Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-02-02
Affairs In Russia.

StPetersburg, Feb. 2.-Itis impossible
to confirm the sensational reports current
since the meeting of the Gar and repre-
ssntativss of the werkmen that bis
majesty intends TO give the people a
constitution. In fact, well informed per-
sons say such report is entirely without
foundation. They assert that the Gear Ia
simply urging haste in the drawing up
of the reforms outlined in the imperial
ukase of December rs. 1t is not
believed the mass of people will at
present be given a voice in determini g
national affairs, but it is suggested the
more intellectual classes may be placated
by the enlargement of the membership
OF the cosncil of the empire. This
council, it is though, will be made to re-
semble the British priyY council, aud
with the members Of the body the Gar
will consult, although he will not be
bound to accept the advice given. The
general opinion in all circles is that
some reforms will be inaugurated but
it Ia not thought they will take the form
of an extension Of the educational
facilities and less rigid censorship of
the press.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 2.-Senator
Sveref, director OF censorship, resigned
hia position today. The official an
nouncement regarding the change in the
Office of director of censorship indicates
that Senator Sveref was removed from
his position.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 2.-While a bat.
terry Of artillery was crossing the Egyp-
tian bridge over Fontaka canal this after
noon the bridge collapsed. Forty sol
diers were injured, but no fatalities oc.
Cured.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 2.-Maxin Cork,
the author who was arrested at Riga
last week, for his connection with the
revolutionary movements, was released
today.
Warsaw, Feb. 2.--Ths strikers are
expected to resume work on Monday.
In the meantime efforts to alleviate the
sufferings of the strikers families are
being pushed. The funds for this
purpose are being organized and the
employers are largely subscribing to the
fluids through sympathy with the
strikers political demands. The situa-
ton in the rest of Polsndis more peaceful
today.
Odessa, Feb. 2.--Galsvine, chief Of
police. who was shot in the right shoul.
der yesterday by would-be assassin,
passed comfortable night. The bullet
has been removed and it is hoped that he
will recover. The chiefs assailant, who
refused to give his name or to tell any
thing about himself, declares that all
police officials are deemed. This city Is
quiet today.
81. Petersburg, Feb. 2.-Tne correspondent
| Of the Public Press Association today had 3
! talk with one Of the workmen who yesterday
were admitted TO private audience with the
! Cxar at Tsarskoe-Selo. The workman. who
il an Intelligent spinner, spoke in glowing
terms Of the event, the Cars kindliness in
promising improved conditions and the con-
ciliatory spirit which governed the entire in
terview. He said Half of us re moved
to tears by the Cars words. And we are
confident he will keep his promise. We
were all delighted We were treated like
generals returning from war. | think the
workmea have definitely abandoned Father
Gopon, whom most Of US accuse of using the
workmeD for political motives. | believe
ninety per cent. Of the vorkmcn will be most
glad 10 resume work."