The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-19
Whole Nation Aroused
RCSsIAS TREATMENT OF AMERICAN JEWS DEMANDS ENERcEr.
N ACTION On THE PART OF THE UNITED STATES

Retribution appears certain for Rus.
sla Tor her treatment of American
Jews. to whom she has denied pass.
ports. She is now threatened with the
a~hrogation of the treaty of 1892. under
Mnlcn she claims the right to make
mus discrimination. The Reputation,
"t this treaty would end our relations
with Russia. greatly to the embassies.
lnent of that %country's trade relations
credit AMI international respect,
president Taft has notified
that he and Secretary Knox are nego.
tlatlns with Russia with a view to in.
diicins her to- change her attitude,
which IT has been said. makes Amer
lean citizenship Il sham"
Russia regards the Jew within her
gates us fair game md her history ia
the present time is red with her per-
secutlon OF. and injustice to. members
"t n Hebrew religion. \ wave of in
algnation is sweeping the Cnitco
states as a result of her practice of
excluding American Jews. Mass meet
lnss have been held to protest against
II in nearly every city in the country,
including n in st. Louis participated
IN by both Jews and Gentilcs. The
following press comments show tie
temper of the nation:
New York Times: We protest only
~ '''i 1oliON tl w lSuS-
STA under her own particular inter-
probation of the treaty, which it is our
contention that it cannot bear.
ana which she has not the
shadow of a right to make. or course.
we nave never made Il treaty with any
country that would permit the other
party to it to discriminate against any
class of American citizens.
New York World: Whatever the
~lr'Judlres of the cars government
toward a portion of the cZnr's subjects.
it must receive or reject all Americans
on the same terms. Race and religion
ar" no factors that Oncern the Unit
ca States in protecting the rights of its
citizens. Nationality is the one con-
sheraton. In the eyes of this gov
eminent there cannot lie two classes
of Americans. Russia should ne made
to see that point clearly. 1T cannot
claim the privilege of reading into tho
treaty its " obsolete race hat-ods
Mr.. Taft has a right to exnect Thai
public opinion will be patient and rea-
sonable. But he must exercise vigor.
Gus pressure upon Russia. The bass.
port question must be settled and set.
tied right.
indianapolis Star: 1t is likely tina,
Inc existing treaty may be modified. or
"a new one negotiated that will be sat
~isfactory to all concerned. Russia is
apparently convinced at last that ti1c
question can IL" longer be ignored and
That the United States is serious in de-
handing a change. This being the
case. it will probably he willing to get
off Its high horse and enter into scri.
Gus negotiation of the matter.
Denver Republican: In the citizen
ship of the United states there is no
distinction on of race or color
or religion. All citizens, whether ma
tive or naturalizcd. stand uuon an
equality before the law. Russian ,Jcws
who have become citizens Of the Unit
Ell states are as much entitled to pro-
lection as the people of any other race
or religion. A native American hold
ing a passport from the state DEPART
ment would be entitled to travel In
Russia under the treaties between that
country and the United States. A nat
uraliZeti Jew should enjoy and be pro-
tected in the same privilege.
Boston American: The nation can
employ Its power without using its
force. The withdrawal of friendly re-
lations by n nation Of the importance
In the world Of the United States
would hc an employment of power
which might give any nation cause for
great concern. Also the United Stntcs
can employ its power by aro,,sing. a.
1t only ran do. the conscience Of man
kind against a nation which shame,
lessly and out against human rights
and wantnnly violates intcrnatiOna]
obligations.
New York Tribune: 1t is an error,
too. to Imagine that tho interests of
! only a small part Of thu population arc