15 St. 47 Min, 30 Okt 1905 Jahr - The Tsar had the choice of giving in or using force, with the likelihood of massive bloodshed. He gave in and issued the October Manifesto on 30 October. This promised: - a parliament or Duma elected by the people - civil rights - e.g. freedom of speech and conscience - uncensored newspapers and the right to form political parties. The liberals and middle classes believed they had won democratic government. They stopped their protests and supported the government. (Band der Zeit)