Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1905 — ST. PETERSBURG SFEMS QUIET [ARTICLE]

ST. PETERSBURG SFEMS QUIET

WhtNalwato of Vzlhtr Gopoa Uaknowa TrepofT Talk*. St. Petersljurv, Jan. 27. The Russian capital presents almost a normal appearunee and the authorities are confident that the backbone of the strike has been broken. The whereabouts of Father i.Jopon still remains a mystery, although it is believed the priest is in Moscow. Governor General TrepofT recel ved the correspondent of The Associated Frees at the former’s headquarters In the Winter Palace und manifests' complete confidence' that the crisis is over and that public order and safety are assured. “What of the future? People talk of a revolution or an era of bomb throwing?” lie was asked. “I am an optimist,” was the reply. “I have no fear of a revolution. As for bomb throwers they are few In number. They may attempt something, but nothing will be accomplished in that fashion.” “There are stories of wholesale arrests?” It was suggested. “There have been no arrests since I assumed the governor generalship yesterday. The government cannot permit conspirators against it to plot and agitate as they please.” “Is Maxim Gorky unde? arrest?” queried the correspondent. “He is not in St. Petersburg, which is the extent of my jurisdiction,” said the general. “Where is Father Gopon?” was asked. “I cannot tell you,” said the general.