New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-04
Writer Says That German
Atrocities Caused
New Era.
HINTS u. S. WILL GET
TRADE KAISER LOST
Tells of Movement Under Way
to Inspire Vital Blow
at Militarism.
by W. TCHERk ESOFF.

Pctrograd, Dec. When Kaiser
Wilhelm and his ministers decided to
war on Russia they little realized the
farrcachng effect their action would
have on German commerce and indus
try. II was their belief that the Rus
SLAMS, being at variance with their gov
eminent, would not support the Cars
forces in a whole-hearted manner.
Germany's numerous atrocities, how
ever, have aroused universal indigna-
ton throughout Russia, with the result
that what once was a divided empire
now stands united as never before in
its history. All factions have joined in
a determined effort to crush German
militarism once and for all.
The Municipalities and Zcmstvos, two
strong organizations whose aims are so
well known that they need 10 descrip-
ton here, have organized medical and
sanitary corps for service at the front
as we'll as in the towns and villages
affected by the rayagos Of war. Special
Zemstvos trains are carrying the
wounded to towns, where local branches
Of the society give them every atten-
ton. These unions have provided food,
shelter and clothing for the refugees
who fed as the Teutons advanced.
Hundreds OF thousands Of civilian
volunteers have been induced by the
Zemstyos TO work in the trenches. erect
barracks and fortify positions. It ia
+ through their efforts that 420 bath
houses have been built behind the fight
ing lines. To facilitate the railway and
motor car deliveries supplementary
stan has been formed. This corps looks
after the transport OF munitions sent
by the Zcmstvos committee in Central
Russia.
Mechanics. engineers and other
worimcn are employed in thu shops
opened By the Zemstyos behind the
! lighting limos.
! To-day the Russian army feels that
it is backed By the nation as whole.
Not only are the privates greatly en-
/ couracod. but the officers also feel the
new spirit spreading through Russia.
Inspired by this movement, the soldiers
arc determined 20 avenge The wrongs
they attribute 20 the Germans and are
resolved To END German supremacy on
the battlefield and IN commerce.
r. is because all classes and parties
arc participating Iu tHIs movement th"t
there now exists al unprecedented
shirt OF national enthusiasm. rms
new era IS due to those elements WhIch
for The past twenty years have fought
for constitutional regime IN Russia
But the Prime Minister, GorcmyHln,
who seems ,o think that his mission
IS to bring Eussi. back 20 pre-con-
,ti,utional regime tit was Gorcmykin
who -as Prime Minister dissolved the
first Duma.. urged the government TO
resist the nations claims. Some Of the
ministers. like Prince Cherbatoit, sam
arm and kryoshcin. were inclined 10
make the demanded concessions and TO
coavcke the Duma, but they were
obliged 20 resign. and the Dumas con-
Vocation Is again indefinitely post
ponod. This resistance OF the bureau
cracv has bad. however, an effect OPP
uo,itc 20 what the government expect
ed. with the exception OF four sub
sidized government papers, The Rus ian
press. including the crvative NO
-oio Nromia." is dissatisfied with
Gorcmykin's Cabinet
Even an The most reactionary organ
ization OF Russia. the so-called Union
of the Nobility. the governments pol
lev was Sharply criticised, and the
executive committee with President
Strukof. VINO had expressed approval
OF tho Cabinet. were forced 70 resign.
Public opinion, as expressed ~ the
unions of Zcmstvos and municipa ties,
is unanimous Zoo it's disapproya OF the
continued rcactionary policy OF the
government. but az the same time IS
determined that b. is not The moment
20 crticisc the government
\ special society has been organ yea
20 bring about closer business rela-
tious between Russia and England.
Efforts arc being made 20 improve
Rus-o-Americau commercial councc-
lions. and American business repre-
sentative were recently received BY
the Minister OF Industry and Com
mcrcc. Prince Shakhaskoy. and By the
Moscow Municipal Council and the
Central Committee OF the Union oil
Icm5tvos.