubtedly was selected as the representative and responsible victim.
 An official statement says that the as- sembly of the nobles of St. Petersburg have adopted an address to Emperor Nicholas congratulating him on the birth of the heir to the throne and as- suring him of the confidence of the ma tion. The address asserts that the un- ion between the autocratic monarchy and his devoted nation is unshaken by recent events at home and abroad. poiats out that officials and statesmen cannot solve all questions and begs his majesty to permit of representatives of tho whole people participating in the discussion and legislation on govern ment measures.
 Order now that elected representa- tives of the country may raise their voices to the throne and participate. in accordance with your sovereign direc- fion. in legislation and discussion of governmental measures The nobles of St Petersburg sincerely believe that. provided union of the throne and nation is supported by confidence on the part of the emperor internal troubles will ravfsh and .h,. aIt n,,.s;. ,x-;iI v-sa .x,xI serve the sovereign faithfully. for the salvation and glory of the country and tine confusion of its enemies
 The address sas adopted by q vote sf IFS to 2o.
 A state of siege has been declared at Sosnoviee. General Iedczynski taking command Thr superintendent of DO lice has heen dismissed from office. Gatherings of ss many as three persons on the streets are forbidden The miii- tarv are using their arms upon the slightest dissbedierce of oriers- Tear ing down plscsrds announcing the state of siege is punished with ter sars imprisonment Serious collisions are expected The strikers have sbun- dsnt supplicS Of dynamite and hand bombs The exodus te' GrrnIany by rail is -ery heavy Germans arriving zt So<nOvine are atvIsei h. ihe author ities tc Ferlsin zt th- railway station for safety
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