The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-18
TO PALESTINE, NOT AMERICA.
The 1000 900 Hebrews Who VIII Proba-
bly, Leave Russia.
1Philadelphia Press.

Phladelphla PreSS.
It was ascertained in this city that
the 100000 Hebrews now about to
leave Russia on account of the enforce
ment of the edict of 1882 will not come
to America, as has been expected, but
that they will nearly all be sent to Pal
estine. In consequence of this deter
mination George Randorf, the agent
in this city of the Baron de Hirsch
trust fund, yesterday mailed 100 letters
to variours societies in Russia warning
the members thereof not to come to
this country under any circumstances
unless they nave money or friends here
who would take care of them.
By this new exodus will the lifelong
dream of Lord Oliphant, to gather all
Hebrews to their fatherland, begin to
be realized.
According to the >edict, Hebrews
must henceforth reside IN certain towns
only. None will be permitted to own
land or hireit for agricultural purposes.
The order includes within its scope
towns and hundreds of villages that
have large Hebrew POI ulations. They
will not be allowed to hold shares in
or work mines. The law limiting their
residence to sixteen provinces will be
enforced. None will be allowed to en-
ter the army, to practice medicine or
law, to be an engineer or to enter any
OF the other professions. They will also
be debarred from holding posts under
the government. The enforcement of
the ediets will probably result in the
expulsion of over 1,000000 Hebrews
from the country.
Until now the general supposition
has been that the great majority of the
100000 would emigrate to this coun-
try, but it is learned that for years plans
have been under way to prepare for the
move into Palestine. Ten months ago
meeting was held within the Cars
dominions by delegates representing
Hebrews in thirty-six Russian cities
They considered for long time what
course should be pursued in case the
edicts of 1882 were carried out, and
unanimous vote resulted in the choice
of Palestine as their future home.
It is said that Baron Rothschild is
exceedingly anxious to promote the
plan, and that he himself is taking ac-
tive interest in providing immense
vineyards to furnish employment for
the expected host. Reports have been
sent out from time to time telling of
the distressing poverty of the great
mass Of Hebrews in the United States,
urging those in Russia not to select
this country as their future habita-
ton.
The agents of the Baron de Hirsch
trust fund have been very anxious in
regard to this matter, fearing lest those
abroad expect aid from the trust. This
cannot be given, for one purpose of the
fund is to discourage immigration
bither. The letters which were mailed
yesterday were inclosed in envelopes
Of all sizes, shapes and colors, and the
stamps and addresses were nearly all
placed differently, SO as to avoid ex-
citing the suspicious of Russian cen
sors.
Mr.. Randorf does not anticipate
much increase in the immigration of
Russian Hebrews to this country be-
cause of the enforcement of the edicts
ssof 1882, but the societies here are pre-
aSing for crush should it come. The
three colonies in New Jersey-Allian,
Rosenhayn and Carmel-are in fairly
prosperous condition. 1t is proposed
to use a portion of the De Hirsch fund
in erecting great factories in those
towns, in order to provide employment
for those who may come hither from
Russia instead of going to Palestine.
This plan is now held under conside-
ration by committee connected with
the De Hirsch trust. The work of the
latter is at present suspended, owing
to temporary lack of funds. The
Hebrew Charities Association Of this
city last year expended in the cause of
immigration about s25, 900, and larger
sum will probably be needed this year.
They find the present tide of Hebrew
immigration almost too great to
handle.
The only objection made to the Pal
estine plan is fear that the Sultan of
Turkey may not wish l, l,0G0, 900 of the
Cars subjects to settle in his domin-
ions But their present condition is so
unfavorable and the prospects Of life
IN Palestine are so bright that every
effort will be made by the Hebrews,
aud presumably by the Russian GOV
eminent, to convince the Sublime
Porte Of the wisdom of allowing the |
wholesale immigration.
The quality of the blood depends
much upon good or bad digestion and
assimilation. To make the blood rich |
in life and STRENGTH -oivipp constituents