The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-01
STOLYPIN'S PLAN
RUSSIAN PREMIER OUTLINES POL-
 ICY OF GOVERNMENT.
Declares Present Regime Will Insure Fair Elections as Long as the People Vote as Regime
 Dictates.

St. Petersburg. Jan. 31.--Premier Stolypin today issued an important cir cular to the Governor-Generals. Gov ernors and Prefects of Russia and the Caucasus, emphasizing the Govern ment's desire to cooperate amicably with Parliament, which the Premier considers must be the main factor in the regeneration of Russia.
 After commenting on the efforts of certain factions to misrepresent the in tentions of the Government in order to insure the elections of opposition mem- bers of Parliament, the Premier points out that the representatives of the crown are forbidden to take part in party politics and urges the local au- thorities to assure full freedom in the elections. At the same time, he adds. they must always interpose against the revolutionary propaganda and deny false reports regarding the plans or the Government.
 Continuing, the Premier. in behalf of the Government, assures the coun- try that the Imperial Parliament. which is the main factor in the re- generation of law and order fin the State and of State principles, and which has the right of initiative In the do- main of legislation, will find in the Government sincere collaboration in its fruitful, creative and concilliatory work"
 The Government the Premier fur ther states, Is aware of the immense difficulties in settling questions con nected with the transformation of po- litical and social conditions in the present unsual circumstances. and 1t is satisfied that it can only succeed in regenerating Russia if it's intentions are submitted to the exhaustive, prac- tical criticism of Parliament.
 The circular also asserts that while fully bearing in mind the right of Par liament in regard to legislation. the voting of estimates and interpellations. the Government intends steadfastly to adhere to the existing laws as strict observance of them is the only way by which the Government and Parlia- ment can be preserved.
 In concluding, the Premier refers to "the falseness of the rumors charging the Government with the intention of dissolving the new Parliament and re- turning to the system of Government which had been rejected by the Elm peror.' MT Stolypin says: '"The desire of the Government is to develop the Zemstvo system of safe government. and. by financial reforms, to increase the resources of the Zem- stvos and the commonwealth. It's chief aim is the improvement of the position of the peasants, not only by the creation of agrarian funds, but by making 1t possible for every energetic and diligent laborer to cultivate his own land without impairing the rights or others"
 The circular also announces that the Government is preparing bills provid- ing for the settlement of the labor questions and for the regulation of educational affairs and local govern- ment.
 on the representations of the Prefect of Police that Professor Milukon, leader of the Constitutional Democrats, is not entitled to franchise. the Senate has removed the name of the Professor from the electoral list. It appears that Milukuff secured license to trade, with she object of obtaining a vote in this city, but the license must be A year old before the holder Is en- titled to a franchise and that period has not yet elapsed.