H1 1900; MOSCOW -- A question of great present interest in Russia is that of emigration to Siberia. The number of
emigrants in the several provinces of Asiatic Russia has increased more than 50 percent, since the Trans-Siberian Railway was connected to Irkustk in 1898.
This influx of immigrants is the cause of much trouble to the Russian Government.
During the past five years the government has used every means to encourage the emigration of peasants into Siberia. Not only were free grants of lands given to settlers, but loans of money were made to them on favourable terms. Thousans of peasants abandoned European Russia for Siberia but found themselves bitterly disappointed. Their discontent has often resulted in the local authorities sending the colonists back to their native villages.
The number of emigrants to Siberia has averaged over 100,000 per year over the past few years, with an unknown number returning to European Russia. The governors of Siberia and Irkustk have called on the Russian government to place some limitations on the quantity and quality of future immigrants to Siberia.
So much has been said concerning Siberia and the Trans-Siberian Railway that is would seem as if there were nothing left to relate on the subject. Nevertheless, it is of interest to take note of the extent and variety of Siberia's mineral wealth, concerning which new facts are almost daily coming to lift. It must be remembered in this connection that the industrial development of the country is still in its early infancy, though it has received a great impetus since the Trans-Siberian Rail has been, practically, completed.
Among the most noteworthy discoveries of ore in Siberia of late are that of copper in Trans-Baikalia, coal in Mysova and gold on the Konantoung Peninsula. The annual output of gold in the region is expected to triple in the next five years.
There is also considerable discontent among some circles of the Russian government with the leadership of the French Republic. Many nationalists in the Tsar's government and military are concerned at France's increased involvement in the Far East, particularly Korea, and the potential implications it could have on Russia's ability to impact the region. There is also concern that France's promotion of democratic ideals may have a negative impact on the power of the Tsar.
This has led to the belief amongst many Russians that France would be better off under the leadership of Prince Victor Napoleon, the head of the House of Bonaparte who currently lives in exile in Belgium.
During the past five years the government has used every means to encourage the emigration of peasants into Siberia. Not only were free grants of lands given to settlers, but loans of money were made to them on favourable terms. Thousans of peasants abandoned European Russia for Siberia but found themselves bitterly disappointed. Their discontent has often resulted in the local authorities sending the colonists back to their native villages.
The number of emigrants to Siberia has averaged over 100,000 per year over the past few years, with an unknown number returning to European Russia. The governors of Siberia and Irkustk have called on the Russian government to place some limitations on the quantity and quality of future immigrants to Siberia.
So much has been said concerning Siberia and the Trans-Siberian Railway that is would seem as if there were nothing left to relate on the subject. Nevertheless, it is of interest to take note of the extent and variety of Siberia's mineral wealth, concerning which new facts are almost daily coming to lift. It must be remembered in this connection that the industrial development of the country is still in its early infancy, though it has received a great impetus since the Trans-Siberian Rail has been, practically, completed.
Among the most noteworthy discoveries of ore in Siberia of late are that of copper in Trans-Baikalia, coal in Mysova and gold on the Konantoung Peninsula. The annual output of gold in the region is expected to triple in the next five years.
There is also considerable discontent among some circles of the Russian government with the leadership of the French Republic. Many nationalists in the Tsar's government and military are concerned at France's increased involvement in the Far East, particularly Korea, and the potential implications it could have on Russia's ability to impact the region. There is also concern that France's promotion of democratic ideals may have a negative impact on the power of the Tsar.
This has led to the belief amongst many Russians that France would be better off under the leadership of Prince Victor Napoleon, the head of the House of Bonaparte who currently lives in exile in Belgium.



