New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-18
Congratulates Nine. bresh-
kovskaya on Educa-
tional Work
Letters Made Public
President Hopes Russia and
u. S. May Advance
Side by Side

w,eutNCTON. Oct. II. Messages
% fepeitation upon the union u s"
it'd states and the new kusSlo"
J.r,ocrocv in the cause Of justice eX-
changed By President Wilson ana M"e.
Catherine Breshkovskaya, chairman VI
,ho Russian Committee on Civic Edu-
cation and called the "Grandmo'ne' u
tho Revolution" were made puohc To-
dav at the State Department.
President Wilson's reply to the u"
nous Siberian exile was as follows
Tt has afforded me genuine pleasure
70 receive your eloquent message ~
this hour. when the historic events OIL
tho last few months have brought Kus-
sia into such close touch with America
il is most heartening 70 witness 'he
courage with which the new Russia
faces the problems Of the future espe-
eially when the high mission OF ma
tioraI enlightenment and preparedness
Tor tbe great duties which fall upon a
civic democracy is advanced ana su'-
tanned BIZ such an educational organ
ization as yours.
Individual Is Type of Nation
owe Of America long since learned
that intellectual development and moral
fitness are the most powerful elements
of national advancement. As the IN
dividual il the type of the nation SO
tho nation shoUld embOdy the higne5t
individual ideals Of civil PERFECTION IN
order TO assert and maintain ~ nohor-
able position in the world family OF
fulfilling its material
and moral duties toward its neighbors,
strong i'm .he might Of right and fear
less in the cause Of truth and justice.
an the effort to attain this goal, may
awakened Russia and enfranchised
America advance side by side with
mutual aFe .tion and confident trust
Nine. Breshkoyskaya's Message
Nine. Breshkovskaya's message read
as follows:
ceiving from the American people 50
many tokens Of friendship and EXPIRES
sione Of good will 20 help Russia IN
her hour Of difficulties that we feel an
imperious desire on our part 70 say 10
the great democracy OF the Unltea
states how near 10 our hearts is the
union with that democratic people, ana
how fervent the wish 10 preserve that
union and friendship go long as our ma
lions last.
America az we'll as Russia is
voung country in comparison with
other great states. Our power IS fresh
and full of energy. The many heavy
blows we have received during our MIS-
tory have hardened our strength and
made us enduring in the struggle with
the stern conditions Of to-day. Let Us,
then. look courageously into the face OF
our future. and let US devote all our
10 the creation Of new life
based upon justice and mutual trust
life free and bright. built upon the
of universal education and
love.
Russia Needs Education
Trusting in the teachings of sci
ence and knowing that the common
welfare OF all peoples is best served
cOIIdly together, we nave 81 i.'~NH wa
selves into a committee Of civic educa-
ton. A widespread education IS nee
cssary TO make Russia an orderly dem
ccratic country. We plan to bring this
education 20 the soldier In the camps.
TO the workngman in the town and 20
the peasant in the village
eve greatly appreciate the willing
ness Of our elder brother in democracy
20 aid US in building a true democracy
that will guarantee our Liberties and
give 20 all in Russia equal opportunity.
The Russians on our part are ready 20
be useful 20 our brethren on the other
side of the ocean, and defend the
ground with their liberty and our COM
mon welfare from the assaults of what
ever enemies may come. Long live our
union and friendship