Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-07
TREP0FF TALKS
Concerning Conditions in
the Russian Empire.
says No Material Interests Are
Represented by Parliament.
treat Power Of ReVp|ulienisis, He Asserts,
Lies in Their Control Of the Press.

81. Petersburg, July 6.-Gen. Trepoff,
commandment of the imperial palace
was interviewed ut PetcrhOf this after
noon regarding the situation in Russia.
me train on which the CORRESPONDENT
went to Petarhof was full of troops and
the little town swarmed with soldiers
Gen. Trepoff's house WAS guarded by
armed police, a necessary precaution
nlasmuch as the general is the best
mated man by the revolutionary ,eX-
tremiSts who make no secret Of their
intention of assassinutinG him ut the
first opportunity.
TalkinS of the general position of af-
lars, Gen. Trcpoff deplored the lack
or energy displayed in combating the
revolutionary movement. 1t was easy
to deduct from his remarks that he
considered that Premier Goremykins
place on the ministerial bench in the
Lower House of Parliament and that
he should be there daily. ever watchful
and every ready to reply to his politl-
cal opponents. The general referred in
complimentary terms to the premiers
intelligence and good Intentions quail
ties, however. not 50 much needed as
initiative, perception and prompt rec
ignition Of the inevitable He also ex-
pressed his respect for the Minister OF
the Interior Stolypin's courage. saying.
You, yourself, have seen bow he has
faced the storm in Parliament" but
seemed to regard him as out Of touch
with the present political trend. Cen
eral TrcFoff gave the impression that
he recognized the necessity and advis-
ability of The departure Of the existing
government. although he said as far
as he knew N. Goremykl.- and his col
leagues had no immediate intention OF
reSigning.
Discussing Parliament, Gen. Trepoff
said that at present it was simply he
ing utiliz d as Il revolutionary center
Look at the immunity allowed NJ. Al
lagin and persons of his stamp" said
the general. The labor group is given
practically a free hand by the other
parties for tactical purposes, forcing
the hand Of the government by cxag-
gerating the strength Of the extreme
revolutionary element; but should the
moderate come into power they Wnui1
in my opinion overthrow the eXtrem-
lists. who would then take their proper
place i'll the political perspective. The
prevalent tone Of Parliament is de-
StruCtivc. but | dare say II will become
constructive or at least | hope 50. 1t
seems to me that the best solution is
a ministry from the Center party as
being the strongest panty. l admit
that the appointment or such Il minis
try would be Il great risk; but the risk
would be justified by the urgency of
pacifying the country. Everything rea-
sOnablc should be done TO restore order
and secure stability by pacific means.
If all these are exhausted, then some
other measures may have to be devils
cd"
Gen. Trepoff pointed out that only
political interests. and no material in
tcrestS are represented in the present
Parliament and that it is the unani-
nous aim Of Parliament to remove the
cxisting governmental reign. Gen. TIep-
off hoped that ultimately Il more sober
spirit would prevail i'll Parliament and
that the multifariouS interests of the
country would have due representa-
ton. The rnvolutionalic les. he said, must
be opposed by sound common sCnSc
ANA above all With energy. and again |
energy.
The great power Of the revolution
arics.' cen. Trcpnlf declared, lies in |
their control of the press. Political |
passions are such that the most lru- |
dent Of men have lost their heads ana |
are raving like lunatics over Ttopian |
schemes which can only result in blood |
and flame | cannot deny that the |
rcvulutiOnaricS have Won over nearly |
al the men of talent. Even if mod |
crate Journals should be founded their |
promoters would find no collaboratorS. |
You know that the larger |
number Of the papers of st. Petersburg |
are in the hands of Jews and that most |
Of the members of the stats are Jews, |
while the reporters are generally rc.o- |
Iutionary agitatOrS. Then sec to what |
extent the Jews are represented iii Par |
liam"nt and say what Will prevent an |
upheaval. principally the work of Jews |
through their cunning prOVOcation OF |
Christians and Il skilfully ContriVcd |
rosing of innocent victims Of Il blood |
thirsty tyranny. | endorse every word |
of the official report regarding Bialy- |
ST Ok When Prince trusof spoke the |
other day in Parliament regarding or |
caniZcd Indictment to pogroms at head |
quarters he lied: that is all. His cal |
ua1nitS are the outcome of diSappoint- !
ed ambition. When he came to make |
charges he could only cite TWO |