New-York tribune., 1905-01-27

seen IN the streets II appears that when th'
strikers made the round OF the mills calling or
their comrades 20 quit work. under threat OF
wrecking the plants the masters decided to al
low the men to take holiday, with full pay
provided they remained in their dwellings. and
the worknen unanimously consented the result
being that the intimidators were disarmed.
In the meanwhile the workmen and masters
are negotiating for a settlement OF their differ
enoes Several firms already have offered an
advance in wages which would bring up the
average earnings OF their workmen to $40 a
month and lodgings. One firm has offered 10
knock off one hour from the legal working day
OF eleven hours, hut this is a burning question
on which most OF the masters are unwilling or
unable 10 agree on concessions.
The DaniIowsby textile factory alone con-
tinues working. The district across the Moskys
River is heavily guarded. The situation, how
ever is none the less uncertain
The view OF the authorities is that the great
mass of the workmen are not in sympathy with
the sedtious movement. and officials express
confidence that there win not be any extension
OF the strike or further trouble. The Acting
Chief Of Police. Roudnef. said to-day:
Those directing the movement are taking or
ders from outside. I do not believe il will
meet with a general response All the necessary
measures taken 10 protect the men who
wish 10 continue work am confident that the
strikers have been effectualIy prevented from
entering the city proper. The principal diff
Guilty is I'm regard 10 the factory district south
OF the Moscow River, which is within the city
limits and only two miles from the centre. All
IS quiet there this morning. The troops have
ern outskirts. where the strikers are seeking to
break the Gordon. I am thankful TO say there
has been no occasion, so far. 20 use firearms.
and sincerely hope it viii not be necessary to
do
n. RoudnefI invited the correspondent TO visit
the factory districts declaring that he vel
coined publicity.
A prominent manufacturer also took hope
ful view OF the situation. He said:
OF the oonciIatory policy we have decided TO
adopt. We not only desire and have petitioned
the government TO avoid bloodshed. but we are
sppealing 10 the men 10 have patience. We are
willing TO discuss their grievances in the most
friendly manner, pointing out at the same time
The danger and lack of wisdom in a refusal to
continue work The general sentiment Of the
mass Of the laboring classes is not involved in
the movement.
The ''Listok" proposes the formation Of the
workingmen into a separate class to prevent
their inoculation with revolutionary doctrines
The newspapers with three exceptions, have re-
appeared.
A proclamation OF the Prefect of Moscow has
been posted at the street corners. 1t follows:
Under the influence of the threats Of evil dis
posed persons a strike has broken out. there
fore deem II my duty TO notify the working
population that energetic measures have been
taken for their protection against asitators.
Workmen wishing 10 resume their occupations
Can DO so without danger.
All those who entex the Kremlin are subjected
10 scrutiny by host Of police. but there are not
many troops inside the walls whose natural
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sacred treasures within. valued at countless
millions Grand Duke sergius. the former Gov
ernor General Of Moscow, and his family are
occupying the Nicholas Palace
The festival yesterday of TatianR, patroness OF
Moscow. which Il was feared would be marked
by disturbances and possibly blOodshed, passed
in comparative quiet. although the whole city
was in state alarm. The strike did not
become general but continued to spread grad
ually through the day. The official estimate at
midnight was that 10000 men were out. The
authorities had brought in reinforcements of
Cossacks and Dragons from Vladimir and Tver,
disposing them to prevent union of the
Moscow strikers with the strikers from various
outlying districts but strict orders were given
avoid shedding blood except in case OF ex-
treme necessity.
The correspondent OF The Associated Press
after carefully verifying the rumors OF colli-
sions, is able TO confirm the statement that the
only incident occurred on Pianitskaya-st., be-
yond the MOSCOW River, where Cossacks
charged, but did not fire on crowd OF 5000
persons.
The dinner in celebration Of the both ami
verssry OF the foundation OF the University of
Moscow. the first in Russia, was held last night
Rt the Hermitage, the authorities thus display
ing confidence in their ability TO maintain order.
The assembly consisted Of professors and stu
dents. including many women. The usual revo-
lutionary speeches We're made. and those pres
ent mounted the tables and drank to the "St.
Petersburg martyrs" The assemblage quietly
dispersed. being discouraged from making a
demonstration by strong force OF gendarmes.
The British colony here is showing some un-
easiness on account Of the posting OF the tele-
gram saying that the British were furnishing
money 10 the strikers in the interest Of Japan,
but the cool headed do not manifest any alarm
The telegram appears, according TO the LIS
tok." 10 have emanated from an agency recently
founded in Paris by the Latin -Celt-SlaV League
which also declares that the British are re-
ponsible for the German coal strike, in order 10
prevent the coaling Of the vessels Of the Rus
sian second Pacific squadron.