New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-02
SELECTIONS FROM THE MAIL.
WORKING FOR SIBERIAN EXILES.
MORE SIGNATURES NEEDED FOR THE PETITION

MORE SIGNATURES NEEDED FOR THE PETITION
TO THE GEAR.
To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: More than 10000 signatures to tho petition to
the Car, behalf of THE Siberian exies have been
obtained but the object is TO have half Million Ihe
recent unhappy reports from Russia have aroused
fresh interest in al schemes for checking the perse
cutlon both of the defenceess Hebrews and the bvey
stubborn Liberals, who dare 10 assert the ordinary
rights OF manhood and citizenship rs understood by
civilization. The number OF requests for signature
blanks that come to the secretary Is in exact pro
portion 10 the frequency Of press notices OF tho
work. This fact proves that sympahlzers in plenty
are ready TO help the knowledge Of the
movement Is brought to them.
The petition is almost to fault moderate In tone,
SO moderate and courteous that Russia reject II
only by giving the lie to her reiterated assurances Of
good feeling toward the American people. But this
document once being sent, the society hopes to re-
organze permanent association TO help oppressed
Russians by arouslng the press In their behalf. and
by such oher means George Kennan and other
competent councillors may advise. That similar as
sociatlons elsewhere may be encouraged and that a
general goodwill and unity OF action may exist between
them all, the society has opened correspondence with
the newly formed Siberian Exile Humane society
Of Denver, Col.
The appeal 10 the Car Is in behalf of suffering
Hebrews inasmuch a large proportion OF the polit
very hardest sentences almost invariably Of that
race Later the subject Of the Hebrew prosecutions
will be taken up more directly; but for the moment
the petition work is very exacng and very difficult
TO handle because Of the lack Of funds to circulate the
papers widely and bring an understanding Of the
matter TO all classes.
Several poticalsn have lately escaped and reached
America Prominent among them is Isaac Aronovtch
Hourvitch, young Hebrew lawyer whose story Of his
life II thrilling as the adventures and suerngs
of holder and rebelons spirits, is much more ap
peang for IL bears witness that the Russian aut0cracy
brushes out the laudable ambitions OF youth the IN
veStgating political spirit, the desire 10 elevate the
masses tile determination TO be in touch with the best
wisdom of the century such qualities as III Olner
countries make the valued citizen make In Russia the
prosecuted Outcast To-day Mr.. Hourvitcl is TO az
dress the NewYol bureau OF the Siberian Exile PeJl-
ton Association in English, at the Church OF the As
cension, at 80 T. m, although he has been STUDYING
the language but three months. lie Is gentleman oi
university education and of uncommon capacly A.,
The petition papers have been circulated thus I
| mainly in churches, colleges and anQng people Vi
leisure. but while continuing work In this direction inc
the knowledge OF the great Industrial classes ~ ,
ont of this city The blanks should be circulated III
factories lodges WORKSHOPS stores Po,teI 1 Women
and girls well as IN private CLUBS anu houses.
signatures are valuable, but money Is not expeccd
from the aborng classes so Ior te pI noD 6oss
who are able to give. Printing stationery, postage
and clerical services make up the main expenses IN
John 4. Wyeth No. 267 Madisonave. by the seeTe-
taTy, at BTentano's, No Union stuart, "r rbo
also circulars and blanks can be obtained free. &
secretary, Box 344 General @ mmSr desired and
all information The society Is ready 10 ih0fS"O ~
iiieiiUeiSNiP' '''' MRS r. F. CLARK. Secretary.
New-York Bureau of the siberian Exile Peuuoh Assn
citation, Feb %, 1891.