New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-08
RUSSIAN PRESS HOPEFUL.
BelieUes Tone IF Douma Makes
EarIy Dissolution improbable.

ST PETERSBURG March THE Russian press.
which has been occupied chiefly with descriptive
accounts Of the opening OF parliament, to-day
discusses editorially the significance of the first
days proceedings. The general view is that the
self-restraint and feeling of responsibility ex-
hiblted by both Right and Left render a speedy
dissolution improbable Parliament will con-
tinue in session for six weeks to two months,
and possibly longer. and it is believed will make
far better record in constructive legislation
than it's predecessor
The cordial manner in which President GolOvin
was received by Emperor Nicholas yesterday.
the action Of the Caucuses Of all parties. and.
above all. the decision OF the Conservatives TO
support the petition for the granting Of amnesty
TO all political prisoners except bomb throwers
confirms, according to the papers, this proba-
bility the most hopeful sign being tho COnserva-
tive decision regarding amnesty. showing that
the Right wing is controlled by tactful leaders.
who are able 10 keep the extremists in hand.
According 70 club gossip. however. a good
understanding between the Crown and the lower
house Of parliament is threatened by several in
dscretions on the part Of President Golovin.
who is quoted as crItcising in private CONVEX
saton the political intelligence displayed by
the Emperor and the Empress's grasp Of the
situation. shown by the question whether
he was Il member of the Right party, remarks
which 10 reach the Emperor In eXaS-
gerated form.
The Holy Synod has ordered the suppression
OF a monastery paper edited by monk, rather
niadOre, having a wide circulation among the
lower Olasses, in which reactionary artlcIes OF
the most virulent character have appeared.
exhortlng patriotic Russians to XIII all the
Liberals one article. which has been reprinted
IN all the reactIonary papers, elaborated nun
plans for the impressive execution OF count
Witte for treason by hanging him in the great
Red Square OF the Kremlin. at Moscow.
The hopes of harmony caused Dy the ease with
which NJ Golovin WAS elected received q setback
to-day during the second caucus OF the Opposi-
ton parties. There was complete disagreement
regarding the posts stiIl TO be filed. The dis
question showed a s. cast boycott against NJ.
Teslinko. the Constitutional Democratic candl-
da-e for the vice presidency. Although NJ les
| Inko is "a well known Radical, and has taken
part In the defence OF nearly all the famous
political prisoners. including Mile Maria Spir-
idOnOva he Is practically ostracised tor
having taken the place OF workman candl-
date IN Moscow.
The Social Democrats did not take part in the
caucus. The orators of the Constitutional Dem
ocratic party made gallant defence OF NJ. Tes-
Inko, but they failed to shake the opposition
against him. IA emergency meeting OF the
central committee Of the Constitutional Demo-
cratic party has been called Tor early tomorrow
morning 10 deal with the situation. and there
will be another caucus at 10 o'clock Tomorrow.
The Conservatives are making every effort 10
wean the Constitutional Democrats from the eN-
IRENE Left. They have decided to support NJ.
Tesllnko in exchange for the second vice-prest-
dency OF the house.
NJ Ciolovin has received upward OF one thou
ceived also several messages from parties OF eX-
| lies in furthermOst Siberia, begging parliament
| to remember the martyrs OF freedom and 10 IN
| tercede for them.