Evening journal., 1903-06-02
SYMPATHY FOR
JEWS EXPRESSED
Big Mass Meeting Held in
the Opera House Last
Evening
JUDGE PRESENTS RESOLUTIONS
Addresses Delivered BY Bishop Cole
man, Peter J. Ford, Mayor Fisher,
Governor Hum, Bernard Harris and
Emanuel Firth, of Philadelphia.

Governor Hum, Bernard Harris and
Emanuel Firth, of Philadelphia.
If the Jews had champions in Russia
OF such Importance. eloquence and
power, as those who spoke in their be-
half in the Grand Opera House last
night, their determination, which is
going on in that country would imme-
diately cease.
In the meeting, which was marked
by stirring addresses which moved the
vast audiences to thunders of applause
repeatedly, the impression that the
citizens Of this city were clearly de-
fined.
The speeches, which were made by
Governor John HUM, Judge George
Gray and Bishop Coleman, of this
city, and Bernard Harris and Emanuel
Firth, OF Philadelphia, were all elo-
quent and protesting against the out
RACES the Jews are now undergoing in
Russia and were backed up by a set Of
resolutions, voted for by almost every
person in the house. denouncing the
country for her laxity in suppressing
this most brutal and horrible killing Of
the Jews.
On a stage decorated with American
flags and Jewish emblems the speak
ers poured forth condemnation upon
the people who allow their citizens to
be killed as even beasts would not be
allowed to be slaughtered here.
Opened BY HUM.
The exercises were opened by Mayor
Fisher, who introduced Governor HUM,
who in part said:
Il appreciate the honor of being
present at this meeting that I may help
in openly protesting against the treat
ment being accorded the Jewish people
in other countries. I do not think any
thing could occur in such a degree ex-
cept in a country where ignorance pre-
dominates.
TN this grand country where men,
women and children are protected and
privileged to live, we do not appreciate
the conditions where these outrages
have occurred. We can only enter our
protests as Christians. We are too far
away to do more, but we have a right
to expect some definite result from the
meetings being held all over the coun-
try.
"Fanaticism is the cause, but we
are interested and will stand up for
the oppressed in every cline"
Mr.. Harris Address.
Bernard Harris, of Philadelphia, the
next speaker. in part said:
Il regard il as a great honor to be
chosen to speak to you. Today the Jews
all over the world have celebrated the
feast Chebia, the feast which COM
memorates that remarkable occurrence,
the giving of the Ten Commandments
TO the children of Israel. Three thou
sand years ago the men and women re-
deemed from Egypt were taught Thou
shalt not murder In spite OF this in
junction, in spite of the fact that Israel
has been the banner carrier Of peace
these religious fanatics have kept up
a merciless warfare on these poor, de-
fenseless Jews.
I'VE are dwelling in a country where
religious freedom is allowed We are
under the wing of the American eagle
who does not permit one of it's SUBJ
jects to be maltreated but on the other
side there is another eagle. A black
eagle, who will not protect it's sub
jects.
1--WE are gathered here tonight to tell
Russia that humanity is standing ur
in arms to prove that the civilized
world will not tolerate the numbering
of poor children, the cutting out OF the
tongues of the men and the killing OF
women because they refuse to pay
what they have earned by the sweat OF
their brow.
1T is hoped that when the voice OF
the mighty people is heard across the
ocean these Russians. who have COM
mitted such atrocious crimes, shall
fall in shame"
Judge Gray Eloquent.
Judge George Gray made a powerful
address, saying in part;
Il am here as one alien to your race
but one who can give you the right
hand of Christian fellowship. am here
TO voice what I believe to be the uni.
versal sentiment of America; the SEN
timent of sympathy for the men
women and children that have beer
so ruthlessly killed, and protest to b'
uttered by the great nation against th'
horror of the whole matter.
'That Jews, who have existed Longer
than any other nation in the civilized
world. peaceable. some times<too pa
cihc, devoted TO family, should b'
slain is a contemplate outrage.
Il am here to represent the whole
community to protest against all thu
oppression. I believe the protest viii
do as it has before, cross the seas an'
make itself felt TO the Car himself
Until the contrary is proved, I believ'
something will be done. No countrI
can fill a high destiny where sucl
things are tolerated. The Russian
have degraded the Jews. Physically
mentally and morally and If they ar
10 be made what the great creator in
tended them to be they should the.
should be given a chance"
why, I am told (and there are thos
here who can speak with more author
ity) that these poor Jews in Russia ar
confined in one corner of the kingdom