The daily critic., 1890-08-01
JEWS PROSECUTED.
TIE RUSSIAN ED1CT BEING ENFORCED
WITH GREAT SEVERITY.
Piundered by the Peasants and Made to
Leave Their uomes-Chm Does
Not Like Us-Indemnity
Demanded.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The statement
made by the British Charge d'AGaires
at St. Petersburg, and quoted in the
House Of Commons last night that the
Russian Government had not altered its
treatment Of the Jews, is wholly at
variance with all other advices on the
subject Letters received here from
Moscow and ST. Petersburg mention
that the laws against the Hebrews are
being enforced with renewed severity,
ard are being stretched to cover line
Of treatment never before supposed To-
have been contemplated by the legisla.
tion referred to-
Large numbers Of Jews who lived
near the German and Austrian frontiers
have been compelled TO move further
within Russian territory, the preteXt
being that many Of them are engaged in
smuggling; and Jews residing in the
country have been obliged to leave their
homes and settle In the villages. The
Ignorant peasaniry, taking advantage Of
the prejudice shown by the authorities
plunder the Jews at will, and in one
village near keTtch a jew was put under
tortue to compel him 10 surrender his
money and other valuablcs. The rob
bers pulled ont two Of his toe mails be.
fore he would reveal the hiding plase Of
his treasure, which at last he aid. No
steps have been taken to punish the
miscreants guilty Of this and other out.
RACES, and all appeals to the police are
in vain.
scoRN FOR THE UNITED STATES.
Letters from South America represent
that the Chilians scorn the idea of ex
tending any trade advantages to the
United States. They claim that their
copper producing industry was greatly
injured by the American tariff, and that
the United States has no such claim
upon their good will as England, which
admits their products free. A similar
feeling toward the United States Is said
TO be prevalent in the Argentine Repub
lie, and the English spare no effort to
foster g.
A DEMAND BACKED Ur by GUNS.
It's said that England and France
have demanded indemnity from the Ar
gcntine Republic for property Of sub.
lects Of those countries 10 the value of
SlO,OOO,OO0 destroyed by the recent
bombardment of Buenos Ayres by the
rebellious navy. The combined fleets
OF England and France, Il Is stated. are
TO assemble at BuCnos Ayres to support
the demand II necessary.
COMING TO AMERICA.
The Marchioness Of Londonderry will
take a trip to America shortly, her ply
sicians having recommended a sea voy.
age for her health.
DEPEw CHATS WITH SALISBURY.
Mr. Depew had long interview with
Loid Salisbury to-day Minister Lin.
coin introduced the distinguished
American to the Prime Minister
RAvAoEs OF THE COTTON WORM.
The Tavages of the cotton worm In
Egypt continue, and the prospects for a
full crop are considerably impaired
THE POPE FOR PEACE.
The Pope instructed the Archbishop |
Of Buenos Ayres during the recent dis. |
orders 10 use his utmost influence TO. |
ward the restoration Of peace
PosTsfEN IN A BAD WAY.
The London postmen, recently dis.
charged on account Of their activity IN
the men and urging their
demands for better treatment, are in a
starving condition, despite the efforts
II the union 10 help them. The news.
papers very generally urge Postmaster.
General Raikes TO reinstate them.