Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-11-15
Radical Russian Element
Want Nothing Less
Than Republic.
GRAVE DANGER AHEAD
Desperately Pressed Gar De.
cides to Give Imperial Do
main to Peasantry.

ST. Pete ersburq, Nov. 15.-Ihe Asso-
ciated Press is informed from a high
source that a uksse will be positively
issued tonight whereby a large por-
ton Of the imperial domain, which COW
ers almost one-third of European Rus,
sia, and which at present is the prop
erty Of the emperor and the grand
dukes. will be given to the peasants.
Political strike Summoned.
St. Petersburg, Nov. 15.-The prole-
tariat of St. Petersburg has summoned
another general political strike begin
ming at noon today. Action was de-
cided upon last night by the work
mems strike committee which now is
completely under the domination of the
social revolutionists whose leaders
openly proclaim their ultimate object
is the complete overthrown of the mon
archy and the establishment of a dem
ocratic republic.
Real Aim OF Social Democrats.
This also is the real aim of their
brothers, the social democrats. of Po-
land, but the proclamation issued keeps
this in the background and apparently
supports popular sympathy for Polish
autonomy and Indignation against the
application of the death sentence be
ing imposed on the Cronstadt mutin-
GERS.
Appeal To Nation.
The committee has appealed TO the
strike committee throughout Russia to
join in the movement and has also APP
pealed TO the railroad men with a view
of bringing about another general tic
up.
The strike commenced promptly on
the Baltic and Warsaw railways, and
IL Is announced all other lines will fol-
low suit.
Fail to Join.
Although workmen of many big es-
Establishments beyond Moscow and Mar
va gates and in the Neva and Vassili
Ostroff districts promised to- obey the
strike mandate. those of the Putiloff
and other factories declined TO join
in the strike.
Others Lukewnrm.
Various professional organizations
which participated in the other gen
eral strikes are also lukewarm. re-
garding the decision of the workmen's
committee as hasty and Ill advised.
Nevertheless, in the present excited
state of public opinion. they may be
swept of their feet. especially should
some untoward incident occur. Should
a general strike again spread over the
country the governments position
might be rendered desperate II is i'm
potent now to deal with the many
questions confronting il. and might be
terrorized into making further conces-
sions.
Georgia Demands Autonomy.
The ancient kingdom of Georgia.
following the lead of Finland and Po-
land. has now plucked up courage and
demanded autonomy. An attempt to
restore order in the government of
Kutais. trans -Caucasia. with force of
arms has not been successful.
strike Successful
The order for a general strike was
wonderfully successful. almost 1905
men quitting work Thousands of
workmen are parading the industrial
districts carrying red flags and fore
ing those who are reluctant 10 strike
TO join them.
Partially Suppressed.
St. Petersburg. Nov. l5.-Advices
from Vladivostok late this afternoon in
dicate order has been partially re-
stored
StiII Rioting I'm East.
St. Petersburg. Nov. 15.-Latest re-
ports from Vladivostok indicate the
rioting has not been suppressed. The
population is still seeking refuge on
vessels in the harbor. According TO
one report 500 rioters. mostly sailors
and artillerymen. were killed or wound
ed during the first day of the out
break.
KILLED 100 Villagers
Tifiis, Nov. 15.-It is reported that
in the government of Erivan 700 Ar
menians from a number of villages at
tackled the Tartar village of Gors, kill
ed 400 OF the villagers. and plundered
and burned all property