Albuquerque evening citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1905-10-25
JEWISH SUBJECTS OF CAR
AND THEIR BRUTAL TREATMENT
BY Mrs. John A. Logan
BY Mrs. John A. Logan

Mr.. witte, the Russian envoy, displayed in his inter
view with representative American Jews greater diplo-
macy than in the discussion of any other topic of import
ance to Russia. He was evidently impressed by the
splendid specimens of the Hebrew race who sought to
appeal through him to the car in behalf of their people.
He is probably personally sincere in his desire to see
them treated more justly and more humanely, but he
could not condemn the brutal treatment melted out to
them in Russia without condemning Russia and his SOW
ereign. He assured the committee that he would do all
he could TO cause the same rights to be accorded the
Jews as those given to other subjects, thereby admitting
they had hitherto Disseminated against the Hebrew race,
which must have been a Illuminating admission when one
considers how scant has been Russia's beneficence to her
people. There have been no favored subjects outside OF
the court and possibly the army.
For the most part all Russians have felt even more
the heavy hand of their autocratic government. 1t would
have been better if Mr.. WHITE had said that he believed
Russia was embarking upon a new policy which would
give to every l~awabiding citizen Of the empire exact jus
tice and the right of life, personal liberty and the pursuit
Of happiness.
Mr.. Witte is probably one of Russia's greatest states
men and enjoys the confidence of the people and his SOW
ereign. Knowing as he does the melancholy political con-
ditions in Russia he has doubtless misgivings as to the
possibility of the adjustment of their internal affairs on
anything like a satisfactory basis at any very near time
He appreciates the great gulf between the government
and the governed, and has probably devoted much time
to the study of the question, How can Russia shake of
autocracy and assume democracy" He realizes, the in
superable obstacles in the contamination of the demands
of the people in that direction. He is aware of the al
most impossibility of a. reconciliation between the gov
eminent and citizens of the empire, who have known
naught save cruelty, military service, taxation, poverty
and privations, and also that revenge begotten in the
souls of men through the infliction of injustice and in
humanity is blind to appeals of reason and that when un
toward events give an opportunity for an outburst they
give little heed as to the innocense or guilt of their vic
Tins.
There are always minions of tyranny ready to out
Herod Herod in brutality. There is little hope for Jew
or gentle until Russia is dominated by righteous men
who will bring about a change in the spirit and policy of
the government that will recognize human rights. The
government that makes a distinction in its citizens under
the law and withholds protection from any class is des
tined to continuous trouble and final disruption. Equal
justice before the law for all its people should be the
motto of every government, be it imperial or repubii
can.
The, blood and piteous cries to heaven of the Jew
ish race in Russia will surely bring upon the autocracy
unspeakable sorrow. There must come an end to their
prosecutions, and everyone trusts that Mr.. White in his
farewell message forecasts happier conditions for the
Jews in Russia.
Il cannot speak authoritatively; | can only express
my wishes and hopes. If they are of interest to the Am
erican people, including the Jewish citizens, l shall say
TO them as a farewell message:
81 hope that my visit to America shall not be fruit
less of results with regard to what / have learned about
the Jews here, and the information l have obtained
which l shall make known to others.
Il hope for a new era for the Jews In Russia, and tc
see them politically emancipated and participating in the
government. 1t takes time to change sentiment anC
work political reforms in government, and regrettablC
things cannot always be foreseen or prevented.
But true reform does not suffer from such acts, anC
will finally triumph.
Il hope for that speedy triumph, ana believe all oh
ers may join me in that hope
1t is neomprehensible why the Hebrew race SHOULD
be subjected 20 such tortures as they have ever suffered
in Russia. They have been loyal and have never been
burden upon that or any other government; in Russia
as in other countries. they have been thrifty, selfsup
a porting, law-abiding and patriotic citizens, contributing
10 the support of the government of the country il
which they lived, and are entitled to the protection AM
privileges accorded to all other citizens, which is all the
expect or have ever asked.
Point Of View.