The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-07
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 nous Old Article. AUTHOR SENT INTO EXILE Editor of Novoe vremya Says the Arti- cIe Is Worthy of the Closet
 Scrutiny-Regarded as
 semi-official.
AUTHOR SENT INTO EXILE

St. Petersburg, August 6.-The republica- ton here today by the Novoe Vremya of an article written in 1859 by Alexander Hertzenx, the Russian author and politi- cal agitator. in which strong plea is made for a American alliance, and in which the American and European sys- tems of government are compared favor ably to that of America, Is not without interest, and is of considerable signifi- canoe, particularly in view of the general political situation and the fact that Rus sia is today upon the point of establishing 8 general assembly and granting the country some sort of constitution.
 The presence of the Russian peace pleni- potentiaries in the United States also adds significance to the republication of the article as likewise does the Novoe vremya's relation with the government. The Novoe vremya is fully aware that the relauncling today of Hertzen's ideas Is acceptable to the government, and in fact the printing of it may be called semi official
 Was Exiled for Views.
 Hertzen died in Paris January 21, 1870, after many years of exile because of his
  able to the Russian government. During his exile he published in London news paper of liberal tendencies called Kolo- kol (rhe BelD, and in which he carried on a relentless propaganda for the con stitutionalsm of Russia. The circula- ton of Hertzen's works in Russia was prohibited until within tine past few months, when the ban was removed.
 The opening paragraph of the article published by the Novoe Vremya today is a strong and logical plea for an alliance between Russia and America, quoted by Hertzen from Philadelphia newspaper printed in 1858 and citing physical and po- litical reasons therefor. The idea of possible alliance is one of the principal themes of the article, which continuing, says that Russia should free herself from old-world prejudices and fallacies and turn to her great neighbor across the Pacific and learn a good lesson from her political and commercial success.
 Best and Most Natural Ally.
 'Russia having reached the Pacific" says the article, ''there stands between the two nations only the broad ocean, but naught of anticipated prejudices of envy If Russia can free herself from tine St. Petersburg traditions her best and most natural ally is the United States of America
 Hertzen notes a lack of sympathy on the part of other European nations for Russia, and refers to Americas kindliness to that country
 Both countries overflow with strength, energy and the spirit of organization" continues the article, Doth are without pasts and both began their national lives by breaking with traditions"
 Hertzen commends America's handling of questions of state. declaring that American institutions fulfill all the de- mands of the democratic republic. He eulogizes the American constitution and the eectorial system. saving that Russia should study these carefully and follow many of the features thereof. He says that the European system of government means war. minery and poverty, and asks why Russia follows Europe
 The Novoe vremya referring editorial1y to the article says that 1t is worthy of the closest scrutiny.