Count Witte began by attempting to include in his Cabinet
representatives of the various political parties, but the result has been a complete failure. Prince Eugene Troubetzkoi, the only member of the Constitutionalists who accepted office, resigned on Wednesday night, and be has been followed by all the Zemstvoist members. The Cabinet is, therefore, purely one of bureaucrats, with no popular support, and the Prime Minister's health is said to be breaking down under the strain. Friday's papers announce the long-expected resignation of General Trepoff, which may ease his burden for the moment. At the same time, news comes from Kronstadt of a mutiny in the forces, and of serious fighting between workmen, sailors, and Cossacks. The latest telegrams indicate that the revolt has been suppressed, but the occurrence is perhaps the most dangerous symptom that has yet appeared. So far, the only bulwark of the bureaucracy has been the loyalty of its regiments, and a rebellion within gunshot of Peterhof might compel an unconditional surrender.
