Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-24

ST. Petersburg. JAM 2I.-WhiIe the
city is quiet. there is still extreme ten
sion in st. Petersburg. but from Mos
cow comes news that disorders have
begun there. and the IuII here may be
only a precursor Of another storm.
Not single mill or factory has start
ed up This IS very significant, as in
dicating the worknen are being sup
piled with the sinews Of war.
SEEM To HAVE MONEY.
None has applied for pay at the fac
tories, although some have two weeks
pay coming to them. Crowds in the
streets are all suIIen, and several thous-
and additional troops were brought in
at daylight and housed in the barracks.
MACHINE GUNS PLACED.
Machine gun batteries were also
placed at several points for emersen-
cies- The terror Of the people has been
somewhat relieved. but the dread of
the next few days continues.
FOREIGNERS LEAVING.
Many foreigners are leaving Russia.
The foreign embassies are not mani
Testing alarm. They are expressing
confidence that the government will be
able to handle the situation and that
there IS nothing now wsrranting appre-
hension for the lives or safety Of their
fellow countrymen.
Authorities CONFIDENT.
The authorities insist the danger is
exaggerated and continue TO scout the
idea Of revolution. and maintain the
ability Of the government to meet all
emergencies RevoIutionists are re-
ported TO be actively preparing bombs
and Internal machines TO wreck postal
and telegraph offices and destroy other
government property. The revolution
lists talk wildly Of issuing a manifesto
declaring a provisional government
Quiet in Morning..
~. Petersburg. Jan. 2i.-The night
was quiet. There were no signs of
undue excitement this morning. al
though thousands Of Workmen were
strOiling through the streets.
\ number ~ government printers
resumed work this morning.
Work stopped at Kovao.
KOynO. Russia. Jan. 2f.-WOrk has
been stopped at all factories and rail
road shops here.
STRIKE st Wilma.
wilma. Russia. Jan. 2t.-Thc strike
has commenced here. The town l.
quiet
Other. Join in Moscow.
Moscow. Jan "a body Of strikers
forced their way into a local factory
and compelled 500 men to join the
strike. simultaneously factories and
other works closed throughout the dis
tricts adjoining Dancion street.
Nr,ormi-k Heard FROM
Washington. Jan 24.-The state de
partment H. in receipt Of n cablcgram
from Ambassador Mccormick at -.
Petersburg summarizing conditions In
that city. The information does not
differ materially from that contained
in the Associated Press dispatches.
Crowd. again Gather.
London. Jan. "a news agency
~ Petersburg dispatch SAYS; Crowds
of strikers are aGain concentrating on
Nevsky Prospect.
The situation is SO tense many in
Labitanis are sending their wives and
children to HelslngfOrs and elswhere
for safety
Lawyer. Join R-v elsfion-
~ meeting Of $50 barristers and 50
IicitorS passed resolution of sOlidaT
fly with the strikers. protesting against
the action Of the government in pro
voLing bloodshed. declining To plead
in the courts and deciding To open =
subscription in aid OF the propaganda
Spread. at Moscow.
Moscow. Jan. % noon.-The strike
Is spreading rapidly. The strikers
now number 10000 All printing
works have been stopped No newspa-
pars will be ISSUED tomorrow. There
are no collisions with the police.
Sdu Brinx Troops
81; Petersburg Jan 24.-At 2:3O
this afternoon the city l. quiet but ex
creme tension exists. Disorders have
been begun In Moscow and the ranks
of the strikers are constantly augment
ed. Additional troops have been
brought to the capital
order. Naehiae Guns
Berlin. Jan. 2i.-The Russian gov
ernment has ordered the Ludwig
I-oewe arms factory To supply as soon
as possible 500 machine guns
Rssstsk st R.asa-
Breslau, jan 2i.-Special kilograms