New-York tribune., 1905-01-22
TROOPS MANSED IN CITY.
W7mter Palace Strongly Guarded
Rgm0rs Of DisdfectiOn.

6. Petersburg. Jan. @l-If tomorrow passes
vsthout bloo6shed, either the government will
have yielded OF The strikers win have been
oowes il rviu be the crucial period Of the strug-
rie Of the woTkmen. who have not yet receded
from their intention 10 force their petition upon
the Emperor al The Winter Palace.
Al day long troops have been pouring into the
city from the surrounding districts. The cav
airy ziI form an extended Gordon to prevent
demonstrators from approaching the palace. but
the wOrkmen seem TO disregard these prepara-
lions The authorities. encouraged by the few
acts Of violence to-day. take an optimistic view
q conditions, and say that they have the situa-
ton vel IN hand
This opinion is shared by practically none ex-
cspt those in official circles. Bloodshed is gen
eraIly feared. The extent OF the strike and the
character Of the movement have surprised even
those who thought they were well informed
regarding the situation.
A runner is current that the soldiers Of the
IEmaloEsky and three other Guard regiments
while saying they are ready 10 preserve order In
ths streets. have openly announced that they
vii not FIRE on the strikers. The rumor cannot
be confirmed. and is discredited-
Father Gopcn not only IS free. but at the re-
quest o. the Minister Of Justice, n Afuravieff.
went TO the Ministry Of Justice to-day and had
8 long interview with II. Muravieff. at which the
Minister tried to dissuade him from his pro-
granme for Sunday. Father Gopon. however,
could not be moved. and went away saying, We
must each do our duty according TO the light
given US"
The discrimination of the people to bring their
grievances directly before the Emperor is shown
IN g letter which Father Gopon sent to the Min
lister Of the Interior, Prince sviatopolk-M -Mirsky.
begging hat Emperor Nicholas appear at the
Winter Palace Sunday. The text Of the letter
follows:
Your Exoelleucy; Worknen Of all classes in
- petersburg wish TO see the Emperor az
O'clock ? m, January %, ia the square at the
WINTER Palace. in order personally 10 express TO
MN me needs Of all the Russian people.
an assured by all workmen. my co-laborers
% eno comrades. and even by alleged revolution
Etlss' that his majesty has nothing TO fear. His
personal safety is assured. Let him come as the
Iue emperor. with courageous heart, to his peO-
PIE 10 receive the petition from our hands that is
ueulahueC by regard for his own welfare well
es toT that OF the inhabitants OF st. Petersburg
ana OF Russia Otherwise The moral bond
AllheIto existing between the Emperor and the
people may be broken.
II is your excelency's high duty 10 the En-
peIor ana TO the entire people OF Russia TO COM
I--t-cste the foregoing 10 his majesty the En-
peIoI lo-cay without delay. and also the con-
tents o. our petition attached hereto Say TO
lhe emperor that ], together with many work
@ nlen ana thousands Cf people Of Russa. am ire
rsrHfr afw- Ia
ceeo 10 the Winter Palace in order that he may
s00" MS taith BY deeds, and not by manifestoes
TIE document is signed by Father Gopon and
eleven Representatives OF sections OF the work.
nsn's union
Flcked troops are stationed al various points
n The city. and each house contains miniature
garrison. vita gendarmes in the courtyards and
naehine guns ready for an emergency. The
winter Palace is strongly picketed. with Grand
Duke sergius il command. Final instructions
were issued tonight
The plan OF the government Is TO prevent the
"ofEmen from coming to the centre OF the city
'o-aay BY guarding gates and bridges. A colli-
tor- Therefore IS believed 70 be more likely to
ooo1r IN the outskirts o. 81. Petersburg.
Meantime The strikers are carrying out their
orgi2al programme. The few mills and facto-
iies remaining active in the city were closed
curing the Gay. one OF the last Of them being
ths government powder mill Strike leaders Wis
''et every shop in the city. and ali OF them. even
hose OF butchers and bakers and the Iaundries.
we're closed Traaic was stopped on the street
ca lines the men having Joined the strikers.
Preparations for the big demonstration at the
winter Palace Square At 2 O'Clock tomorrow
have not been suspended. although the leaders
lave been warned that # cannot take place. and
'Ast tie Emperor VIII not be there On the con-
uary' the workmen all are convinced that his
majesty VIII appear and listen TO the grievances
~ forth IN the petition Of the men.
Ahtonius. Metropolitan Of ST. Petersburg. for
-s.'y eXcommunicated Father Gopon to-day
y The ground that ne was causing the people
: rise against the Emperor. the head of the
cauirh
r'faors that the troops have plainly indicated
Continued on second page.
~"Ers YEAR AND Y YEAR SHERRY.