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incial nobility in Moscow after a dis
cussion OF the reform propositions II
was decided 10 vote for modified
form OF an address TO the government
10 the effect that the members OF the
nobility are eagerly awaiting a word
from the emperor which would show
that the bonds uniting the throne and
the people are still unbrokcn and that
the emperor would, when he deemGr
advisable. summon elected representa-
tiyes OF the people TO participate in
the government.
Cornerstone Of New Regime.
Ohlcial reports OF the deliberations
OF the committee OF ministers on
guarantees for the observance OF the
laws and for the prevention OF arbi-
trary conduct by officials evokes gem
eral satisfaction. The proposal to re-
story the senate's original character
as tho chief guardian OF the laws is
described in some quarters as the
corner stone OF the new ediHce which
Is being raised on the ruins OF the
bureaucracy
Special commissions OF the minis.
tries OF the interior, finance and JUS
tice are busily studying the questions
Of equality, peasant legislation. strikes
and state insurance for workmen.
which were outlined by the imperial
ukaso OF Dec %.
Succeed MursvleH.
Senator Manuchin. assistant minis.
ter. has been appointed acting minis
ter OF justice, replacing Count Mura-
wen.
Car Receives Workmen.
Emperor Nicholas Friday received
at Tsarskoo Selo a deputation OF five
workmen from the Star Printing
works. He questioned each man close
ly regarding his character Of the work
and hours Of employment. expressed
satisfaction with those who had con-
sclontlously performed their duty and
said he hoped TO visit the establish
ment In person. The audience oc-
CURED In the great hall. The emperor
was accompanied by Minister OF
Finance Kokoysoff and Prince Solit-
zine. manager Of the printing works.
In dismissIng the delegation the car
asked the Workmcn 20 convey thanks
IN his name to their comrades who
had done good work In the service OF
the state. lie expressed satisfaction
with tho bearing OF the delegates At
the conclusion Of the interview the
delegates were given permission 70
visit the palace buildings and after
ward were entertained at dinner
Gorky Must BE Tried.
II IS the intention OF the govern
ment 10 bring Maxim Gorky and seven
other authors and publicists to trial
ON political charges
Shoot Poles at LODI.
I'm n conflict between troops and
strikers at the Kounitzcr factory at
LODI the soldiers fired, killing six
persons and woundIng fortyeight.
Shooting also occurred at the Keller
lace factory.
Disorderly Strikers.
About 10000 men are now out on
strike al Sosnoyice. At a meeting OF
strikers the men forcibly dragged on
cials belonging 10 the management OF
various concerns 90 the place OF meet
ing. The Iaeu's demands include a
minimum wage OF as cents a day,
eight hours for a days work, reforms
in factory management and old age
pensions. After tho meeting 10000
strikers marched six miles to the
Dombroya district L. perfect order,
but everywhere persuading workmon
10 strike.
Strikers went 10 the railway sta
ton of Streshemcschlz, seized and
bound the officials. wrecked the sta
tlon buildings and stopped trains In
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