Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-21
THE ACUTE CRISIS
PASSED IN RUSSIA
I
Ukase to Dissolve Parliament
is Withheld.
GREAT PRESSURE ON CAR
Sentiment That Repressive Measures
Must Follow.
TO KEEP DONNA WITHIN BOUNDS
Democrats No Longer a Factor to Con-
slider in Formation of a New Minis
try-Masses Restless

ST. PETERSBURG, July FL
The acute crisis, which faced Rus
STA yesterday has been. passed. On
Thursday night a decision was
reached to dissolve parliament to-
dav. and a ukase to this effect was
actually prepared, but yesterday
when it became apparent that the
constitutional democrats, although
they had obtained a nominal victory,
had virtually suffered a defeat and
were anxious to retrieve their blum
der, it was decided at Peterhof not
to issue the ukase, but to allow mat
tiers to- drift along for the present.
This morning Interior Minister Stolypin
notified the chanceilery of parliament that
he would appear in the house today and
answer interpretations.
The Nasha Shisn says that the decision to
postpone the dissolution of parliament was
preceded by the receipt of what was prac-
ticaIly an ultimatum from the Goremykin
ministry. which demanded to be allowed to
resign. or that 1t be given a free hand.
The prevailing sentiment at Peterhof con-
tinues to be that a decisive step to suppress
parliament as q revolutionary center will
be necessary in the near future. but there
seems hope that the open breach between
the left and the constitutional democrats.
wit he lose sniff nv
latter may complicate the situation
to render the task of the government easier.
All chance of the formation of a ministry
composed OF constitutional democrats Is
seemingly ended. as IL is plain that the con-
stitutional democrats longer control
parliamentary majority: The present situa-
ton cannot be prolonged, and many COM
petent judges believe that matters are
rapidly moving toward dictatorship.
The arrival of the Guard Regiments at
the capital has been followed by the
strengthening Of the patrols through the
Industrial quarters where the workmen
are greatly excited by the complete sup
preston of the socialistic press Orders
have also been issued to all printing offices
to notify the chief of police Immediately
of any attempt TO set up the address of
the lower house to the country.
The temper of the masses can be judged
by the fact that mobs resisted the closing
of the offices OF the socialistic papers last
night. and that at meetings of the prole-
tariat organizations of Moscow it was re-
solved to make the dissolution of parlia-
ment the signal for a general strike.
Faction Working With the Gar
II was learned by the Associated Press
today from a particularly wei-informed
source that the faction favoring disso-
luton of parliament is still exercising pres
sure ON the emperor. and that conferences
progressing which within forty-eight
hours will definitely decide the question.
The Informant of the Associated Fress be-
ueYes the chances are in favor OF this mo-
mentous step and will be accompanied by
an imperial ukase ordering new elections.
Gar Meeting With Kaiser Deferred.
The Associated Press was semi-officially
Informed today that Emperor Nicholas has
sent message to Emperor william, in
forming the latter that the internal situa-
tion IN Russia is such that he has deter
mined to forego his intention to meet the
German emperor beyond the frontiers or
Russia. as previously agreed upon
Inc German government is almost anx-
teusly watching the progress OF events In
Russia Decisions were taken before En-
peFor William went on his northern cruise
To cover all eventualities, the most i'm
portant OF these being to follow a policy
Of absolute non-nterference in Russian af-
falrs- No matter what may happen TIE
attitude of Germany will not give the
slightest indication of approval or disap-
proval with the course Of events.
Denial of Intervention.
BUDAPEST. July 21.-Premier N-ekerIe.
replying to an Interpolation In the lower
hcusv of the Hungarian diet today on the
subject OF the reports tina. Austria and
Germany had decided to intervene in Rus
ssa under certain circumstances, said that
srch statements were absolutely untrue
Austria Hungary had never conteinpla red
taking such step. and intended 10 adhere
TO her policy OF non-interference IN the at
fairs OF foreign states. The premier added
that the recent visit of Emperor William
to Vienna was mere act of friendship
entirely unconnected with such aims as had
been attributed to IL.
Reported Decision by the Gear.
Special Cahlesram to The Star
ST. PETERSBURG, July 2i.-It is stated
on the highest authority that the govern
ment proposes to dissolve the douma. d.
rectirg that the elections be held In Octo-
be. on the basis of universal suffrage
The railway. post and telegraph en-
ployes have decided to strike II the douma
Is dissolved. Nothing decisive will he
known Ill Monday.
st. Petersburg Notes.
Emperor Nicholas has approved the plans
OF the Finnish diet for the establishment
t''S ''eH N4AASe@thSAnt AcbiStatANe y,
which is 10 be elected on the basis of uni
versal suffrage. without distinction OF sex
Prince Rutskoilubitsl<i. chamberlain of
the court and one OF the descendants OF
RuriE, the reputed founder of the Russian
monarchy. has been stripped of all court
honors ON account of his revolutionary con-
nsCtioas.
The murdered OF Gen zozlov OF the head
quarters STAFF who was shot and killed Il,
the English Park at Peterhof. July IA. de-
MES that he Is Jew. He says he is "A
Russian named Vassilief The prisoner ha s
been transferred TO the fortress OF St
Peter and ST Paul. -