The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-16

lment OF the hard-hearted. eo.d-blooded
rulers OF pagan nations. II the Jap
anese could successfully attack ST
Petersburg and murder every man.
woman and child connected with the
Iaristocracy OF the czar's household. Il
would receive the unanimous approval
lof every civilized country, II would be
far better for the world II the cold
blooded aristocrats could be wiped OF
the face OF the earth. than TO have
Thousands Of poor families suffering
destitution and want by the killing Of
fathers, brothers and husbands In
order TO perpetuate government
founded upon tyranny, with no re-
spect for its subjects.
The poor soldiers are rushed to the
front, while the cEar is revelllng In lux
uries supplied by his slaves, as he
considers all the subjects OF Russia,
Very few generals are killed. because
they remain In the rear. II Is consid-
cred In war, that the life of one aristo-
cratic general with royal blood flowing
through his veins. is worth more than
the lives Of 10000 of the common herd.
What is true OF Russia Is also true OF
Japan. II all the men of both coun-
tries were killed In the war. they would |
not be missed anywhere in the civilized |
world. outside Of their home precincts,
They are non-assimilative class;
serfs and slaves OF an aristocratic czar
or mikado. who have nothing In COM
mon with the more advanced countries
along the lines Of civilization. In or
der that the aristocracy of Russia may L
revel in luxuries. under the alluements
of a false society. the soldiers are COM
PEELED to contribute large portion
Of their earnings to the imperial fami-
lies, and to sacrifice their lives for lust
and gain. ;
Thousands of dollars have been con-
tributed by the American people In
vain endeavors to Christianize and
civilize the pagan hordes of Russia
and Japan. with no perceptible results. i
Christianity cannot cope with the
edicts Of tyranical ruler, whose sub
ects are subservient to his whims and
'ancies. A few may be converted. and
he results would be more gratifying.
I after they have been converted they =
would leave the Russian empire and !
Migrate TO the United States. or some
)ther civilized country. AS long as ,
hey remain under the subservience of
he car. their conversion is only I
emporary, and the cost is not worth
he products. If all the japanese and T
russians Were swallowed up and their :,
thrown open to civilization,
nd advancement, the result would be
more beneficial to mankind, and their
oss would not be felt. Their repre-
in heaven would be even
mailer than the democratic represen-
alton in the electoral college. Today :.
hey stand a poorer show OF glorious :. :.
beyond the grave than the :
epublicans of Astoria in a city elec- . :.
on. Even though heaven is all that j"
is painted, the fact that those who = :.
spire for seat at the right hand of !"
he throne, will not feel at home, as "
ociating with barbarians and heath =
rs Of uncivilized countries like Rus &c &c
a and Japan, has tendency for max ~
a and Japan. has tendency for man.
nd TO lose an interest in the home not -
reefs and diamond studded walls
phires and precious stones
arkling with transcendent beauty
rough the fields Of Elysian.