New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-11

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actions into the proper channel This is not done.
They remain consprators against the Government.
Their methods secret: they must be dealt with
they deal with Others.
But continued Mr. Hil!er rs the lot OF those
criminals sent to Siberia terrible, uncnviable,
so stephenlike. 1t has been painted have
lived in siberia; have known convicts; / lave
had them in my service have listened TO the stories
OF their prison life. do not pretend to that they
lie In bed Of roses. But from my own knowlodge
and observation, ] certainly believe that the treat
mcnt of convicts in Russia, considering the relative
conditions, is worse than their treatment
here. We have different standards. What wouA
seem terrible 10 would not be terrible 10 them.
LIFE OF THE EXILES IN SIBERIA.
"As far back as 1850, when travelling across
Siberia from st. Petersburg, met troop after troop
Of convicts on their way their place OF exile.
Even then, when talking with them. never heard
them complain Of cruelty. Yet In those days they
mad TO walk the entire while now they are car
red in steamers and carriages and their treatment Is
better. lived for short time within short dis
tance OF the famous prison of Kara. Nothing was
Kept secret the people discussed me place Freely.
ment, moro than Is heard frOm prisoners In any
1t must be remembered that tAe men are often not
confined When at lrlutsk was taken sick. Upon
recommendation OF friend invited an eXlled ply.
bitter against the Government of Russia. Despite
the fact that he had been a consprator land might
to siberia, where he lived as gentleman. and was
con @ the ,me With Others wa Of ,ai kind
IN l9o4 made the Acquaintance nee Oh mr. Dest!en;
assembled the throne lie had been condemned to 50
TO the mines for fc, chained TO wheelbarrow, and
is true that he was chained to wheeIbarrow for
onchalf an hour in order % iunI the letter Of hi.
pleasure and was welcome guest and almost con-
slant companion Of the GoyernorGenetal. few
Tor with Bestujef. who lived comfortably in homo
Of his own at chetah and spent his time in writing
the Administration in Siberia. Was that confinement
Anotler arch eospIrato was Baaknn protes-
After a life fail of adventure and vcissitudes he was
sns to sS The h he dyed Of q plS
permission was given to him To so from lrkutsk. He
visit friends in neighborng towns, and was often tho
honored guest of the Governor His word was con-
sion on Government steamer to the coal mines In
Dwna, PROMISING Of course TO return While there,
sope time later in san Francisco. Knowing the un:
restricted life which he led in siberia you can Judge Of
long articles in The american press rccountng the
cruelties which he had suffered and the hardships
lies. The tales were narrowing indeed That is a
n sample OF s lost when ae m
such tales.
THE RUSSIANS ARE KIND-HEARTED.
"The present accounts OF siberian horrors with
which the newspapers have been filed during the last
two months" said Mr.. Hitler. would TO indi-
cato that the 'politicals are treated
more severely than formerly the case. 1t is
possible that Russian officials in charge
of the criminals become more cruel but that I
doubt. BY nature the Russian is not cruel. on tho
contrary he is Of the kndcs and best hearted Of
men. Bnt II strcter code Is now In force, 1t u
either because the criminals have abused their too
measures have lost their efficacy and more stringent
measures have become necessity
Madame T,chpbriOya deserve the SNmpathy
which has been lavished upon herr asked Mr.. Hitler.
v s Of ff se W y aS e hey
letter the Of her departure for St Petersburg,
when she knew that siberia wo ,a be the reward Of
:" The noggIng Of Madame sihIda and the forcing Of
HT e@S nod to 5 IN a e Ss%p to
Yet believe there Is something to be said on the other
H 7&S 's have dSreS ea ' SSfsi s Sh a
resent imprisonment IL Is hot unreasonable 10 as
she slapped the officer in the face Whether she COM
mltted the act after Just cause on his part or In an
Outburst Of fury is at present Impossible to say In
Russian laws regarding convcts are stringent and
ca cxiles are criminals in the sight of the law and
amenable to all its penalties. There are no excep-
haTe to 'n been s Spared Gs S e any
rate. this Is the first instance ever known OF The
But what would happen in our prisons If , con;
wet should dao ap IN the other roma neeS
put on the prison garb was again serious breach OF
prison discipline which could not be permitted anu
mad 10 be punished. Baron k0rf, the GovernorGen.
era Of the province where the nogging occurred. is
according to all that have heard. good. kndheared
man. aBntS added Mr iIiIIeF there is suspicious
fact In connection with these alleged tales OF Russian
cruelty That fact is that the names of the Grim
inals and writers. including stepnak have all with
few exceptions. decided Polish sound. The Poles
hate Russia. They have always been at war either
among themselves or with some one else. They
become Nihilsts, not from highborn parriottsm:
a desire 10 niure the country which has many OF
them under protection Many russians ms .H whom ho,s
Nhilistc movement. 1t is to their interest to create
discomfort among the people They nave te, he snG
tesS Gean TSo Poles have always enjoyed great
privileges in Russia which in fact has been po 700
toward them shadow S SopS over the reports
from Russ la. when peruScd " one VINO KNOWS thn"
understands their feelings and Is coghzaht Oh tcH
theories and their ways
SIBERIA NOT 4 DESERT.
at must be remembered. in considering this oues'
ton that Russia IS an immense country. II IS no'
necessary for to speak Of the physical conduon
OF Siberia. Others have done tnat. ALTHOUGH TX
norant people once believed It almost desert land.
they now know that parts OF 1t are fertile ana noo
agreeable than neghboring Canada Peopie nave
chosen il voluntarily as their permanent home.
Existence is not only tocrabic; 1t is enjoyable Ban.
shnen siberia Is not looked upon a. suI 'crrioD5
thcir Institutions to which distance does not lena
enchantmcnt to the View ,.,, H.. 49,,
,prators for breakers of the law We hang men who
rnnsnrc against our Government. do other countries
NJ Flrope Yet Russia a rule, only sends them 10
siberia We hear is true, that many OF them com
mit suicide But that Is due 10 other causes than
rrIety They have every means of taking their ives
Need IL he asked how many suicides there would Dc III
mr. prisons IL the and women had the opportunity
10 decide But easy for wise people TO say why
tont the Russians do this or thatN Cannot the same
question be asked in regard 10 our own country are
here not dark sides TO be described II emissary
hoad sent here for that purpose alone do ., not
need to mention them Are there not bright s'de'
which may be overlooked ,
And vet because a woman has been logged. which
sincerely regret monster petitions are circulated
n England and the United states for presentation 10
he Car. Why this assumption Of moral PERFECTION
M our part How long has II been since we hogsea
women by the score Since when have we done such
works supererogaton that can afford TO crtciso
md compel Russia has always been our 1rend
This petition Is "A calumny upon a friendship OF
hundred wears, which has never wavercd or been
,rohapa I ,rust will never received. Tic Rus