New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-26
Russia Cheered
For Her Triumph
Over Aristocracy
Revolt Called New Reason
Why u. S. Ought to
Join Allies
Mayor Praises People
Choate Says Roosevelt Could
Have Found Plenty Of
Game Here

Have Found Plenty of
Game Here
Democracy's triumph in Russia. with
the new alignment of forces for liberal
government in Europe, was named as
one more reason why the United States
should join hands with the Allies in
waging war on the autocrstic govern
ments of the Central Powers. by speak
ers at a mass meeting in the Manhat-
tan Opera House last night.
The meeting was called to welcome the
new Russia into the circle OF demo-
cratic governments Of the world. But
the enthusiastic cheers that greeted
every reference to the possibility o.
the United States making common
cause with the Allies gave it more OF
an appearance Of war conference.
Lawrence F. Abbott crystallized the
sentiment of the meeting in paraphras-
ing Pinckney's famous utterance with
these words, '"Not one shot for con-
quest, but millions of broadsides for
the violators and murderers Of a sister
democracy"
Predicts Union of Democracies
Mr. Abbott predicted a union of de
mocracies, to enforce the peace. as the
inevitable conclusion Of wars. Sol
diers and battleships, he said, would be
necessary to protect other govern.
ments of the people, By the people and
for the people.
Alton B. Parker presided at the meet
ing. which was attended By 1000 men
and women. Colonel Roosevelt and
Elihu Root, who had been invited 10
take part in the discussion. called forth
repeated cheers by the sentiments con-
tanned i'm their letters to the presiding
officer. which were read at the meet
ing
Colonel Roosevelt said:
IL rejoice from my soul that Russia,
the hereditary friend Of this country,
has ranged herself on the side OF or
DERBY liberty, of enlightened freedom,
and for the full performance OF duty
by free nations throughout the world
Mr.. Root Sends Letter
The letter from Mr.. Root was:
81 regret that am prevented from
attending the meeting TO be held TO-
morrow evening by friends and SYM
pathizers with the Russian people
agree with your purpose. look with
satisfaction and JOY upon the establish
ment Of free self-government IN Russia.
I have confidence in the permanenee o.
the new popular government as against
all possible reactions. for two main rea-
sons.
"The first reason is the admirable
self-control which the leaders OF the
new government and their followers as
well have exhibited. This IS the su-
preme test of a peoples capacity Tor
self-government All men worthy tne
name are brave. All men worthy the
name are patriotic; but only those who
can keep their heads COOL restrain
their nassions and love justice even
while they strike are ht Tor popular
self-government. The people OF Russia
are answering nobly to that test, ana
while they continue IN the same spirit
as believe they will-thelr new gov
eminent will be impregnaole against all
reactionary movements.
"Tbe second ground for my con-
fidence is that this wonderful change IN
Russia marches with and is part OF the
mighty and. believe, irresistible move
rnent Of the whole world to substitute
democracy for autocracy in human gov
eminent and 10 build 10 the structure
of
duty and service. from the bottom in
stead Of accepting them from human
superiors. No earthly power can re-
verse or stop that movement
Mayor Mitchell was cheered for sew
oral minutes when he stipulated that
he was against the eace-at-any-price
propsgandists.
Are Peaceful Nation
eve are a peaceful nation. but not
for peace at any price, ] wish 10 ex-
nlain." he said. This triumph OF de-
mocracy in Russia brings just one step
nearer the day when honorable peace
will be brought about in Europe.
or we are. against our wishes. drawn
into this war. it will be more than
little satisfaction to be fighting shout
dor N shoulder with democratic Rus
sia instead OF autocratic Russia.
Mr.. Parker said that the Lusitania
never would have been sunk had not
Germany imagined that this country
was too weak, too impotent and too
poorly prepared to dare resent any
aFront.
But Germany was wrong ne said.
Let il cost what it may. this nation -
preparing TO show that We can vindl-
cate the honor OF the United States
and prove once and for all that we are
not weaklings who believe only IN the
sign of the dollar mark
Resolutions Adopted
The meeting was concluded with the
unanimous adoption Of resolutions
drawn by Joseph II. Choate. Charles r..
Hughes and Char es K. Flint. Inc con.
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