Arizona republican., 1903-05-21
FOR RELIEF OF KISHENEFF
A Phoenix Movement in Behalf of the
 Prosecuted Jews.

Phoenix has been called upon to as sist in relieving the awful situation at Kishineff. brought on by recent massa- ! cres which has astonished the civilized world. Scenes enacted in the darl: l ages have been re-enacted in Russia in in the twentieth century. and in all parts of this country today there are ! organized movements on foot for the purpose of raising funds for the re- lief of the hundreds of distressed men, women and children suffering on ac- count of atrocities. move which is al once humane and calculated to teach an absolute monarchy that in q free country there is a strong sympathy for the oppressed.
 w. R. Hearst recently sent to the scene of the slaughter of Jewish wo- men and children Mir Michael Davitt for the purpose of investigating the circumstances attending the Kishineff Outrages and the present condition of the sufferers. The most narrowing tales of suffering have just been veri- fled from reliable sources and MT. Hearst yesterday started a subscription for the relief of the victims with a donation of $1, ,O0O. and is raising funds in all parts of the country for the charitable movement.
 Lloyd Damron. special correspondent yesterday received the following tele gram from the Chicago Examiner. In response to the announcement of the humane movement the local Jewish population yesterday manifested it's determination to contribute to the cause, and they have appointed to meet at the cigar store of Selim Michaelson tonight at o'clock to perfect their plans and arrange to cooperate with the clergy of this city which has inter- ested itself in the work:
 Chicago, III. Lloyd Damron, Phoenix, Ariz.,
 MT. Hearst in today's paper, opens a subscription for the relief of the Kishineff sufferers with one thousand dollars. Please arrange to secure as many subscriptions as possible in your city. The suffering is great and there is the most urgent necessity for instant relief. Try to perfect relief organiza- ton in your town and keep up the work as long as there is a possibility oi add ing to the lead.
 "W. R. HEARST"
 The Jewish residents of Phoenix have been deeply moved by the story of the suffering inflicted upon their country men in Russia. They are preparing now to voice their protest against the inhumanities practiced upon the people of their race and to provide for the relief of those whose homes have been desolated. At the meeting held tonight there will be assembled most all the Jewish residents of this city, and it is stated that every Jewish resident of Phoenix will express his sympathy by a contribution to the fund. It is not unlikely that a public mass meeting in this city will be the outgrowth of the meeting held tonight.
 Jews, however are not alone in their protests against the inhumane Rus sian practices, for the whole country has registered a strong verdict against the anti-Jew demonstrations in Asia. In public meetings held in New York and many cities in the country recent ly, men of national prominence have participated in the proceedings and lib- eral funds have been subscribed by the people generally. Resolutions have been passed urging the United States to bring about a cessation of these in- humanities, and asking members of congress to protest against the out rages to which the Jews of Russia are subjected.
 Father Novatus of the Catholic church has undertaken the collection of funds in his church and protestant clergymen will discuss and canvass the situation today.
 There was a meeting last night of the members of the. Jewish faith at which there was a generous outpouring of sentiment. Another meeting will be held tonight at which the work of talk ing up subscriptions will be begun.