The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-07-23

ter of revolutionary agitation, instead or settling down to conservative work, and therefore that sooner or later its dispersal would be necessary. But. we wished to wait until it's in- capacity and true role burned them selves into the minds of the people As we anticipated. the Parliament pro- ceeded to wpite it's own death sen- tence by demonstrating that 1t nel- ther was nor was desired to be a leg islative body, but simply a revolution any tribunal. Nevertheless Emperor Nicholas continued to hope for q change of tactics and only consented to dissolution when every other alter native had been exhausted
 Ten days ago his majesty was pre- pared to accept Parliamentary minis try: but the Constitutional Demo- crats and their mad insistence on fm- possible conditions deliberately reject en the opportunity. Thereupon the Emperor conferred with men of all shades of political opinion. dozens of them every day-and finally became convinced that dissolution was imper- ative''
 Does the delay in announcing the date Of the new elections involve the intention of change in the base of representation to universal suffrage?" was asked
 Not necessarily" replied M. von schwanebach. On that point no defi- nite decision has been taken"
 Where do you anticipate that dis orders will break out?,
 certainly not in St. Petersburg. Probably they will be worst in the somtn- ' anu convinced that the army IS loyal. Tho dfssentions which occur red among the troops have not sappea their fidelity as a whole, and once they are engaged against the reyolu- tfonaries, who do not hesitate to re- sort to the throwing of bombs. they will do ther duty"
 What Is the governments intention VI the matter of suppressing street riotiDg and revoltT'
 In auswer the General raised his arms in imitation of a soldier bringing hs rifle to his shoulder, adding: But in orderly fashion." recalling the opin- ion he expressed during the rsotinE in October when he contended that bull lets and bayonets were the kindest means for ending the trouble.
 General von Schwanebach was not certain that other changes fin the cab met were involved by the accession of M. Stolypfn to the premiership. All the minister's. he ssid, had placed their resignations at the disposal of M Stolypin as he was entitled to make any changes he deemed wise.
 The general said there would be no final meeting of parliament tomorrow to hear the ukase ordering its disso lution. ''The life of parliament has terminated he declared. "A session tomorrow would simply be made the occasion for seditious speeches. per- haps necessitating bloodshed. If the members attempt to enter the build ing they will find it in the possession of the troops"
 General Schwanebach said that the members of parliament would not be arrested; neither for their acts or speeches in parliament, however trea- sonable they might have been. as they are covered by legislative immunity, but he did not conceal the purpose of the government hereafter to hold the members strictly accountable for open acts of treason.
 In conclusion the general expressed the hope that the dissolution of par liament, as bad as 1t looked, would turn out for the best and not hide the joy with which the government at the present moment would welcome the support of the constitutional demo- crats.