New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-05
CHEER SLAV PATRIOTS
CARNEGIE HALL FILLED.
Russian Emissaries Pleased Sgith
american Support.

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Carnegie Hall was filed last night by exiled sons
and daughters of Russia ard American syH2a-
tnizers Who applaUded TO the last word the al
dresses Of Nicholas Tchaykovsky, known as the
Father OF the Russian Revolution and Alexis
Aladyin. the Liberal leader OF tie first Douma
The meeting was called by the Society OF the
Friends OF Russian Freedom. Mark twain was IN
one OF the first balcony boxes. Dr. Lyman Alb
bost, editor of The Outlook was chairman.
DR.. Abbott. before introducing the speakers. said
That mo1arcaiss, arisocrGte, democrats, indiyldu-
ai-sts and socialists all agreed t1at the primary
function CT government was to protect persons and
property. and that the Russian government sig
nally failed 30 this
rs 1t said that the Slav is unified for freedom
he added Il reply that no people are fitted for
despotism except they VINO suDneiy submit to it
SO far IS can judge. if 7 were living in Russia
to-day should be a Constitutional Democrat
NJ Tchaykovsky, after reviewing the story told
by Vladmeroff. the correspondent, two weeks ago,
If the torture in Riga by the secret police OF Nile
R2tfof compared il 10 the mythical tale of the
Maiden Of Holy Russia He said the student
knght-CrraEt who arose 10 free her twenty-five
years ago had been crushed. but that thousands OF
friends had arisen from his grave. Turning to
facts. he said:
am here tonight. citizens Of the United States,
to tell YOU the story Of the Russian maiden In al
lis horrors and greatness. l am here tonight ["
appeal 10 your moral sense and human dignity and
10 remind you CT your duty toward Civitz+-!
race which protected your race from the invasicn
Of Aziatc hordes. Ny mission has been. to
certain extent accomplished
have succeeded In aTOUGiCg the indignation OF
some prominent men ana women in this country,
and they have presented their formal protest %
the Congress Of the United States, hope this
protest VIII arouse the feeling Of thu American
people. aid that We. the accredited representatives,
Of the revolution and the labor!nG masses. Will be
able 10 arouse stjll deeper and stronger and more
widespread Indignation against oUT autocratic
. 'yrantS. and the sympathy and support for our
people in their struggle for freedom and justice.
Speaking of the progress in self-goyernmcnt al
ready made by Russians. NJ. Aladyin sail:
We are proud of cur civil Service as England
is We know men, and have them
work. ard VIC trust them. You may say that our
WORK on the local boards and 70 manage provincial
run the empire Your dSubts are not entirely
kfcuhdless, ana am going to answer all queS-
During nifty years we have worked developing
our self-goyernment. and We have gathered a
7 take men capable Of assuming the duties OF the
central government.
He then reviewed the demands made by the pee
pie of the government.
He added:
I am afraid that our government is working
under the erroneous impression that the people
not determined to fight for their rights They dis
solved the first Dodma and the people did not night.
and the government contracted a very dangerous
swciled head If they dissolve the second Douma
have great apprehensions that the wisest Counscls
witat form? In lis initial stage TIE conflict viii
take the form ~ general Strike-not strike with
folded arms but strike an Introduction 70 a
widely spread revolt
DR.. Felix Adler. after bringing mp the question
how far country should Interfere in the
affairs Of another. said
Without entering into the n!ccties OF this ques-
ton. think that two broad grounds may be stated
the governing powers Of a country set themselves
among mankind exists, these ends are protection
: of Ete, liberty and justice.
/ When the rulers massacre their innocent sub
ieCtS. when they restrain from their liberty by
. tho most arbitrary procedure men whose only
! the regime OF auloCracy by a reign or law
/ In 5Tics. when = band OF pirates has taken pos
session or the ship and IS terrorizinE the crew;
when the shepherds of the people hay" turned into
! wolves. and rend the sheen instead OF guarding
| them.
| DR. Adler read a telegram from Senator In Fol
lette who said he regretted that illness prevented
his attendance, As one who believed in the basic
principles q the American government he wired
! ''he could not but sympatSizc with tho Russial
I people IN their struggle for decent rights frsc
/ speech. free press a constitutional government
and the right 20 happiness and enjoyment Of life
! Ever American, the Senator telegraphed. should
join In assisting such movement
George KEENAN, introduced the first man
10 call attention in the United States in 1880 tC
| the situation In Russia RE told OF many outrage;
! in Russia Of which ne had personal knowledge
from his travels there
William ]. Schienelin the last speaker said
that Ken years ago the United States responded &c
Fnha's appeal for freedom. and ought now 10 rec
ognize Russias like appeal.