Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1906-08-27

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ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 25.--At a
reception at the residence of Pre-
mier stolypin today an explosion oc-
CURED, which was undoubtedly the
result of a bomb thrown by revolt
tionists, and the premier was prob
ably Totally hurt. Several persons
were killed and many wounded by
the explosion. The premier's son
among the latter.
The news created intense excite
| ment, as the first reports stated the
premier was dead. These reports
could not be corrected. however, as
the house was Immediately surround-
ed by troops and admission denied to
everyone. in fact, the crowds were
driven OF the streets.
IT'S learned, however, that the pre-
mier's body is terribly mangled and
the belief is general in this city that
he cannot survive his injuries long
The mousse was almost wrecked by
the force of the explosion.
The attending physicians entertain
no hope Of recovery.
Three weeks ago stolypin received
a letter from revolutionists containing
q threat of death on account of his
assistance in restoring the reaction
airy regime, and since then the pre-
mlet has remained in the house most
Of the time. Detectives guarded the
house continually and bodyguard
accompanied pim every time he ap-
peared in public.
| LONDON, Aug. 25.-Yhe Exchange
Telegraph 1eompany's ST. Petersburg
correspondent says Premier Stolypin
was killed by a bomb Great difficult
~ is experienced in getting readable
news from st. Petersburg All Eu-
ropean capitals received a report that
the premier was killed.
ST Petersburg is Specializing upon
the effect the deed will have upon the
whether it will brighten him
into giving reforms or cause more re-
pressive measures. The premier mas
been out of the cars confidence for
some time and only retained him be-
cause of the difficulty of finding a
successor. Stolypin took his Office a
month ago.
The bomb vas thrown by two Off
GERS or revolutionists disguised as
such. Their uniform gave them ad-
mission to the house as callers at the
reception. The house was set on fire
by the explosion, but the flames were
e,>tinguished with slight damage.
LONDON, Aug 25.-The attempt
made by bomb thrower on the life
Of Premier stolypin today at recep-
ton which resulted in killing many
notables, creates considerable excite
ment here. 1t is feared the premier
viii not escape the assassin. His son
was seriously wounded and the an.
archists are determ ned II .sslble to
slaughter the family.
| stolypin succeeded Gormikin as
premier Of Russia two months ago
NJ. White was lie premier last DC
tober with the expectation that he
would effect a solution of the difficult
ties which tore the empire into a
thousand parts. His administration
was distinct failure, however,
disappointment to the government
the revolntlonists and himself, and he
resigned in disgust Goremikin was
no more successful and the czar re-
moved him from his post in June.
Stolypin is a very determined man
and It was hoped his leadership
would create something like peace
but he has not done so, and the EN-,
pire is in a sorry condition under
him, and his downfall is expected.
o.
ST PETERSBURG. Aug. 25.-Infor-
nation is given ont at the Stolypln
residence this evening that he was
not injured by the bomb explosion
Ilis three-year-old son and General
GpamiSuinp wore liIind