The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-04-07

the impending dissolution Of the Douma,
which. taken in connection with the in
cipient strike movement, have unsettled
the hourses Of st. Petersburg and Mos
COW, prompt the ministerial organ, the
Rossia, 10 make another authoritative
statement on the subject. It viii be re-
membered that on the occasion OF the
last statement by that paper on the s-s-5S
subject Premier Stolypin, In an interview.
referred all questioners to the article as
expressing the views OF the government
Attributing these reports TO the opposi-
ton press, the Rossia says: Being itself
unused TO comply. with the law, the Left
press cannot imagine that the govern
ment being strong enough to compel
others, whoever they may be, to respect
the existing law, should itself show all
citizens IN example OF such respect The
Imperial Donna was called into being by
the monarch BY whom the government
was appointed. The legislative power Of
the Donna and the executive power Of
the government emanate from one source
the power Of the Emperor. And certainly
the government which assembled the Dou-
ma will MT hinder its serious legislative
work" But the article proceeds TO say
that the irresponsible leaders OF the Left
are trying to induce the Douma 10 reject
the reforms introduced by ukase, notably
the agrarfan measure of last autumn The
government admits the possibility Of the
amendment. but not OF the repeal Of these
measures. since repeal would necessltate
the return OF the lands already trans
a HaF-r
mote unrest instead of assuring tranquil
lity THE Douma will by IT'S attitude
toward the agrarian laws clearly show
Russia whether it is willing and able to
work for the welfare Of the country. or
whether. like its predecessor CT unhappy
memory. its object is only to create diff
ficulties for the government and the
fatherland. The fate Of the Douma rests
not with the intentions of the govern
ment. but with its own tendencies
This highly important prOnOuncement
treats with studied silence the campaign
OF the Extreme Right against the DOuma.
The government declares itself strong
enough 70 compel others. whoever they
may be- 10 respect the law"
The Populist Constitutional party. in
GLIDING peasant deputies from the SOUTH
western provinces, has been formed.
Among the items Of its programme are
appropriation with compensation, aboli-
ton Of the pale. and maintenance OF the
unity OF the empire.
The Petch has resumed publication of
details Of horrible tortures inflicted on
political prisoners in Riga by the local
police Similar revelations led only re
Gently 90 the forced suspension OF the
paper.
The British consul general at Shanghai
has recorded a strong protest with the
taotai against the slackness Of the city
authorities IN Furnishing the despeEadoes
who have been, committed 10 their charge
by the Mixed Court. The consul general
asserts that the attitude OF the authorities
IS a direct encouragement to serious crime
within the foreign settlement
Latest official news from Teheran does
not Indicate any change in the internal
situation Of Persia. The British and Rus
sian governments. which are acting to-
gether, are resolved that there shall be
no intervention in the domestic affairs Of
that country Such Intervention would
furnish a pretext TO the anti-foreign ele-
ment and bring about the very thing II
is desired 90 avoid, viz, attacks upon for
eigneTs- Both powers regard the present
situation as one that Persia must deal
with herself. SO far there IS no cause
for anxiety for the safety OF foreigners
and should any Intervention become ulti-
mateIy necessary for the protection of
their nationals, Great Britain and Russia
would only take action after consultation
with each other. But up 10 the present
no such necessity has arisen. No orders
have been given by Great Britain for
strengthening the consular guards. The
latter consist of Indian soldiers. and re-
ports Of the Indian troops arriving in
Persia can only refer TO the ordinary re-
lief movement.
The German ministry Of marine has
issued brief statement regarding the
new battle ship which will he built IN the
near future and regarding the probable
construction OF which there have been in
circulation many rumors Of the most SEN
sational nature. The statement says that
the vessel will be denOminated by the
letter "F" and will exceed in size any
armored cruiser now building or eontem-
plated for any navy In the world. Ii viii
have a displacement Of 4. 200 tons. viii be
fitted with Parsons turbines OF from q. 00C
TO 5000 horse power, and viii he capable
Of g speed Of twenty-five knots an hour.
A crisis in the affairs Of the German
Navy League has arisen The revelations
Of the part played in the general election
by Gen. Keim excited the resentment OF
other prominent members Of the league
A number of leading Roman Catholic
members had already resigned. but no
particular Importance was attached there
to in view of the fact that Ultramontane
Clericals are now classed as an anti
national party. Now comes the announce
ment. however. that leading =lember OF
the executive. Gen. Pfaf, has resigned
by way of protest against Gen Keim S
electoral activity. Gen. Pfan declares
that it is impossible that he should con-
tinue TO cooperate with Gen. keim, His
secession may cause a crisis, and lively
proceedings are expected at the annual
general meeting of the league at the end
OF May.
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