Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-30

ST. PETERSBURG, April "a savage
attack made today on the army and the
government by the socialist member, NJ.
zuraboff during the first executive session
Of the lower house of Parliament caused
q rupture between the ministers and the
Duma which for a time threatened to pre-
cipitate the dissolution of the house
After NJ Zurabons harangue, in which
he declared that under an autocratic
regime the army was worthless, except
against the people and that It was beaten
whenever Il engaged in a foreign war, the
ministers withdrew from the house and
served an ultimatum on President Golovin
that unless the offensive expressions were
retracted by NJ Zurabohf and the rule pro-
viding for temporary suspension was ap-
piled against him they would sever all
future relations with the Duma.
NJ GoloYin y unable TO haN the de-
mand compiled with as the radicals sup
ported their colleague solidly and the Poles
refused TO vote. The suspension and
formal rebuke Of NJ. Zuraboff, however,
was pronounced by the president of the
chamber. but this failed to satisfy the
ministers, who subsequently ordered the
government experts to withdraw from the
evening session Of the budget commission.
Immediately after adjournment Premier
stolypin summoned an extraordinary ses-
sion OF the cabinet, which, apparently
brought matters to an issue between the
premier and the reactionary members OF
his ministry.
Premier Hopes for settlement.
What transpired Is not known, but al
midnight Premier stolypin summoned NJ
GOiovin and informed him that the in
Haa
cabinet. He hoped, however, a way woulC
be found tomorrow to arrange matters
without fatal consequences to the Duma
The early discussion OF the army bill
in the Duma today was stormy. but the
elimination came at $50 D. m. when M
ZurabofH made his speech. President Colo
win, when he had restored things to q
semblance OF order, attempted TO explain
away zuraboff's words az a criticism OF
the old army under the old regime, both
OF which-had passed away. He then sus-
kpended the session for ten minutes in or
tdsr to allow the passions OF the members
10 cool.
The recess was protracted for almost two
hours while a series of weiRhty confer.
ences were being held and reports were
telephoned TO Stolypin and the emperor
Finally Lieutenant General Rudiger min.
lister OF war. announced the ministerial
ultimatum, adding that the emperor would
never stand such insults TO his faithful
army
2urabOR II Suspended.
When the house reassembled NJ. Colo.
win announced that owing to the tumult
he had not clearly understood the purport
Of NJ zurabon's remarks, and. after having
read the stenographer's reports, he found
the reflections upon the army unparlia.
mentary and inadmissable In debate
Therefore he deprived zuraboff Of right tc
the floor
NJ TEeitelL the social democrat from
Kutais. Immediately claimed recognition
He declared Zuraboff had spoken on behalf
pf the entire socialist democratic factor
and he shared his sentiments The wild
tumult again broke loose and the member,
Of the riEht refused to permit him 10 con
hnue al,
President Golovln shouted that unles,
The uproar ceased he would resign, but
order was not restored until the socia
democrats, with the social revolutionisti
and other members OF the opposition, will
NJ. TEeien at their head, filed out Of tn,
hall.
M. Golovin requested the house to ex
press approval OF his course. and this wa,
voted by the minority democrats remain
ing.
Al a conference OF several democrats TO
night the advisability OF NJ. Zrrabof, IN,
mediately quitting 81 Petersburg. OWN,
20 the certainty OF his being CHALLENGED I,
duels and the danger OF his being sum
marily dealth with In case he declined 4,
hght, was considered.