The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-07

Than quote the opinion OF very competent judge,
VINO y n our midst to-day, and OF whom t l1ay be-
SAIL tnat tnere IL not u merchant or manufacturer
N all Russia who does mol know OF him. He SAYS
tnat RUSSIA Will have firm footing In Asia when her
INDUSTRY and commerce snail be securely estlb-
asnco III all the lands north OF the Hlnaiaya
mountains, and not sooner. II Is not necessary TO
name my authority. Who does not know the man
VINO with 1900 soldiers, captured the city OF fash
Kent, with it's 100000 inhabitants, and thus opened
way To the heart OF Asia for all productions OF Rus.
sian industry. repeated cheers and cries rom an
parts OF the hail, "Tchernyaen, TcnernyachD
GENERAL Tchernyaef, former commander OF the
Russian forces In Central Asia and Governor OF
Turkestanl DE TocQuevle would have been nearer
the truth II he had said that the Russian Is unable
TO work with the plough until the sword has cleared
the way. Since De iocqueyilles time tue american
has mad TO defend with lie sword that which was
acquired by the plough. Many persons reprolch
Russia with lack OF Development is. think, but
just to remember IN this connection that from the
time Dimtry Donsk0i set out 10 measure his
strength with that OF the Tartars on the Held of
kulikoyo TO the last shot fred at sebastopo,
the Russian has had to be ever ready
TO defend his home against the enemy, from what
ever side he might come, and among all the peope
OF tue earth there Is scarcely one which the Russian
soldier has not met the field OF battle, with the
exception OF the American. The soldiers or Russia
nave done their work and have done 1t wen. They,
workers with the sword have cleared the way ior
you, workers with the plough. Russia, al the pres
ent time, might be compared to q bonndess Lel,
rich with the greater portion OF the natural wealth
OF the Eastern continent-wealth, as YET In great
parf, UNEMPLOYED. The question arises, who Is 70
work this heds Who Is to become master OF us
treasures? IL is for you to give the answers Is Tor
you, the Industrial men OF Russia to decide The
most Important question on this side Of the ocean.
VIII Russia hold one day In her hands the destinles
Of half the world, win she continue TO serve the
interests the sOcalled representatives OF clv2a-
", ZION IN 'he west OF Erope 70" are ae nal
fought on the battle fields OF Europe and ASIA TO
no purpose. II you are equal to your task then the
blood which has been shed may become ~ quick
cning dew on the field OF "a newer and better civil
cation Tor the Eastern world. wish you success
and propose 1t with my whole heart This TOAST was
cllpprs
BRITISH SPEECH.
Next came Mr.. Ralston's turn, who after few
words OF introduction from Baron Delrg spoke as
GENTLEMsN-Althoush speak Russian very badly
Icann0t but express my satisfaction AT being among
you to-day. have for some time pass been eldeav
Oring to acquant my cOuntrynen with Russian lite
nature, and after much toll i'll overcoming the din
cultes Of so strange ard peculiar language have as
1t appears to me- met certain success can assure
you. gentlemen that the productions OF the national
mind OF Russia have met with hearty reception In
England. l know ltCle or manufactures or trade.
They are not in my line; but the little do know con-
vinces me that national industry Is the parent OF lite.
nature. AS q man devoted 10 Russian literature
cannot but wish well to Russian industry, and there
fore drink TO its success.
Mr.. Ralston's maiden speech in Russia was
warmly ana cordially received by al present. Many
congratulated him, ana The impression made was
excellent
With Mr.. Ralstons speech the list OF regular toasts
was closed. There were few volunteer t0asts
aiterward, but short and special in character.
One OF the pleasant episodes after dinner was the
appearance OF Mr.. Llaviansky who has recently re-
turned from America, where he gave number OF
concerts. Taking ms place III the middle OF the
hall, M. Llaviansky sang with much eject few
popular Russian songs, which were received with
great applause.
AFTERWARDS
Shortly after we separated. | went To drink tea
with an iron founder, Mr.. Putilon VINO exhibits
some remarkable specimens Of work in the ExhiDi-
ton. Altogether the dinner very interesting,
as bringing great variety Of men from distant cor
nels OF the earth, each one having something IN
teresting TO talk about.