. The earth and its inhabitants .. . have far more extensive powers than the corresponding officials in other European states. Before the emancipation of the serfs the governor was a real " master of his province," possessing the right of intervening in all matters, and personally controlling the tribunals and finances of his territory. The Zemstvo, judicial reforms, and the creation of Chambers of Control for a time curtailed his authority, but the right of veto enjoyed by him in all appointments to the Zemstvo and

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