Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-03
VIEWS OF RUSSIAN LIBERALS
Ivan Pstruntsvitoh Says Downfall Of
Present Oabindt Il Sure To Come,
ATTEMPT TO SLAVE OFF THE INEVITABLE
Another stop GaP ministry May he
Formed, but u win soon BE Fol-
lowed by one RespOnsibIe
60 ParIiament.


liberal movement, uho has been prevented
by IN health from linking a prominent part
in the debates IN the lower house Of Parla-
ment but who Notwithstanding, is factor
of the greatest weight i'm the councils of
the constitutional Democratic party, in an
interview granted to the Associated Press
today expressed his conviction that the
downfall of the present cabinet had been
decided and declared his fullest confidence
that the coming of a responsible parlla-
mentary ministry is at hand.
Emperor Nicholas, NJ Petrunkevltch, said,
might, and probably would. attempt to
stave of the inevitable and endeavor to
form another but more liberal bureaucratic
ministry, but its helplessness TO face the
situation Of the hostile attitude of Pariia-
ment was apparent that its existence
would be brief IL Finance Minister Ko-
kovsof or anyone else were rash enough
to attempt its formation. NJ. Petrunkevitch
professed Ignorance Of any direct negotia-
tions between the emperor and the consti
tutional democrats. but spoke with such
postiveness that Il was evident his expecta-
ton was based on more definite grounds
than the general situation, And It is APP
parent that he and his friends are fully
in touch with the developments at Peterhof
and desire TO enlist constitutional demo-
cratic support for the new ministry.
Ministry Must BE Responsible.
NJ. Petrunkevitch declared roundly that
no ministry except a fully responsible one,
selected by Parliament or persons in ac-
cord with that body, would be acceptable.
Any other ministry, bureaucratic or coali-
ton, would. meet the same treatment as
the existing cabinet, and the constitutional
democrats would refuse to be party to II.
He was, he said opposed to any co-opera-
ton with the, socialist element In Parlia-
ment, whom he had found fanatic and
impracticable. satisfied with nothing but
the immediate realization of an ideal of a
social republic. A ministry attempting to
include all the parties in Parliament would
be too discordant to be successful. The
support of the peasant members of the
group of ton would not be excluded
Action May BE Too Late.
But could a constitutional democratic
ministryy saNe the situation and stem the
rising tide of revolution and anarchy"
was asked,
THAT would be impossible to say" re-
piled NJ. Petrunkevitch Such a minis
try, would do its best, but all would de-
pend on the time when it was called to
power, what Is possible today may be
imposslble tomortpw. II constitutional
democratic ministry had been formed
month ago 1t would save had much greater
chances OF success shan one organized
now. and a fortnight hence may be entirely
too late"
NJ. Grodeskul, vice president OF the lower
house and a prominent constitutional DEM
oerat, was equally confident that the con-
stitutionalr democrats will soon be en-
IL -
equally slnphsiics3 hi sdeclaring that Parlia-
ment would ref6se 70 work with cabinet
containing Kokovsoff. Yermoloff or Shipoff
The result ~ PFSniier Goremykln's trip
to Peterhof today has not trauspired, owing
to his late returH, but 1t is understood
that no definite decision was reached az
to his successor OF the composition Of the
new cabinet The latter question presents
dificulty, owing to the attitude OF the
constitutional Democrats in Parliament.
The Bourse Gazette today says It IL ru-
mored that General ITrepoff, commandment
of ne palace has at last fallen Into i'm
perlal disfavor and is leaving Peterhof.
PnvIOR I1issed from Tribune.
The afternoon sitting OF the lower house OF
Parliament today. which was devoted to the
discussion OF the law providing for the aboii-
/ tfon of the death penalty. broke up in utter
disorder when General Pavloff, the mill
tary procurator, attempted to address the
house in behalf OF war Minister Rudger.
| His appearance in the tribune was the sig
nal for an outburst OF cries of murder"
! ASSASSIN" organizer of Jewish Inassa-
cres," etc, from, the members of the group
of toll, in which the left Joined. The mem
bers of the house pounded their desks,
shouted whistled and resorted to every
I -
General Pavloff, after listening to the
storm for several minutes. turned to Presi-
dent Mounometseff. signifed his acceptance
Of the situation and left the tribune. M.
Mounometseff, who appeared to be thor
oughly angered at the demonstration, en-
deavored to quell It with his voice and the
violent ringing Of the bell used in calling
the house to order, but was forced to
abandon his fruitless task and left the
chair. signifyinK that the session was ad-
journed Later word was passed among
the members that an attempt would be
made TO resume the session at the expira-
ton OF an hour.
General Pavloff who remained in the
house, said he was willing to make another
effort to deliver his speech I'm case M.
Mouromtseff so desired. The appearance Of
Mr. Pavloff was preceded by long speech
from Prof Kusmin Karvieff. introducing
the bill providing for the abolition OF the
death penalty.
Death Penalty Abolished.
Immediately after the session had been
broken up the group OF toll and the con-
stitutional democrats called caucuses of
their respective parties.
The group Of toll decided to make
noisy demonstration every time PavloI
appears, holding that 1t Is better to drive
out one man than have the whole party
go out, as they cannot listen to the words
of a murderer
The constitutional democrats resolved 10
try to dissuade the group OF toll from their
decision and endeavor TO persuade them, II
they cannot listen to Pavloff, to leave the
house
The house finally voted unanimously TO
refer the motion for the abrogation OF
the death penalty 10 a committee Of ff-
teen 10 draft a bill, and the sitting ad-
journed pending the elaboration Of the
measure. The session was resumed at s:l5
O'Clock tonight. when the bill was adopted
unanimously, the house adjourning at s:55
o'clock.