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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin: Only now, after thirty-six years have passed away, the authorities are introducing the reformed tribunals and a parody…

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Only now, after thirty-six years have passed away, the authorities are introducing the reformed tribunals and a parody of self-government in Siberia, and committees have been nominated again to inquire into the system of exile.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin

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Kropotkin notes the delayed introduction of reformed tribunals and self-government in Siberia after many years.

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