For America especially does Russia open an opportunity for an industrial
outlet such as can hardly be overestimated. We have an empire of
170,000,000 souls, and the L60,000,000 yearly that we have been paying
Germany is but the beginning of a demand that will soon make Russia
among the most desirable and valuable markets in the world. Railroad
building and new developments everywhere are a prelude to an era of
prosperity in this country such as has never been seen here before.
I cannot too emphatically express the hope that merchants abroad will
realize this wonderful opportunity and act promptly, for when the war is
over will come realization of this situation everywhere, and he who
would profit should take the first steps with the least possible delay.
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FOE TO GERMAN MILITARISM.
Statement to Americans by Prince Imeretinsky, Sept. 10.
We are a peace-loving people as you in America are, but, of course, the
people of Russia are not so well educated as you are.
Russia did not want this war, but she has known for years that it was
coming and consequently was preparing for it. It is her determination,
now that it has been brought on by Germany, to see it through, no matter
how long it takes or how much it costs.
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