Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-02
TIE aouMANlAN OUTRAGE.

There can be no surprise at the spread
ing Indignation in the civilized world over
the dastardiy treatment OF the Jews in
ROumania when we come to understand
the conditions under which this unoffend-
ing people are compelled TO live.
A study OF the situation also explains the
bitter and persistent prejudiees which has
become so strong among the Roumanians
OF this generation. II Is a result of edu-
cation.
From his earliest infancy the Rouma-
nian child is taught to look upon Jews as
creatures who have no rights and who
should be run over roughshod by the Rou-
manian people OF even the lowest classes.
This feeling Is fostered by the public
schools in the most effective way.
"Ginshops are kept by Jews who, like
leeches. suck the blood OF peasants by en-
ticing them to drunkenness" is literal
translation from grammar that is used
more than any other in the primary
grades OF Roumanian schools.
Another school book widely used in Rou-
mania inculcates the principle that You
must not believe Jew even when he is at
the point of death"
AS instruction along the lines thus in
dicated has been carried on industriously
In Roumania for many years, can we be
surprised at its results?
Anti-semitic legislation has proceeded in
Roumania to an extent that is almost in
credible. Ii has come to pass there that
no Jew shall practice law. 10 Jew shall
become a naturahzed citizen OF Roumania
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Jew shall live in the rural districts for fear
that he may cheat the peasants. No Jew
who owns a factory shall choose more
than one-third Of his employees from
among the members OF his own race. No
Jew shall receive a license TO hawk wares
on the streets unless application is made
by a ROumanian. No Jew shall receive
any government position as doorkeeper,
porter. attendant. or the like unless a
Roumanian stands sponsor for him. No
Jew shall be admitted 10 the public
schools until all Roumanians have been
accommodated. and then. being an alien.
he must pay fee. No Jew shall enter the
university. which is free TO Roumanians.
without the payment OF 800 francs year.
Ne Jewish school shall remain open unless
II teaches six days a week. including the
Sabbath.
These conditions and practices which are
permitted, IL not actually encouraged, by
the ROumanian government show how in
famously the Berlin treaty has been dis
regarded and violated by the powers OF
Europe which stand pledged to it's rigid
enforcement.
1t is distinctly and unequivocally provid-
ed in that treaty that lin ROumania the
difference OF religious creeds and confess
sions shall not be alleged against any per-
son as a ground for exclusion or incapaci-
'ty in matters relating to the enjoyment OF
civil and political rights. admission to
public employments. functions and honors,
or the exercise OF the various professions
and industries, as well as guaranteeing
that all foreigners shall be treated. with
out distinction of creed, on a footing of
equality"
It will be seen that the provocauon Of
Secretary Hays recent note to the pow
ers OF Europe, insisting that this agree
ment be enforced. was ample and it is
bound to have a great moral effect.
It has certainly reflected honor upon
our government and the author OF this hui
name appeal.