The Russian Revolution.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8142, 16 November 1905, Page 6

The Russian Revolution.

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Per Press Association.)

LONDON. November 15

The Daily Express' Shanghai correspondent reports that a. number' of .soldiers at Vladivostock were arrested for demanding better food. Others mutinied and released the prisoners, firing the prison.

They were joined by sailors and roughs, and looted.the town, burning, the > principal shops and the Commandant's residence.

The mutineers,are reported to be in virtual possession of the town.

"Women, children, and many merchants took refuge in the shipping anchored in the harbour.

The warships Askold, Mandjoin, Grosovoi, end Bodry, interned at Shanghai, have been ordered to Vladivostock.

The Daily Telegraph's Shanghai correspondent states that Yladivostock is entirely burning. The Japanese press confirm the serious disturbances, and state foreigners have cabled to their Governments for warships.

A St. Petersburg telegram despatched early to-day states that private advices report that the mutiny is under control.

Another report states that the mutiny is similar to that at Kronstad, only on a greater scale.

On Monday there was fierce fighting botween the rioters and loyalists ani soldiers and sailors.

A greater part of the town is ablaze, and the Chinese quarter is destroyed. A state of war has been declared.

Chief Rabbi Adler is extremely gratified at the Australian messages of sympathy with the Jews.

, ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 15. It is believed here the country is on the brink of a general strike. The Council of Workmen's delegates are resolved to obtain eight hours a day, even if recourse to revolutionary means is necessary. Factory mill owners declare it is impossible to concede without proportionately decreased wages. Both sides are must determined.

The Metropolitan of St. Petersburg thanked the Archbishop of Canterbury for the sympathy of the Anglican Church.

Many of the Odessa police looted the Jews so successfully that they have been able to retire from the force.

Robbery and violence arc still rampant and none dare venture out after nightfall.

Police officers under threats compelled a lawyer to destroy proofs showing police complicity in the massacre.

BEELTN, Nov. 15,

It is semi-officially declared the Government has no intention of interfering with Russian internal affairs. The Kaiser did not communicate with the Czar on the subject. If the movement in favour of Polish autonomy spreads to Prussian provinces, Government will firmly suppress it.

Per Press Association. DUNEDIN, Nov, 15. A largely attended meetiug was held in the Jewish Synagogue Chambers tonight to consider the best method of manifesting sympathy with the sufferers by the massacres iv Russia. It was resolved that this meeting of the Jewish community express abhorrence of the brutalities committed upon tlieir unoffending co-religionists in Russia, and place oa record their most profound sympathy with the sufferers. It was resolved to open a subscription list for alleviating the material distress of those who have survived. It was resolved that a vote of thanks be accorded the Premier for kis sympathetic cable to the Secretary of State, and to the Dunedin press for their outspoken protests. The.sum of £216 was subscribed in the room. .