The San Francisco call., 1907-06-17

Z -I@ttSb bl ttG, June 16.-The
u-ssoiutlon Of the second duma was
with perfect tranquility. thanks to the
Precautionary measures, and in no
place IN Russia, so far as is known
We're there any serious disturbances
demonstrations among st. Petersburg
workmen are anticipated tomorrow. but
me authorities are not alarmed. They
profess TO be chiefly apprehe ensive over
me possibility Of rioting and racial ex-
cesses In Odessa and Kiev and other
cues where party feeling runs high.
An outbreak Of agrarian disorders in
several regions Of the empire is an
ucipated later when the peasantry
learn OF the dissolution, but a spirit of
quiet confidence in the ability Of the
government TO handle the situation
prevails in administrative circles.
News OF the dissolution reached the
St petersburg papers too late for their
last editions, but the public was quickly
informed through extras and great
posters set out by the police al all
street corners. containing the ukase
announcing the dissolution and the
imperial manifesto.
TROOPS REA1Y To ACT
Little knots Of readers attentively
perused the manifesto the phrasing of
which was calculated to appeal to the
patriotism Of the lower classes. Little
enthusiasm or excitement. however.
was evoked, and many of the readers
as they turned away. spat silently on
the ground as sign of their deepest
contempt
Though General Drachensky. prsfect
- police, was ncminaIly in charge. the
provisions for public safety were vir-
tually in the hands Of General Hazen
hampf, aid to Grand Duke Nicholas
NlcholaleVitch, who returned from
"A rl-,r-r- al =
the combined garrison. including the
guard corps, the Thirty-seventh infan-
try division, Z large force of cavalry
and cossacks and several machine gun
cetachnents. The military was chiefly
assigned 10 the industrial section. but
q strong force occupied the Tauride
palace vicinity A portion of the Tar
kuzyk regiment garrisoned the palace.
while squads Of cuirassiers We're sta
--ored IN the courtyards Of adjoining
buildings Nobody, not even the duma
or1cials, We're allowed 10 enter the
precincts Of the palace A laconic no
tlce was posted on the gates announcing e
that fermer deputies would receive
tlelr papers upon application TO the
CHANCELLOR Reports. were in cfrcula-
uon during tne day that the wOrkmen
were planning great demonstration.
WILL NOT SPARE BULLETS
The officers in command Of the troops
said that the orders We're TO disperse
crowds without parley. and not TO spare
bullets ln case Of necessity.
During the night 3 Of the IS social
aenocIotic leaders specifically named
lu the government indictment, includ-
lrg Prince Tzcrtzereteli and II Dzhapa-
ridge. were taken into custody The
either seven succeeded I'm eluding the
elaborate provisions made for their ar
rest Two secret service officers with
signed warrants had been assigned 10
follow fae eopgties and TO serve chem.
They were instructed TO follow their
men 10 the frontier il necessary, but
the deputies succeeded in making their
escape. Among those who have not
been arrested are n OzeI the repre-
sentative, the report Of whose capture
was unfounded and n. Aiexinsky. who
mas not returned to Russia.
Following is the fun text of the en-
peror's manifestO;
We. Nicholas II. by the grace ot God en-
leror q az Russians. OF Poland grand
duke II Finland, etc, declare all our faith
--l e-nleets i-aIs IN conformity with our order
auo RESTRICTIONS since tie dissolution of the
nrst ounaa, our government has adopted series
~ successive measures 10 pacify the country
and establish the affairs OF state in regular
course.
DUMA PALS IN IT'S DUTY
The second duma conroked by Us was sum
moned he contribute according To Oar sovereign
Vll- 10 tho paciho8tion Of Russia. principally
'T rhe work Of legislation. without which the
lie ~ state and the perfection Of its admin
istration is impossible. next br an examfnsfion
NJ me budget Of revenue and expenditure 10
insure regularity Ia national finance and finally
~ the national use Of the right of addressing
interpretations 70 the government with view
10 establishing everywhere truth and Justice
Entrusting these tasks 10 the elected repre-
senrsLiFes. the nation placed upon them BIZ tia {
very trust a heavy responsibility and If was
their sacred duty 70 use their rights likewise
labor Tor the welfare and the Strengthening Of
The Russian state Such were ideas and
C~ We - -Hra ~suaF -,
clples or the life Of the state
To sorrow considerable sections OF the
second ouma failed 10 justify our expects tion.
Russia and perfect her new adninistrsffor tfat
many OF the delegates Of the nation set to
work. but with the manifest tendency to aug
ment her troubles and assist in the disruption
of the state.
As consequence Of this activity during these
periods Of The duma which constituted an insur-
spirit vas introduced into the dums itself which
Prevented the union Of sufficient number OF
its members desirous Of working for the inter-
esls of the country.
EPOCH OF DISASTER
FOR this the duma failsd to discuss
Important measures that were drawn up by the
government. or delayed their discussions OF else
reiected them. not even recoiling from the re-
secs+so1 ~ Iave Witch y,rnis5e6 tho .,sy sT-
port II crimes and particularly the dissemina
lors Of trouble who had eTaded condemnation
The duma did not lend fits moral support to
t6e government IN the restorstion OF order, and
epoch OF crimes and disasters.
The examination OF the budget created an OBJ
stscle 70 the timely satisfaction OF many Of
the vital needs Of the people. The right Of in
terpellatfon was transformed By a considerable
marty IN the dune into a means of fighting
sgsinst the government and exciting distrusf
toward it among large classes Of the people,
Lastly an set committed unheard Of in
the annals OF history. The judicial authorities
discovered q plot by 4 section Of the duma
against the state and power OF the car but
when the government demanded the exclusion.
until judgment had been passed, OF s. members
n the duma implicated in the crime and the
rrrest Of those among them most compromised
the dums failed 10 carry out Immediately the
lawful demand OF the authorities, which sd-
fnitfed Of delay.
AN fhis compelled by ukase to the senate To
dissolve the second 6uma. fixing September IL
rs tho date Of the convention Of the new duma
We end the cause Of failure on two occa SionS
of activity in the duma in the fact that owing
ra tho fuperfPcti0n Of the electoral law the
lrr-isl arrive institution composed OF mem
lsrs who we're not truly representative Of the
needs and desires Of the people; consequently