15h 47min, oct 30, 1905 y - 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. (Timeline)