Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-22

RUSSIAN OFFICIALS STIRRED UP
ANTI-JEwIsH OUTBREAKS.

Dispatches to The Star yesterday an
nouneed that the session OF the lower
house OF the Russian parliament had been
suspended an hour owing to the disorder
that had arisen. over the discussion of the
recent Biaiystek massacre M ChtchegIo-
vitofr. minister Of justice, and Interior Min
lister Stolpin appeared In the house yes,er-
day to answer Interpretations for the first
time. The former caviied. and. like Procu-
rator General Pavloff. sought refuge be-
hind technicalities of the law NJ stoipin.
however. made a very good impression by
his manly. sincere explanations though the
radicals made several demonstrations dur
Ing his speech and at its close there were
Kisses and cries of Enough" and consid-
cradle fronicai comment
M. Stolpin admitted that the subordinate
employees of the ministry of the interior
and the department of police were guilty I'm
individual cases OF the organization OF anti
Jewish outbreaks and provocatory acts
especially In the much-commented- upon In
stance OF the printing of provocatory proc
lamatfons on the press at police headquar-
tiers. but he insisted that this was without
the direction or cognizance of the highest
officials, and asserted that IL was stopped
as soon az brought to their attention.
Trepoff Boldly Accused
Prince Urusofr. former assistant minister
of the interior. followed with a speech in
WHICH ne cTeuiteu M Stotpln the interior
minister. personally with the desire to act
justly and correctly. but. he said. the guilt
of the outrages must be sought higher
up. in the malign influence outside the
ministry.
He then pointed directly to Gen. Ire
pom, saying that 80 long as persons. by
training policemen and by inclination out
RACERS, We're able to have their win. so long
will excess and massacres of Jews dis
grace the honor Of Russia"
NJ. Stoipin said In reply:
The police department as a whole is
exculpated Some, of my subordnaies have
done wrong, but generally they have acted
In a holy way (Hisses) Two hundred
and twenty-eight policemen have been
killed recently I'm the performance of their
duty and several hundred have been
wounded. For my part, ! shall do my best
to remedy the many evils that come to my
attention. Every one wants peace and or
der tCries of "Enoughi'') The government
does not wish to rule the country by mar
tial law. More cries OF "Enough,'} But
in times of disorder. weakness is more
dangerous than vigorous measures, which
are taken not for repressivc measures. but
for the protection of life and property
This is not reaction. but paves the way
for a larger measure OF true liberty"
Stolpin Greeted With Kisses.
Kisses and cat calls followed the ending
OF the minister's speech. and the Interrupt
tion broke out into tempest of open dis
order NJ. Stolpin left the rostrum.
President Mouromtzeff, after vainly at
tempting to secure hearing for the next
speaker, was compelled To close the sitting
for an hour.
The feeling in the house was quieter
when the session was resumed last night
There were no further demonstrations. and
q resolution was adopted to postpone fur
Their discussion of NJ Stolpin's speech until
today.