Tho Peasants' Congress.
Received November 28, 7.31 a.m.
ST. PETERSBURG, November 27.
The Russian Peasants' Congress has closed, after resolving in favour of civil and political equality, and nationalisation of the land by a constituent Assembly. Itrecommended boycottipg local authorities and State brandy shops, also taxes on, landed proprietors. Only 125 delegates attended from all parts of Russia, a quarter of those present being teachers and agitators. A vast majority of delegates fav~ onred peaceful methods. Sixty Tolstoites were present at the Congress.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11725, 28 November 1905, Page 5
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83Tho Peasants' Congress. Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11725, 28 November 1905, Page 5
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