The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-11-03
WHOLE CITY GOES MAD
pEsPoTiSM GIVES WAY TO UNRE.
STRAINED LICENSE At ST.
PETERSBURG.
RED FLAG EVERYWHERE IN EVIDENCE
TROOPS KEEP IN BACKGROUND
AND CROWDS DO AND SAY
| AS THEY LIKE.

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st. Petersburg, Nov. 1.-The Rus
sian capital blossomed out with flags
and bunting during the day. All the
troops were withdrawn from the
streets and the city presented almost
its normal appearance. The nervous
ness of the people has suddenly dis
appeared and workmen by the thou
sands aocked back to the shops and
factories without awaiting permission
Of the strike committee.
The authorities did all in their power
to encourage the spirit of rejoicing
over the newly granted liberties. 1t
was by order of General Trepon that
the regulation decorations were hung
out and the troops were instructed to
permit the people to vent their feel
ings.
The imperial manifesto has produced
4 wonderfully fine impression and II
executed In a frank and honest spirit
must allay much of the prevailing dis
content. The distrust of the govern
ment is so deep seated. however, that
the Liberals say that not until words
are translated into acts and the people
actually enjoy their liberties will con
6dence in the government be restored.
Count White has been showered with
congratulations upon his personal tri-
umph, but to all Fluctuations he says:
wait. Reserve your congratula-
kIo-o ,,,fil 7 Iovn cy1nono1oH ~
Strike Fast Going to Pieces.
Such news as comes from the in.
terror is distinctly better. The pro-
yincial authorities, through machinery
which in that respect is perfect, spread
the news of the granting Of the con
%stitution from house to house and the
strike appears everywhere to be going
to pieces.
Before noon the celebrations began
and the city soon appeared to have
gone mad. Such scenes had never be-
fore been witnessed in Russia. Unre-
strained by word or deed the crowds
did and said what they liked. Despot-
ism seemed suddenly to have been re-
placed by license. Red flags were
everywhere in evidence. In the
churches devout men and women, on
Bonded knees before the image of st.
Nicholas, the miracle worker, rendered
thanks for the blessings of liberty.
while at the corners of the thronged
streets orators harangued the popu-
lace. The people assembled principally
OF the Nevsky Prospect. From the
Kazan cathedral to the town hall, oppo-
site the Hotel de Europe, traffic was
blocked. Fully 10000 workmen we're
massed there listening to student
orators, who delivered impassioned
speeches from the steps of the town
hall and cathedral. Red flags showed
above the dense black mass of cheer
ing humanity. The police kept in the
background, not even trying to keep
the street open. Passing patrols on
their way to their barracks would
have been mobbed had it not been for
the appeals of the cool headed, who
declared to the accompaniment Of
cheers that the troops were henceforth
with the people.
Danger in Allowing Celebration.
Although admitting that there is
some danger in the uncontrolled ex-
uberance of the people the authorities
have decided to give it the freest reign
possible and only to interfere If public
safety is threatened. The old Rus
SLAMS who understand the temper Of
the people say that if the manifesto
can cause such manifestations in cOs-
mopolitan, Indifferent st. Petersburg
the people will go mad in the prov
inces and there may be a repetition of
the scenes at coronations, which occa-
stoned great disaster. General Ire
poff, speaking to the correspondent Of
the Associated Press about the effect
of the manifesto, said:
ut is necessary to await the devel-
opments of the next few days, during
which undoubtedly there will be great
demonstrations all over the country. I
believe these will be followed by a
period of tranquility as feel certain
the revolutionists, who would not be
content with anything, will be unable
to continue the agitation effectively"
AS the afternoon became advanced
the crowds became more unruly and
there seemed to be momentary danger
of great disorders. Up to 6 o'clock,
however, no serious collisions had
taken place.
PUBLIC HOLIDAY PROCLAIMED.
Emperor's Manifesto Causes Great Re-
loicing at Odessa.
Odessa, Nov. 1.-The PRONUNCIATION
acre OF the emperor's manifesto raj
followed by the widest excitement,
vast crowds %exultantly parading the
streets, a notable feature being the
number Of troops marching and cheer
ing with the people. The church bells
are ringing, thanksgiving services are
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