The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-08-28
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Governor Curtain Relates some
Anecdotes OF tho Russian Autocrat

Governor Curtain Relates some
Anecdotes OF tho Russian Autocrat
Washington Cor indianapolis Journal
IN the house postOtiice the other
day some statesman were discussing
the trial of Riel, the rebellionist in
the northwest province, who has been
sentenced TO death for conspiracy and
treason against her majesty's govern
inent. Among them was Representa-
tive Curtin of Pennsylvania, ex-gov-
ernOr and eX-minister to numerous
foreign countries.
~ should not care to have my life,r
said Governor Curtin, chang In the
balance ofmany OF the courts of for
eign countries, and specifically court.
martial The tribunals OF Russia are
very oppressive, and the people who
are called upon to defend themselves
against treason, conspiracy, or even
disrespect TO the government, have
little chance for life. IL is almost sure
death to be charged with anything
against the Car of Russia. remem.
Der an instance which came under nv
notice while was United States min
lister to Russia, which shows the op-
preston. An American of consid.
rablc prominence and good deal OF
wealth, who was travelling over the
world, came To me with letter. lie
made my headquarters his own. and
showed him all the courtcsics I could.
He was quite Independent and Amer
lean, found, however. in his obscrva.
tons about the Czarish government.
uIII aAAIlnI IA. ttnlns.ta,,I
iesies required toward the ruler and
his subordinatcs.
zone day, while this American was
III ST. Petersburg with me-" continued
Governor Curtin, "wc took stroll on
the leading thoroughfare at time
when the populace was out in force
for drives and walks. 1t is custom
strictly adhered to that the head shall
be barred and the people shall bow in
courtesy TO the Car when he drives
through the streets. When we were
out the Car passed our party, who
were on foot. lie was in his carriage,
accompanied by numerous attendcnts.
Every one raised his hat and bowed
except my American friend with me.
The Car recognized me and my
friends, aud also the one who did not
salute him. saw that the discourte-
ny was observed, and turned to nv
friend when the cayalcade had passed
and said: you made great mistake
in not saluting the Car on re-
piled he, Il don't care anything about
that
"The next day note came to me
to appear at the foreign office. |
went"
"'Iou were out on the street yos-
terday when the Gar passed through
on his driver"
"'les.' | replied.
"IOu had some friends with your"
cs, sir
cone of them did not salute the
Carr
al believe not
"Wcll, YOU had better ask him to
come here and apologize or explain
his action. That will be satistac-
tory
"Of course ! was greatly cmbarrass-
ed and promised TO have my friend
call aud make the amend honorable il
he wonld do so. But, do you know,
that fellow wouldn't do III No. his
American obstinacy showed itself
even TO mulishness. lie said he
wouldn't do ii; he didn't propose to
apologize Tor failing to salute the
Gar; he had done nothing wrong and
had nothing TO apologize for. This
was communicated to the foreign
oil c, with my regrets. could do
more. The very next day
my friend came 10 me with great
document from the Russian govern
ment lie said he wanted it iransla-
ted. had il done for him. 1t was n
notice to skip.
"'You must leave here at once
said to my friend.
ooh! but ! shall not do it, he naive
ly replied. Il am guilty of no
crime aud | shall remain here rs long
as | wish
"a few evenings afterward. | learn.
cd, some officers called at the hotel
and took my friend away. lie was
never heard from after that, | do
not know whether he was sent to ST.
IBERIA, TO prison, or executed"
Governor Curtin related an Incl
dent which illustrates the perfection
of the Russian spy system. While
minister 10 Russia he went to Paris
1t was during the Franco-Prussian
difficulty.
The president of France sent for
him, and he went TO the palace.
"You have recently had talk with
the Car of Russia about our foreign
irouble" he asked.
81 have" replied the governor.
would you care TO tell me what he
thinks OF itf'
"Well, AS u diplomat representing
the United States, | must decline"
the governor answered.
Returning to Russia, the Car re-
qucstcd his presence.
"You have just been over TO
Franccr
ayes, sir"
"Talkcd with the presidcntP'
ayes >
"Would YOU care TO tell me what
was said about the foreign diiiicultyY'
Governor Curtin declined to do so,
in the same respectful language he
had employed in Paris.
"Woll, will tell you what was said
to you exactly" said the Gar, and he
proceeded to repeat the conversation
the governor had had. The informa-
ton had reached the Czar.through the
Russian spy system, which is world
renowned.
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