New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
ST. PETERSBURG QUIET.
PARLIAlIENTvS OPENING.
The Car at Peterhof- Peaceful 1T
titude of Radicals.

81 Petersburg. May e.-The dread that soma
horror might occur to mar the opening Of Par
lament was largely dissipated tonight. when
members Of the radical revolutionary parties of
St. Petersburg announced that they had no IN
tenttOn Of attempting demonstrations to-mOr-
row. and calling upon their comrades 20 avoid
all conduct that would tend TO bring about
conflict with the police. A terrorist attempt "a
the only thing that Is now to be feared. but po-
lice measures have been well taken that such
a crime Is believed 70 be impossible.
All those who viii take part IN tho ceremony
Of the opening OF the first representative as
sembly OF Russia have gathered in S. Peters
burg. except Emperor Nicholas and the IrluerfzT
family, They are expected 70 arrive IN the
morning by sea from the palace at Peterhof
to which they removed from Tsarskoe-Selo
to-day. The Emperor's escort OF picked Cos
sacks arrived by a special train. Other trains
brought battalion OF detachments from al
the Guard regiments. who are to keep watch
over the EmperOTs apartments and those % tbs
members OF the court who are to be present at
the reception tomorrow.
Announcement Of the names OF the appol1fEys
members Of the Council Of the EmpIre was
made to-day Count witte Is not on the list-
No explanation is Obtainable but the omission
Of the former Premier's name would seem 20
indicate either an open slight on the part of ths
part to withdraw altogether from public affairs.
1t is understood that Count Wltts win stare
Immediately for foreign country.
According 20 the expectations OF the Consti-
tutiOnal Democratic leaders. the first session oc
the Parliament win accomplish nothing beyond
the election Of officers, which, under Russian
procedure. will be long drawn out affair. NJ
MurOmstseR Is the unanimous choice 0f tha
party for president. and Prince Peter Dolgorouk-
not been decided tonight whsthsr the othsr
vice-presidency viii be givn TO NJ. Nabouko- or
70 a representative OF one Of the allied parties.
The vexed question Of the DroDE1sty OF talzins
an oath to Emperor and AutocTat' has bean
settled by the caucus Of Constitutional Demo-
Gratis. which accepted after a Ions discussion
the historical argument that ths title does not
signify absolute" but lowing no allegiance %
any other sovereign" and hence Is not ineOm-
patIble with the ideas Of the party regarding ths
constitutional nature Of the monarchy. Tho
caucus also reafirmed the decision OF the Con-
gress not to take hasty action with regard TO
the issuance OF the fundamental law
small body OF recalcitrants. mostly Social
Revolutionary peasants elected from the IN
terror provinces have decided. as a mark Of dis
respect TO the Emperor. not to attend the rs-
ception at the Winter Palace. but 70 join their
colleagues first at the Tauride Palace Other
members Of the assembly decline to wear even
ing dress which is the correct apparel for the
ceremony. but win appear in the high boots
and colOred smOcks Of the peasant costume.
That the peasant members win not be allowed
20 play fast and loose with the wishes Of their
constituents is indicated by the arrival here OF
eighty peasants sent by rural societies to watch
the activity Of their Representatives and esDe-
ciaIIy their attitude on the agrarian question
The law providing for the reorganization Of
the Council Of the Empire was published to-day
II contains a provision for the appointment OF
special commissions having exclusive jurisdic-
ton over certain subjects AS foreshadoWed IN
the manifesto Of March 6. all accusations Of
malfeasance against all persons belonging 20 the
three highest ranks are consigned 20 commits
sion composed solely Of appointed members.
Accusations. however. must first be submitted 20
the Emperor. who. II he approves an investisa-
ton, refers IL to the commission In case the
latter determines that there Is ground for pros
ecution a trial viii occur before the ruling SEN
ate Provisions are also made for special COM
missions 20 decide on private railroad eOnces-
sions and matters relating 20 the appropriation
Of state and crown lands.