Milford chronicle., 1905-05-05
MANY SHOT DOWN
BY CZAR'S TROOPS
Nearly One Hundred Persons Killed
or Wounded in Warsaw.
TERRIBLE SCENES ENACTED

! Warsaw, May 2.--Nearly 100 per
/ sons were killed OF wounded in dis
turbances in various quarters Of War
, saw. The troops apparently were un
eontrollable, and violated all orders to
act with moderation. They fired into
crowds of demonstrators, and work
men in retaliation resorted to the use
of firearms and bombs. Many women
and children are among the dead and
dying. What approaches a reign Of
terror exists; the city presents a most
gloomy aspect, and the temper Of the
entire community augurs i'll.
May Day opened with every pros
pect that the recent gloomy forebOd-
ings would find contradiction in a
peaceful ending. Glorious weather
ushered in the beginning Of the cele-
brations, and all factories, shops and
Offices of every description were
closed. The streets were crowded
from early in the morning with gaily
dressed people and troops. Children
everywhere enjoyed themselves in the
warm sunshine. The presence Of nu-
merous patrols Of Cossack cavalry and
| infantry were the only reminders Of
lurking danger.
No untoward incident was reported
until afternoon. The first disturbance
occurred when a procession of several
thousand workmen, carrying red flags,
marched along Zelazna street. The
demonstration was orderly and pro-
ceeded without molestation for some
distance. Suddenly several squadrons
Of Uhlans appeared, but without in
terfering with the procession, and took
ND a position along the sidewalks while
the workmen passed through the lines.
Then a company Of infantry approach !
ed from the front, and Immediately |
the cavalry charged into the process !
sion. driving it with the fiat of their |
swords into a disorganized mass. |
When the cavalry withdrew the infan-
try fired a volley, whereupon the
demonstrators turned and fed. The
infantry continued to discharge vol
leys into the retreating. shTiekng null
titude. Thirty-one persons were killed
and many wounded, and of the latter
il is believed that IS will die.
The shooting is described as having
been quite unprovoked. It has aroused
the most intense indignation among all
in Warsaw. Many of those who
were killed or wounded were shot in
the back, showing that they were run
ming away when they were struck.
Another terrible scene was enacted !
three hours later at the corner Of |
zlota and Sosnore streets. when work
men fired from behind wall at a pa
.rol, which Immediately opened fire
IN the passing crowds, killing or
20 persons.
The first bomb throwing occurred q
asst night. when a bomb was thrown f
nto a Cossack patrol near the Vienna
tatiOn. Three Cossacks and one pO-
iceman were killed and two women.
Who were leaving the station at the
ime, were severely wounded by the
xplosion Of the bomb. Cossacks and 6'
lfantry fred a number of volleys, and al
is reported that many persons were
illed or wounded. Troops surrounded N
le whole neighborhood
The bloodshed is likely to very seri-
lsly affect the situation and may N
luse a general strike. The temper of W
le people is at white heat, and there | n
much apprehension regarding the e
1ssible events of May 5, the Hath or
of the proclamation Of the
llish constitution, when disturbances
Id demonstrations always occur.
here is every indication of trouble.
i the ground that had been gained -
nee the disturbances Of last Jan
iry has now been lost.
Only passenger trains are leaving 4
arsaw, and these are crowded with
fugees and manned by officials of
e engineering departments, all the
gine drivers. firemen and porters