In this context we may note that a Reuter's telegram
from Kishineff, dated December 21st, announced the result of the trials of the authors of the disturbances which led to the massacres of the Jews. Two of the accused, by name Gretschin and Marosjuk, who were indicted for murder, were sentenced to seven and five years' penal servitude respectively; twenty-two others to periods of imprisonment ranging from one to two years, and one to six months ; while twelve persons were acquitted. Simultaneously with this telegram, the Times reproduced "with reserve" information received by prominent -members of the Jewish community in London to the effect that renewed excesses were being prepared for Christmas (January 7th, according to Western reckoning). The Governor, Prince Urussoff, so it is stated, had summoned the president of the Hebrew congregation and inquired what the Jews would do in such an event, and on being told that they would • defend themselves, replied that in that case the military would protect the assailants. Independent inquiries -from leading Jews in London have failed to elicit confirmation of the report, though its inherent probability is not denied.
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