The Russian Minister of Finance Witte told Herzl:
But it must be admitted that the Jews do provide reason enough for hostility. There is a characteristic arrogance about them. Yet most of them are poor, and because they are poor they are dirty and make an offensive impression. They also engage in all sorts of nasty pursuits, like pimping and usury.
Theodor Herzl Complete Diaries – Vol 4 – pages 1528-30 August 8th, 1903