Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-01-26

to desperse, leaving the military In
possession. As they retreated up the
Nevsly prospect the workmen 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 1t was announced that 1t had
been postponed. Intense indignation
is bound to be aroused all over Rus
sia. 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-
tion or Emperor Nicholas will lose his
head. The Warsaw G. Baltic railroad
is reported to have been torn up for
mile and a half, but the damage is
said to have been repaired. There are
rumors of trouble in Finland and dis
affection of the troops.
Cross Saved Father GOpOn.
There was very dramatic scene at
the Narva gatc Nnen Father Gopon
in golden vestments, bearing aloft an
ikon and fanked by two clergymen
carrying religious banners, approached
at the head Of 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-
tance, an officer gave the command to
lad with ball and the next volley
was followed by shrieks and cries OF
the wounded AS the Cossacks fol-
lowed up the volley with a charge the
workmen fed 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 a 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 ana sar-
castle remarks are made that officers
are braver 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.
ArmIng to Renew Struggle.
The workmen are arming with every
available weapon for 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-
peror Nicholas last night: "Sover-
eign: fear that your ministers have
not told you the full truth about the
situation. The whole people trusting
in you have resolved to appear at the
winter palace at two p. m. in order
TO inform you of their needs. II, vacil-
Iating, you do not appear before the
people then the moral bonds between
you and the people who trust in you
will disappear, because innocent blood
will flow between you and the people.
Appear before your people and receive
our address of devotion in a courage
Dus spirit. / and the representatives
Of labor and my brave workingmen
and comrades guarantee the inviolabil-
Ity Of your person."
Mob Refrained from LOOting.
With darkness 1t was feared the
mob might begin to loot and pillage
and even burn, but beyond the break
ing of a few windows in the Nevsky |
and the pillaging Of fruit
shops little disorder was reported.
Most of the theaters were closed, but |
It the peoples palace. which was open.
Two liberals attempted to harangue
he audience. proposing at the close
hat the audience testify to their sym
'athy with their fallen brothers. The
,rators were promptly arrested. but |
he audience walked out. In the mean
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