Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-11
M, GORKY IN NEW YORK
GREETED BY CROWD AT STEAM
SHIP PIER-RUSSIA AFLAME.

"Anar,ca, A,nericai America! have been
waiting and longing to see this wonderful
country. and now one of the desires OF my
life is fulfilled" spoke Maxim Gorky, author
and revolutionist as the Kaiser Welhelm
der Crosse came into sight Of Long Island
yesterday.
With him was his wife. a woman or I'M
usually attractive presence, seemingly more
French than Russian. who as Nine An
dreeya gained wide fame on the Russian
stage.
Tall and raw-boned. with race Oh
marked strength, the revolutionist wore an
air of timidity when first encountered thae
fitted Ill with his general appearance quite
devoid of self-consciousness, 1t was only
with difficulty that he could be persuaded
to talk about himself or his work.
When the vessel had docked and Gorky
started to leave the pier he walked into the
midst of thousands of shouting, cheering.
frantic Russians. whose enthusiasm over
their champion. as they proclaimed him. as
so great that a squad of police was neces-
sary to clear path to allow of the exit OF
him and his party.
Greeted Adopted Son.
Gorky was in salon making his declara-
ton when the delegation chosen to welcome
him boarded the steamship down the bay.
His adopted son. Nicolay Peshkoff. who has
been in this country for more than year,
was the first to greet him. and the two
clasped In a long embrace and exchanged
kiss after kiss. Then the novelist greeted
Ivan Norodny leader in the revolutionary
movement who was a co-sufferer with him
last year and by him was introduced to
the sympathiZers. who included representa-
tives of the American socialists. the Rus
sian social democratic party, the russian
revolutionary party and the bunds. which
include almost the entire population or New
York's East Side.
Gorky wears a reddish mustache that
droops over his lip, but does not hide the
rapidly changing expressions Of his large,
firm mouth.
I'VE are not anarchists-the people inter
ested in this movement. of which l am
small part" said Gorky. we are seeking
reforms that must and Will come. Inc
Russian government of today is nothing
less than anarchy and its members an
archists. There is no law, no order; 1t is
anarchy pure and simple. under the guise OF
organized governpent, In which those VINO
are not absolutely debased are kept in en-
tire ignorance of the true condition Of at
fairs In our distressed country"
Makes Brief Statement
Gorky speaks five variations of the Rus
sian tongue, and understands, although to
no great extent, French and German. His
wife speaks Russian, German. French.
italian and English, and In the absence OF
his secretary does much of the interpreting.
which In the interview was done by Amer
leans who had come to meet him.
He was told of the results of the cleo
lions In Russia as chronic!ed in yesterdays
dispatches, to which he replied
1.-The liberals, so-called. thus elected have
no real connection with the people. They
do not represent the people or the prn-
cipIes the populace is seeking but in the
obsence of detailed information / can
scarcely say as to whether not the cleo
lions may be considered a partial victory
for the cause. The social democrats have
scored successes that have not appeared
above the surface, but are nevertheless
present and will be felt when the time
comes.
Denounced Count Witte
1t was when Gorky was asked concerning
Count White that he became vehement
Speaking with great emphasis, he said:
TT would take too long to properly dis
cuss him now. 1 deeply regret to hear that
he has gained somewhat of a reputation in
this country, for 1t is undeserved by the
real man. He Is absolutely devoid of sin.
cerity or talent. He Is insincere in every
sense of the word. and one who bows to
every passing breeze"