New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-28
EASTER EXODUS IN RUSSIA
FEAR POPULAR OUTBREAK
1EepOf Prepared to Crush UPris-
ingS in st. Petersburg.

St Petersburg. April 27.-Consternation has
been caused by the publication IN this morn
ing's papers OF renewed rumors OF an impending
popular outbreak It is feared that the slightest
incident, accidental or malevolent, among the
vast congregations which Will attend the
churches on Saturday night may cause a panic
with appalling consequences. The exodus at
Easter viii be unprecedented.
Reports from the provinces indicate similar
fears.
There is a somewhat widespread impression
that the police are melting the masses against
the Intellectual classes.
TREPOFF SAYS mo DANGER"
Governor General Trepon. when seen to-day
by a representative OF The Associated Press at
the Chancellery IN the Grand Moslaias declared
emphatically that there was absolutely no occa-
sion for a panic. He added:
The tales Of massacres and disorders and the
organization OF mobs 70 beat the tnteuectuals
and plumber and burn the city are pure inven-
tons spread by aEtta&oTs and other evil minded
persons for the express purpose or creating
panic. ] viii publish in the newspapers 10"
morrow a statement which will reassure the
people and quiet their minds. There is no dan
ger Public security Is not threatened; Ia mere
viii not be any rioting on Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday any other day during Easter ana
nothing Will happen on May Day. You can an
nounce this on my authority. / answer 70 MS
majesty for public order.
Elaborate preparations to crush any possible
disorder IN its incipiency have been taken and
the chief OF police to-day issued order in
stituting the most stringent regulations for the
period between April % and May 8. The dvor-
nIks or house porters. have been ordered to re-
main on duty through the twenty-four hours
and have been instructed to search the STAIR
ways and courts OF residences periodically, keep
the court gates closed and scrutinize with espe-
ciaI strictness all persons entering the buildings
Gatherings IN the streets are prohibited ana
men under the influence OF liquor viii be sent
to the police stations instead Of. as usual, being
ordered directly home. Householders have been
warned OF the inadvisabuity Of leaving their
houses unoccupied during the Easter holidays.
PRoCI4AMATIoNs POSTED.
The chief of policies order and Governor Cen
eral Trepoff's proclamation, which were issued
IN the course OF the evening. were posted at all
corners and on the dead walls Of ST. Petersburg
tonight The documents probably win have
good effect IN Quiettng the alarm. General Ire
poTs proclamation, after referring 20 the news
paper predictions Of disorders on a larger SCALE
closes as follows:
Addressing myself TO the good sense of the
public I ask that faith be not attached to these
ruuors and that no fears be entertained be-
cause violation OF public tranquility or oroer
will be permitted and any attempt in this d.
rection VIII be Quelled IN most energetic way.
Beginning this evening, frequent police pa
trolls, mounted and foot, VIII be instituted in all
the outlying districts, and garrisons OF Cos
sacks and infantry WI be installed in isolated
factories.
FIRST SERVICES HELD.
The first OF the great preliminary Easter ser
vices were held in the churches and cathedrals
tonight, the people coming to kindle candles
and procure a blessing on the lights. which they
carry home burning: but # was noticeable that
there was a diuinution OF the usual throngs on
account Of rumors Of plots TO blow up the
churches. The chief priest OF the smOlensk
Cathedral IN this city received note warning
him OF a plot to blow up the cathedral. which
he read TO the congregation with explanations
IN order to quiet their fears.
Runors OF the intended use OF dynamite apply
also 70 banks and government buildings. These
are believed TO some extent by the more credu-