josobot - I read the article in question, here's a link:
http://classiclit.about.com/library/...erningjews.htm
I found it interesting and enlightening, and I wonder whether I was meant to be offended by it or not? I wasn't, and I found that Twain was as thoughtful and reasonable as could be, even to the point of pointing out his own errors. He makes points, and some are inelegant... that others may avoid, as has always been the way of Twain.
I recommend others read this article and keep in mind the state of the world at the time. Interesting.
Edit: More info about Twain as pro-Jew:
http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/US-Israel/twain.html