New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-24

than did his predecessor. and spent,
when chief Of the prisons Of the Russian
government. a considerable time in the
United States. studying the various
penal systems in use on this side of the
Atlantic
His subsequent career, first as Deputy
Minister Of Finance under Count Sergius
Witte. and his principal lieutenant, and
afterward as chief Of that department,
has necessitated frequent trips to Paris,
to Berlin, Vienna, Frankfort, Amster-
dam and London for the purpose Of
keeping in touch with the foreign money
markets. as well as with the leading
statesmen and principal captains of
finance in the various capitals, and thus
he possesses a much broader understand
ing Of affairs beyond the borders Of Rus
sia than did Stolypin.
INTERNATIONAL POLITICS.
In fact, Stolypin affected to care little
or nothing for international politics. and
was conspicuous by his absence when
ever any meeting took place between the
Gar and the Kaiser. the President Of the
French republic, King Edward, etc. If
he insisted upon the appointment Of his
orother-in-iaw, Sassanoff. as Minister Of
Foreign Affairs a little over a year ago il
We solely for the purpose Of increasing
me homogenity Of his administration by
getting rid Of Iswolsky, who had taken
advantage OF his position 10 endeavor TO
undermine him when making his reports
10 the Emperor about foreign affairs.
lzwolsky. now Muscovite Ambassador
IN Paris who enjoys the questionable
distinction Of having been turned down
by the Union Club. of New York, when
secretary Of the Russian Legation at
washington. had 10 make way for Sas-
Sanoh. But II is probable that the lat
Ter VIII now in turn be removed, and
mat Kokoytzoff will insist upon a com
Pete reorganization Of the Cabinet.
"hlch stOlypin had succeeded in filing
'Irhost completely with near relatives or
very intimate personal friends-men. in
ueeu' upon whose obedience 10 his will he
NOuiu absolutely rely, and who in conse-
s1nos thereof distinguished themselves
~ uler opposition 10 Kokovtzof
TOT hokovtzon and Stolypin were at
40 uNhe on good terms with one anoth-
Ihey have been political adverse
Tor number Of years past. Kokovt-
aoN mas constantly stood in the way Of
,'o''plhs projects. on the ground that
'' We're either TOO arbitrary or too cost
- "A.' 'n the same way Stolypin has
prevented the realization of many Of Ko-
ny zoh projected financial reforms.
I'c'aA5 IN the matter OF the treat
'e''' o. yAe Jews. were the twO at va
'''''' stolypiu who cared nothing
~ public opinion abroad. was disposed
" ''eio o.ropu,ar sentiment in Russia
expressed 1y the several DOumas and
render more stringent the legal dis
''''l-es of one kind and another inn
S'fu upon the 100000 Hebrews sub
"ct 10 Guscolife rule.
N'""Nu oh who realized enc prejudice
STATED abroad against Russia by op-
'''SAioh OF The Jews. and the injury
I1 caused Co. Russian credit 10 the
s" money markets and % the invest
' OF foreign capital 3D. the develop
~ Russian industries and Of her in
"Diy valuable latent resources. OPP
4. SloIyhin supported in the matter
TIE Car and only within the last
weeks prevented the enactment OF
so'ernment decree whereby al state
- were required 10 discriminate
a'NF against Jews IA the matter OF
0uAting their commercial paper.