The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-10
Statement That He Is
Already Doomed Ap-
pears True.
KIEV IS DIVIDED
IN TWO FACTIONS
Confident Manner of Counsel for
Prosecution Is Fearfully Omi-
nous-Greek Church to Hold
Services in Memory of Muir
dered Boy-Christians and
Jews Flee From City.

IL. 1
IIiev, November a.-The fato Of
ritual murder" Of the Christian boy,
Andrew Yushinsky, IL still undecided
that IS 20 far as a. public verdict is
concerned and IL remains for the NOR
row TO prove whether those numerous
Well Informed persons here who said
Beiliss was convicted before tho trial
began arc correct. Certainly thci.
statement bears all the esrmarks OF
the truth.
The confident manner assumed by
tho counsel for the prosecution, from
NJ Wiper down. is fearfuliy ominous,
and perhaps the worst feature OF all
is the undisEuiscd joy shown by them
at the prospect OF conviction.
All k!ev went to bed early to- might,
but there was li;tlc sleep. Never be-
fore has this city been at such a ten
sion. Man% OF the residents say that
tho assassination OF Premier Stoly pin
four years ago did not cause the ex-
citerient which now pervadcs tho city.
The whole city is divided into two fac
tons. pro-Beiliss and anti -Be,liss.
Aiany OF the Christians have left the
city in anticipation OF riots following
the verdict. But these refugees are as
nothing TO the horde OF Jews who have
fed from kicv and surrounding towns.
Fcnr Cast Over City.
Tonight the streets were crowded
with sad looking men, whose red.
swollen eyes and faltcring gait told
palmer than anything else the fear
which has been cast over the city.
What looks suspiciously like con-
firination Of the report that Beiliss has
been foredoomed was the announce
ment published broadcast to-day that
the head of the Greek Church would
hold memorial services in tho Kiev
Cathedral tomorrow TO pay final
homage to tho memory OF tho Yushin-
sky boy. who was cruelty murdered by
tho Jews" The announcement calls
upon all real Russians" 10 be pres
ent.
The question OF whether tho case
would be given 70 tho Jury tonight
or to-morrcw morning Was not decid :
ed until almost the last minute of to-
days hearing. Beil:ss made 4 pathetic
appeal 10 the president OF the court
for freedom, and, after listening TO this.
the president declared the court ad-
journed until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
The counsel for the defense gained
material advantage this morning
when they succeeded In forcing the
court 10 allow them 10 address tho jury
the second time, following the final
address b. the counsel for the prose-
cution. There we're five speakers for
fense Tho attorneys covered exactly
tho same ground they had in the
previous summing up. with the eXcep-
tion that each address was bricfcr. tho
counsel being limited to one hour
each
After the eight attorneys had con-
cluded, the president looked at Beiliss
and said:
al, OF tho evidence is In. and the
l,r t. -y,..
you say in your own behalf?"
Asserts His Innocence.
Reiliss half walked. halt limped. TO
corner OF the dock nearest the presi :
dent, and supporting himself by cling
ing to the rail of the dock with one
hand, while he placed tho other over
his heart in Il pathetic voice, almost
drowned by sohs. he said:
Judges and jury, ! am weak and
exhausted that ! can hardly stand. /
swear / am innocent. and l iniplorc
YOU 10 acquit me. Let me return to
my poor unfortunate children, who arc
waiting for me"
Many persons were affected by tho
prisoners appeal. and. although cx-
tremc quiet prevailed while he was
speaking. many persons gave way to
tears as Reiliss resumed MS seat
The speeches OF the counsel for the
the same deadly malice and hatred to-
ward the jews that characterized the
addresses earlier III the week. They
were nothing ether than pa assionate 10
appeals for revenge. and on al sides il
is feared the inilammatory speeches $
will have n material influence upon the
peasant iurymen.
The defense replied with appeals FOR
Justice, emphasizing the fact that alb
Rolutely no evidence had been intro
duced to prove Beiliss guilty OF mur-
der or to prove the existence OF ritual
murder"
Tho courtroom was packed with
fashionable women and numerous
prominent Russian officials, including
several members OF the Ministry OF
Justice. the Governor OF Kiev. amt Of
iicers from st. Petersburg.
In Fear of 1Iassacres.
New York, November 9.-"Thc cntiro
Jewish people in Russia is In constant
FEAR OF mas5acres NJ an outcome OF this
case" says tho annual report of the
executive committee OF the America
Jewish Committee referring TO the
trial of Mcndel Bciliss at Kicv, on a
charge OF ritual murder. The case is
referred to as "the most tragic occur
renee In jewish life for many years"
Tho report was submitted to-day M
the seventh annual meeting here Of the
American Jewish Committee Il national
organization, whose announced purpose
Is TO prevent infringement on the
rights OF Jews In this country and
abroad, and to relieve them in case Of
distress"
The committee to-day aDpropfia ed