The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-05-03
STRIKE BRINGS
men FORWARD.
Socialist Leaders Spring In
to Prominence as Result
of Their Work.

Brussels. May 3.-Two men have
come to the forefront of public atten-
ton as a result of the recent political
strike in Belgium, each adding to his
popularity and his record as a SUCCESS
full socialist leader. They are men of
widely divergent characteristics, Emile
Fandervelde, the gifted and brilliant
intellectual, and Eduard Anseele. tho
youthful enthusiast, and each in his
particular field contributed materially
to the measurable progress made in
the past month toward manhood suf-
frage in Belgium.
Fandervelde. who has led the social
lists of this country since the death of
Jean Nolders. is approaching his if-
tieth birthday. In his youth he studied
law. but his interest in social ques-
tons prevented his practicing. He is
possessed of high literary gifts. a wide
knowledge, and Is an able statesman.
OF markedly pale complexion. slightly
aquiline nose, and penetrating eyes.
Vandervelde's face once seen is rare
ly forgotten. He was elected to the
chamber OF deputies in 1894, and
rapidly distinguished himself by his
cloquence and intellectual superiority.
AS a speaker he is remarkable for his
distinct utterance, and pr%eciseness and
e 100 Va Ills llouBll ana une LOGIC
OF his reasoning. He is a magnificent
debater, never losing his temper, and
keeping his head in the most difficult
situations.
Fandervelde's reasons for belonging
to the socialist party are rather those
Of the head than the heart. His con-
victions are purely intellectual. He
is. and always has been, a determined
opponent of the recent general strike,
which hn holsox.1- will @~1,, ly.. -
triumph of he cause of socialism.
But the majority of the party having
pronounced in favor Of the strike,
N~andervelde bowed to the decision
and co-operated in the common work
to the best of his ability.
me other socialist leader, Eduard
Anseele, founder of the "Vooruit" of
Ghent, presents a striking contrast in
every way to Vandervelde. Of open
OF a warm and vibrant voice, Anseele
charms all who ON in contact with
him. He is an excellent speaker, us.
ing a wealth of imagery to convey his
meaning, which he further enforces
with vigorous gestures. Possessing
no personal means. he lives on his
ceputy's salary of $500 a year and an
income Of $416. which he gets as a
director of the "Vooruit." He con-
lldil III SIudl TeNenue
to the socialist cause.
Unlike Nandervelde. AnseeIe is a
working man and the son Of a work
ing man. He has known the worlds
rough hand. His father was a shoe
maker. but wanting earnestly to give
mis- son some education, he labored
with extreme self-renunciation to this
end: Young Anseele was employed
IN turn by an architect, a scotsman
and a cloth merchant. One evening
ne entered a socialist meeting and
was so profoundly impressed by the
picture Of the misery of the people
drawn by the speaker. that he at once
enrolled himself in the ranks of the
"lnternational." The next day. hay-
ing confided his new political views
to his employer, he was summarize
dismissed. Not daring to show him.
self to his father, he ran away to
antwerp. Whence he worked his way
to London. During six months he
wandered about the British CAPITA
often sleeping under the bridges. He
tried to enlist. but was rejected on
account of his lack of inches.
Eventually the young man returned
20 dnent, where he became a printer,
IN association with others he organ.
!zeu a cooperative bakery. This was
the beginning of the "Vooruit." now
famous throughout Belgium. Vooruit
is a Flemish word meaning "for.
ward,' and it has become the rallyinp
cry of the socialists of Client. The
organization, which at the end of its
rrst year counted only 500 members
now has over 10000. and It owns
warehouses and other building. valued
at nearly 500, OOO,