New-York tribune., 1906-04-12
GORKY HONORED GUEST.
Chats sCith Mark T7cain Through
Interpreter on Russian Future.

Maxim Gorky the guest of honor at dinner
last night the home of the A Club. No. Fifth
avenue, by Ivan Norodny the exiled leader of the
military party in Russia. Mark Twain sat at
Gorky's left, while Nikoay Pieshkon, Gorkys
adopted son, sat on his right Throughout the
dinner Mr.. Clemens and Gorky carried on an ami
conversation, with young Pieshkoff acting as
interpreter
Other guests were Nicolai Tchaikovsky, the
representative OF the social revolutionary party;
Dr. Walter weyl Arthur Brisbane, Robert j. COL
ler David Graham Phillips Leroy M. Scott Ernest
Pool, Nicola Burenin and Robert Hunter William
Dean HowelIs and Finley Peter Dunno had been
invited, but unable TO be present.
Robert Hunter who the first speaker, said
that the dinner had brought together those who
were interested in the Russian people who were
fighting for freedom, and announced that large
American committee being formed to raise
funds for the movement. He gave the names of
William Dean Howells, Mark Twain, Robert j.
Collier and Finley Peter Dunno as among those
who had already become members OF the commit
tee. Names of others who have the matter under
consideration were withheld.
Mr.. Hunter said an appeal would shortly be made
TO the American people for funds to assist the
Russian revolu6onists THE idea." he said, 'is to
assist the Russians in securing the freedom for
which fathers fought. and which we have en-
joyed for more than hundred years-the freedom
of speech of press of assembly. of ballot, and of
religion conscence-to which due the peace
and prosperity enjoy"
The appeal. Mr.. Hunter explained, would be silent
the methods TO be employed THE Russians
said he must get freedom in their own way"
The money he said, would so to central commit
tee now being organized in Russia
Mark Twain spoke briefly, but with warmth
and enthusiasm. He said. in part: 'I glad
TO meet Gorky. If do anything to help
create a Russian republic, let go and do it.
For the present the fighting must be postponed
but if we keep our hearts in the matter the people
will be free"
Gorky said: 1T is a happy day that I per-
mitted to meet Mark Twain He is world famous
and in Russia he is the best known of American
authors His works have appeared in a hundred
editions and no man Of culture feels that his edu-
cation is complete until he has read Mark Twain
He is a man of force-one who strikes hard blows.
Il come to America" continued Gorky. Ito get
in contact with the deep sympathy that 1 know
exists in America for my suffering people. who are
fighting for liberty. Now, as the time that the
bureaucratic government OF Russia will be over
thrown approaches, what we need is money, then
money money and money"
Gorky. accompanied by young Pieshkof, went
from the dinner to the home Of Gaylord wiltshire
No. So West 93d street. where a dinner given
for Herbert G. Wells followed by a reception
Among those present at the reception we're Mr.
and Mrs. Edwin Markham. John Corbin Ray
Brown, and Mrs. Smythe. the daughter of Julian
Hawthorne
Maxim Gorky's first day in America was a busy
one passed entirely in his apartments the Hotel
Beleclaire. Nine GOrky also remained in seclu-
sion. They occupy a three-room suite on the ninth
floor of the hotel the Broadway and nth street
corner, with outlook Central Park to the
eastward, and the north excellent view of
the Hudson. 1t is the river view that specially
appeals to the eXied author. he said yesterday
that IT reminded him of the outlook upon the Voga
from his now abandoned home at Mini Novgorod
Gorky denied himself yesterday to all except his
Russian compatriots and few personal friends.
1t was explained that his time occcpied in
writing Ivan Norodny, the exiIed leader of the
Military party. of his visitors. also
Joseph Mandekern, who had visited Gorky in his
Russian home. Leroy Scott. member of the a.
Club called TO perfect plans for escOrting the rev.
olutionary leader to last nights dinner. Many ad-
fnlrers or the author called at the hotel and left
their cards.
Mime Gorky and Nicolai Burenin the authors
private secretary were busy yesterday with mat
ters connected with the writer's coming tour.
Nine. GOrky speaks French and German huently,
as does Mr.. Burenin. Both have made a beginning
in mastering English
stored to his place in the family and, with his
knowledge OF the country and the language, is the
active representative OF his foster-father here
GoTky has not yet determined the length of his
stay In New York, and has not formulated his
plans He has not worked out itinerary, but
expects visit Chicago and the other large cities
forna has given rise to the assertion that he is
seeking climate beneficial to consumption. 1t is
prison, but the report that he is threatened with
tuberculosis is not supported by his appearance.
Gorky said yesterday: Il suffering from
tuberculosis. 1t is that | had some trouble
with my lungs some time ago, but that is past
Nine. Gorky, who was once actress, said OF
her stage career: 81 appeared in one of my hus-
am now simply my husbands wife