Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-08-04
TOday's Telegraphic News
CONDITIONS IN RUSSIA.

St. Petersburg, Aug 4-The situation
here is growing more threatening hourly,
as the strike is growing and the danger
of violence increases. Most of the shops
in the city are closed, owing to the fear
of the proprietors that there will be
violent outbreaks. Strong patrols of
policemen occupy the streets and the
troops are held in readiness for emergen-
cies at vantage points. 1t is feared that
there may be serious clashes between
the troops and citizens before the day is
over. One CLASH between strikers and
policemen occurred this morning at the
Sestrortsk railway station in which eight
policemen were killed. The fighting
caused the greatest excitement.
Reports received this morning say
that minor strikes have occurred at UsOf-
ka and Skaterineslav and elsewhere
throughout the provinces, but they have
not proved serious.
The authorities have taken unusual
precautions for patrolliDg the Neva dis
tricts. Extra steamers, armed with
quick firing guns, have been pressed in
to this service and steady patrol of the
river is maintained.
The railway men this morning did
not show much esgerness to mix in the
general strike ordered to begin at noon
today. Whether they will eventually
take part in the strike remains to be
seen.
A mutiny occurred today in the Mini.
Novgorod district. A battalion OF SOL
diers revolted because two of their mum
Der we're imprisoned for characterization.
The inlantrymen threatened to kill their
officers and manifested such an ugly
spirit that the two prisoners we're re-
leased. This ended the mutiny.
The report which has been circulated
that the Car intends to name Grand
Duke Nicholas to the chief command Of
the troops, thus making him practically
dictator, has not been confirmed,
The recent uprisings and mutinies
have alarmed the Gar, and it is stated
that he has decided to abandon all lib
eralism and to rule in the future with an
iron hand A complete return to alb
solutism is anticipated.
About 10 of the KrOnstadt mutineers
have been placed on trial for the recent
outbreak there. 1t is reported that the
government intends to select certain
number OF the mutineers by lot and
shoot them.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 1.-The attempt
to organize a railway strike has failed.
AL is quiet in the capital.
Hesngfors, Finland, Aug. 1.-The
general strike begun here during the
mutiny at SveaboFg fortress came to an
end this morning, having proved to be a
complete failure.
Odessa, Russia, Aug. At is report
ed that the breech blocks have been re-
moved from the guns of all the warships
of the Black Sea feet, as the officers fear
the men cannot be relied upon to remain
loyal.
Governor General Kaulbars, of Odessa,
has started on the gunboat TchernomO-
refs, for Sevastopol, to consult Admiral
Skrdloti 10 regard to the best course to
be pursued in view of The seriousness of
the situation.
Lbsu, Aug 4.-Robbers have stopped
several trains near this city and robbed
the passengers OF their valuables.
Warsaw, Poland, Aug. A procls-
nation was issued today by Jewish |
socialists urging all Jews to be prepared
to fight and to hold themselves in readl- |
ness to appear in the streets armed when
a signal is given. 1t is feared that q
panic will be precipitated by the appeal
and the danger has been increased by |
the chance that a general railway strike
may occur. Extraordinary precautions
are being taken TO preserve order.
A proclamation was issged today by |
Polish socialists In which they have
killed twenty policemen during the last
week, and then were responsible for
RECEIPT train robberies.
st. Petersburg, Aug. AT six
O. clock this evening the strike movement
was growing, the workmen in several
industries having joined the strikers.
Several skrmishes be ween wOrkmen and
troops have occurred.