The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-03-16

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public organizations that were work
ing for the support OF the army and
stating that there must be- co-opera-
lion between duma and government
A few days later tho prime minister
resigned.
The new prime minister Appointed
attempted honestly TO work with the
duma. Tie tried 20 rid himself OF
colleagues In whom neither he or
the duma had confluence. He fail
ed. however. and VAS In turn dis
missed and frankly reactionary
minister was appointed and those.
members OF the government whose
names had been mentioned in the
rro-German intrigue were retained
in once. The date for the reopen
ing Of the duma was postponed
When the dumA convened finally
on Feb. ~, IL declared that the new
government did not represent re
sponsible government In the'mean-
time the food situation in the large
urban oenters had become a real
crisis. There was danger OF dis
orders breaking out. Then came the
cdict dissolVing the duma- After
trying moral pressure 10 no purpose,
the duma had 10 resort 20 revolt
uonary methods.
The revolution r. q purely politi-
cal revolution with the single aim
OF establishing responsible govern
ment The duma leaders win Be
able 10 hold the confidence OF the
people. for they are acting IN &C
cordAnce with the popular demands
definitely voiced BY the allcompr~-
hensive public organizations men.
toned above.
These same organizations have
made II possible TO bring OF tai
revolution rapidly and without much
violence
The duma II supported BY the
army. for the army would have
starved but for the work OF the pub
lac organizations. the presidents OF
which are among duma leaders. The
fact that the army Is behind the
duma also accounts for the fact that
this revolution was attended bY a
minimum Of disorders.
The revolution is political but not
anti-dynastic Every efhort was
made TO convince the emperor that
be could safely trust the people. thai
the people we're really loyal TO him
and whole-heartedIy back Of the
war; but II seemed impossible O.
gain his ear. Constitutional govern
ment was the demand Of the dums
and II the object OF the revolution
but the monarchical idea Is nrmlJ
established in Russia and the move
ment was directed not against ths
ruling dynasty. but against the ir
responsible ministers who wers
either deceiving OF at least gIyinp
bad counsel 20 their sovereign
Finally the aim OF the movement
and its justification Is TO secur,
conditions which viii make Il POS
sible for Russia 10 put forward al
her strength for the successful
prosecution OF the war.
Last summer leaders OF the duma
said 10 rue: Perhaps We will tsv,
10 have a revolution before we car
win the war" These same leader
saw then and admitted the daRgvN
Of any such move.
But they have finally realized that
the move had TO be made and they
also. IL Is now clear. Jaw that 4
could be concluded quickly and effec
lively, without weakening Russia
from the military point or view.
Many. looking forward 20 M
military operations OF the comins
spring but knowing the interna
conditions IN Russia. had doubt
These doubts should now be dis
PEELED. Again. many knowing OF the
proGerman intrigue going on in
Russia feared-not separate peace
tut a premature settlement.
The revolution spells the end OF
these anxieties. The revolution
means a more active prosecution OF
the war TO victory.