Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-08-03
ATROCITIES IN RUSSIA.

Is TO be feared that the outside
I'd does not realize what is going
10 Russia. at present, In the matter
persecution Of the Hebrews Dis
ches from Russia sent out by per-
,sion Of the censor do not give the
Alls NJ the sad story on the con-
~. they are yelling the horrors.
rom The Jewish Tribune and other
Wish sources II II learned that the
iulsion from Kieff continues The
iditions remind one OF the expulsion
the Saints from Missouri and III
:. within ten days 500 Jews we're
ven forth and 1900 had boon notified
close up their AFFAIRS and move
" IN other cities near Kien arc
b being forced to leave their homes
Is now estimated that since the inn
ial decree Of Punishment went into
oct no less than &C. 0o0 Jews who were
able to show a legal right to reside
side the Pale have suffered expul-
n.
yhere can these unfortunates go? To
Pale? Many OF them go To the
lited area where they are permitted
hive. II they can. but others, not
owing what to do. return to their
nos Some show forged certificates,
permIsslons TO stay and are, OF
-. ..,,a..fp .tauIs NTH
! Is claimed that tens of thousands
Jews have been put to the sword
Russia In recent years. The story
hes from Vienna that twenty thou
"a men. women and children have
n torn from their homes I'm one OF
provinces of that country. and
ven like cattle into cyclic. nobody
pws where. The situation at Kieff
steadily growing worse. and the bar
PIC oppressors. unrestrained by any
ling OF sentiment or any force OF
I. invent new methods OF torture for
victims of their devilish hate. All
is going on now, as II has been
ns on for years.
ONE Of the prosecuted race used 10
! refuge I'm this country, II they
i'd find money enough to pay for
ir ticket, but this refuge viii be
sed to most of them. IL recent rul-
that they are barred under the
or contract law Is permitted TO
nd others will be excluded on the
,und OF restitution.
our government. through the state
partment. has recently given the as
rance that IL lis observing the pres
situation In Russia with sympa-
tic interest in the hope Of the devel-
nent OF broader spirit Of tolera-
toward the Jews, with the mod
,tion and the eventual repeal of un-
ly restrictive laws" II has also, In
IS connection. taken occasion to say
u. amy unjust or harsh treatment
one people due to deep rooted re-
lous or racial prejudice is deeply
plored in whatever country II may
st. and the views OF the present Ad-
nistration i'm this regard are well
own 20 foreign governments"
This IL satisfactory. as far as II goes.
8 d We see no way clear for our gov
tment TO go beyond the condemnation
the harsh treatment" due to re-
ious or social prejudlces, and the ex-
assion Of hope for a brighter future.
Is no longer customary FOR one coun-
4 to show any diplomatic interest In
internal affairs Of another But
re is no denying that the atrocities
Russia are barburous.
-hcre vas "a time when the cry went
TO hish heaven from the Turkish
pvinces, because Christians were
.ughtered there by the hundreds. Tho
ar sent an army into Turkey. osten-
.ly to protect the Christians. suppose
ristian Europe should act On the
ne principle and send their armies
Russia to stop the persecution Of
Jews: would that be a violation OF
Russian precedent In Turkey?
9ut we have no idea that this will
Z done. We believe though, that
4 Jews themselves could arrange
ass-meetings All over the civilized
.rld Ia protest against the Russian
Looities. Public opinion would, per-
ps. have some effect even upon the
ar.
rhe true remedy. however, Is the re-
Utilization OF the Jewish nation The
~ with a government Of his own and
country Of his own would be a force
tho world with which the other gov
aments would reckon. In the days
the ancient prophets. empires to
y east and south eagerly sought the
endship and alliance Of Judah His
l-y would repeat itself in our age.
sIAII.