New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-22
PUBLICITY RUSSIA'S BOON.
assembly viii T0stly Benefit EN-
pire, Says Mr. Meyer.

Boston. Oct 21-George Won l. Meyer, United
States Ambassador Russia, at the Hotel Bruins
wick this afternoon was the chief guest of the
Essex Club. IN organization of which he formerly
was president. Among others present we're Lieu
tenant Governor Curtis Guild. jr., and Eben s.
Draper. the Republican nominees for Governor and
Lieutenant Governor, respectively: Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge. Congressman A. p. Gardner and At
torney General Herbert Parker.
Another club meeting Of a political nature to-day
that of the Massa chusetts Club at Young's
Hotel Ex-Governor John D. Long presided. and
the special guest Lieutenant Governor Guild
There was a general discussion Of State issues.
Ambassador Meyer. in an address. spoke Of the
needs of American representatives abroad, and
touched upon the Internal affairs Of Russia Nj
Meyer said IN part:
The President IN bis speech at Richmond the
are are great people and must play great part in
we will play great aart or nor. We have to play
It. All We can decide is whether We shall play it
country to doubt what the decision will be-
statesma5like pocv Of oIr late great secretary OF
State, John Hay. appreciate the words OF our
with the part that the head Of our nation played
n me worlds history which resulted ed in peace.
make largely increased appropriations for diplo-
should be- oG ed1s f06ng with the dipioate
representatives OF other nations They should be
at home and abroad Ambassadors should not ne
the kn ~ p Of VI e ane az or be depende
upon the generosity Of The Associated Press.
si6eT and tFa il he TT Of the eTnbassS or
legation building in the various capitals Il IS
dignthed and undemocratic not TO do so. And |
believe when the matter is thoroughly understood
that a great and rich nation such ours Of over
eighty millions viii insist that the houses which
are known as the American embassy or legation
shall be owned by and he in Fair comparison
with those Of other great nations.
Russia. you probably know, IS n country OF
many nations and Of maguiacent distances. For
these reasons the problems that confront her are
difficult TO solve The very question OF edlcatlOn Is
possible coupled with the severe snow ana long
winter seasons. followed by the spring. Whe1 the
country with great future. and with riches and
resources that at the present DAY are little known
or appreciated
HIS Imperial ma estv has extended religious lib
eTty, and even before 1t was known thaJ peace
douma. national assembly. II doing this the Car
feels that has placed, in reality, burden on the
II Eift)- and il remains with them now to demon
Etrate by their debate and legislation their ability
fulfil the requirements necos sary 10 Taraclpate
in the government.
Personally. 7 believe that eventually greater
future will come 10 the Russian people through
their national assembly. for the reason that II VIII
bring together representatives from the various
parts or the empire Ihai IL IA ' 70 80 Iii
men for public lie ana puoLiC sesE-ce anu W.
permit the requirements Of the different seGtons
the attention of the Emperor without requiring tne
favor of any COuTter or minister The Assembly
will have power hitherto 4kn2wn IN 5sst ttT
power OF Interrogation winch atloNs me
to be called 70 the floor OF the mouse In order 20
expIan his acts OF administration. which the honest
will not fear nut 10 d u4sIoI4eSl Ltle-1 80
glare Of publicity IS as fatal as are sunshine anu
fresh air TO the germs Of DISEASE ava ~.
nation I received Russia cordial welcome. and
personally nothing but kindness and atteR NJ
knowledge publicly. The traditional and firm
and America bids fair to continue with increased
strength