Daily Kennebec journal., 1905-02-04
SOLDIERS FIRE.
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ter long interval. NJ. Yermoloff re-
tired to an anteroom, but eventually
His Majesty recalled him and listened
TO him while he developed a scheme for
the pacification of the country. Finally
he commanded the minister to draft 4
ukase addressed to NJ. Witte. president
of the council.
The minister thereupon retired After
an hour and a half he came back with n
constitution in his hand. This he read
aloud to the Car. who. meanwhile
paced the apartment. He asked no
questions and when NJ. Yermolon had
finished he took a pen in his hand and
signed the document.
The correspondent quotes a friend.
W no has read the document, giving the
following points:
First-M. de Witte as president of the
committee of ministers, is charged by
the Car to extend and develop the
principles of the reforms provided for
in the imperial ukase of Dec. -.
Second-HiS Majesty commands that
Il pension be named to orphaned chill
dren and cripples. whose misfortune
was caused by the troops on Jan. ~.
throughout the country by peaceful
methods. and the Russian people are
to be invited to cooperate in the gov
ernlnent. The methods are left largely
to the discretion of NJ. de Witte. and
may include the convocation OF a Zem-
sky assembly.
The Standards ST. Petersburg corre-
Spondeat, who refers without giving de-
tails, to THE exaggerated reports OF the
audience. Minister Yermoloff had with the
Cav, and the rumor that Ills Majesty
signed 4 manifesto which was intrusted
70 that minister; SAYS he mas mad an
He adds that the minister, who is ad-
vancing in wears. spoke with the deepest
feeling, using polished English. Accord
ing TO the correspondent NJ. Yermoloff
said.
1T is true that | spoke to His Ma ajesty
an"ut the terrible catastrophe of Jan -,
but it would he untrue to say that / was
the first who told him the truth about the
matter.
Others have spoken freely. Moreover
il was nos the nrSt conversation | had
had with His Majesty since the tragedy.
Possibly threw some new light and con-
veycd to the Emperor some facts which
until then had not been emphasized.
His Majesty was indeed deeply moved
to learn the extent of the disaster, which
certainly was not in accordance with his
orders. Instructions hdu been given and
notice published that firearms would be
uSch hut only in case of necessity.
II urged upon Eis Majesty the advisa-
hility of addressing the people directly
with an expression of his OWE views of
the distressing calamity. | also took oc-
caSion to say that an investigation should
he held. and if guilt were found the gull
" should receive exemplary punishment.
| expressed the view that Justice demand
ed that aid and compensation be given to
the sufferers and their families
'Finally. | represented to His ajcSty
THAI it would he a wise course for hin,
to consult the people OF national affairs
His Majesty deigned to listen to all | said
and to take the matter under his most
gracious consideration. ! did not men
tion The IcmStvCs or a national assembly.
leaving His Majesty to decide in what
manner he would consult the people Tho
Emperor agreed that what ! said was
true.
Il saw NJ dc Wtte the following even
ing on the subject He heartily approved
and the matter vas discussed by the com
mittcc Of minister's I am unable to say
whether Ills Majesty Will address the neo-
PIE ny manifesto. You know he was to
receive deputation of workmcn. Thurs
day. Doubtless there will be issued re-
port thereof Immediately. Perhaps this
Will serve instead of a manifesto