The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-30
WARNING FOR CASSINI.
Simon Wolf Writes to Ambas-
sador on Jewish Outrages.
REQUESTS PROOF OF SINCERITY.

Ex-consul General TO Egypt Says
Tide OF American Public Opinion
over KishineG Horror May over,
wheIm Friendship For Russia--Ad-
vocates New Treaty to Guarantee
Full Recognition OF American Pass
port In Cars Empire.
Simon Wolf Of Washington, who was
consul general In Egypt under Presi-
dent Grant and is prominent in Jewish
circles. has written letter to Count
Cassini, the Russian ambassador In RE-
gard to the Kishlnef massacre and the
attitude Of the Russian government to-
ward citizens Of the United States Of
the Jewish faith, says a Washington
dispatch to the New York Times.
"You are about returning to the em-
pire of Russia says the writer. You
win have to give an account of the pub
lie sentiment Of this country in the late
ontrages against the jews Of Kishinetf
Are you fully aware that, although the
government Of the United States could
not officially voice this sentiment. yet it
has no doubt Of the existence OF such
sentiment and Is morally bound 70 re-
gpect and enforce it2
therefore, in view Of the declaration
SO broadly made by you that Russia
has been the friend Of the United
States and desires a continuance Of its
friendship. 1t Is high time TO evidence
the friendship by deeds and not BY
empty phrases.
You know SO does the government
you represents that the restrictions Inn
posed and the inhumanities praetieed
on the Russian subjects Of Jewish faith
drive every year from 10000 to 10000
of them to the United States This
steady stream, owing to the late out
RACES. will be increased now, and ev-
cry newcomer viii feel hatred against
Russia. Would it not be better to have
100000 Russian subjects of Jewish
faith loyal patriotic Russians by Civ
ing them equal rights at home than 70
incur the enmity Of S0,000,000 free
and sympathetic American cltizens7
Now you can aid by the usages and
presidents Of diplomacy Temporize
and evade, and you win precipitate into
the halls Of congress and the state leg
islatures the incorporate mouthings OF
the scheming politician. and the gov
eminent Of the people, representative
of its win and power, finally will yield
to votes, and the so called traditional
friendship will be shattered, and the
enemies of Russia will reap the bene-
fits. is this wise7 Is It diplomacy Or
craftsmanship
"To have your government prove It's
sincerity and friendship, let 1t at once
take advantage Of the Overwhelming
public sentiment Of the people Of the
United States and negotiate . new
treaty with our government guaran
teeing the recognition of the American
passport in Russia, irrespective of race
or creed, aud thus allaying By peace
able means this most aggravating and
annoying difference between the two
great and friendly powers.
"You are well versed In the arts of
diplomacy and know, as / know, the
feelings Of our government on these Inn
porfant questions. They cannot be rel
egated by newspaper interviews nor
BY lying bulletins made to deceive and
obscure. The people Of the United
States are slow to anger, but when
once aroused they not only think free
Is. but viii act.
I'm spirit Of broadcast and most gen
erous solicitude do speak these words
Of admonition In the hope that you
have profted by your enforced stay
and will give to those who govern in
Russia faithful insight into the sea
OF American public opinion, which viii
sweep onward--and, If needs be, up
ward wrecklng friendships and posi-
bly, administrations unless its wishes
and mandates are needed, obeyed and
enforced"
sunken Treasure.
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