New-York tribune., 1905-01-25
LON DON POLICE ACTIVE.
Russian Embassy Guarded-A STR
IN Vienna.

| London, jan PA big brass plate at the en-
| trance of the Russian Embassy here was
wrenched off at o'clock this morning spe-
cial constable on duty at the embassy witnessed
the act but was unable to get TO the spot in
time to arrest the man, who eluded pursuit The
| embassy is guarded by two policemen Io-nlsnt'
but this is merely precauton against a repeu-
ton OF what is considered the annoying act
OF an individual rather than in expectation or
lny demonstration.
The detective force of London. however, is
closely watching the anarchist quarters A num-
Der of anarchists are known to be here, who at
tended an international anarchist meeting IN
London on January 20. eommemorating the
death of Louise Michel. The police say several
minor gatherings have been held in these quar-
ters since the reception of the news from St.
Petersburg, and that a big meeting is called for
January 20 at hall In the East End. Tor the
announced purpose Of expressing indignation at
what the circulars term the st. Petersburg
massacre
The Society of Friends of Free Russia met
this afternoon and decided to raise FUND Tor
the ST. Petersburg sufferers. An appeal will
be made through the newspapers. The same
society is arranging for mass meeting at
Queens Hall on February 2.
1t is firmly believed and confidently stated by
many Russians In London that the army will
quickly become disaffected. These Russians say
that much depends on Moscow, which is the true
centre of the revolutionary spirit and assert
that declaration OF independence will be issued
at Moscow, probably at meeting Of Social
Democrats there tomorrow, to celebrate the
150th anniversary of the foundation Of Russia's
first university.
Vienna, Jan. 24.-Worknen held a meeting in
a hall here last night to discuss the strike situa-
tion at ST. Petersburg. AS soon as the first
speaker mentioned the word st. Petersburg the
police official who always attends such meet
ngs ordered the meeting to be dissolved. HIS
| order was carried out amid considerable tumult
and protestation, but there was no disorder
Trieste. Jan. 24-Several hundred workmen
assembled before the Russian Consulate here
last night crying: Down with the Czar!"
Down with tyranny" Down with absolut-
isml" The police dispersed the crowd without
difficulty. A few arrests were made
Paris Jam 24-The students of the Latin
Quarter including number of Russians, held
meeting to-day in sympathy with the St
Petersburg strikers and attempted to make
demonstration. The police broke up the meet
ing. No serious incident occurred.
Rome, Jan. 24-In the Chamber OF Deputies
to-day the Socialist members gave notice that
they would ask the government II the Ministry
had communicated to st. Petersburg the feeling
OF indignation and horror of Italy for the
"butchery' of the strikers In st. Petersburg.
Toxic JAM 24-The Japanese are keenly
watching the developments at st. Petersburg.
The newspapers publishing extras with accounts
of the riots are eagerly read The people were
shocked at the death roll, and there is wide
spread feeling that the bureaucracy will be
powerless to stem the tide Of reform. and that
the downfall of the bureaucratic system must
end the war. A member of a foreign legation
said
The war is over, unless the Russian people are
crushed with iron heel. 1t has brought
about a crisis. The Japanese army is
g