New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-09

woman's party made futile attempts to
use a banner addressed TO Mr.. Root,
but he entered and left the White
House yard by side gate while the
women waited for him out in front
The work of the commission now is
virtually ended. Its members will re-
main here a few days and. with the
exception OF the army officers, will re-
turn 70 their homes.
81 cannot emphasize too strongly"
Mr.. Russell said, that this country
should present a united front The
Russian people are not united at the
present time, but they are in such d
frame Of mind that they easily can be
united IL the american people only
will convince them that this nation
stands solidly behind its allies in this
war and will not falter.
Peace Talk Utter Rot"
"The newspapers OF the United
States have a great duty TO perform in
presenting the situation in this coun-
try as it really is. Talk of peace at
this time and arguments against send
ing our boys TO France is utter rot.
We must go through this war to the
end. and our citizens might as well
make up their minds TO that effect.
Slackers, peace and home guard talk
has no place in this situation at pres
ent.
Il am greatly encouraged by condi-
tons in Russia. They are becoming
better all the time. Even during the
four weeks that ! was in Petrograd |
noticed a great change. | spent Writ
ually all of that time with the Work
mems Council, which is really the gov
eminent of Russia, and know that the
people are gradually getting behind the
government more strongly each day.
OF course, they are a sentimental and
peculiar people, but they are anxious
TO make fight for the right, and if we
will do our share they certainly will do
theirs. The whole question of the fut-
ure Of Russia now lies with the United
States"
James Duncan, who represented labor
on the commission, expressed the opin-
ION that development of railroad facli-
ties is the greatest problem now facing
the Russian people. Conditions in all
other lines will work out we'll, he said,
If the transportation problem is solved.
The outlook for the new republic is
bright" he said. The people are
pleased that the United States has
gotten into the war, and its entrance
has had a wonderful effect on the
morale.
"All they need is better transporta-
ton facilities TO move troops, NUM-
tons, etc. They have plenty Of NUM-
tons on hand, and if they can solve
the railroad problem they will fight
like -"
MI c.onI.,, IVo.Lk,rn ,,L 10,
spent several years in Russia and had
shared l1e optimistic
opinion of the others of the party.
Eve need have no fear of Russia's
separate peace" he said. UNLESS she
makes one. Russia will do her share
And as long as the present government
stands there will be no separate peace.
The next year must be one Of pa
thence with Russia. We must remember
that their whole scheme of life and
government has been changed and the
people cannot be made over in night.
The military outlook, from geo.
graphical standpoint. now is not good,
perhaps, but this should be a minor
consideration in deciding whether Rus
STA will 90 through the war to the end.
II is the elemental character of the
Russians that must be considered
rThey are essentially a people ~
great fortitude and bravery. In the
face of the greatest reverses, they
have come back in the past and there is
every reason TO believe that they will
do il again.
People in this country say Russia
is through, that her troops are re-
treating, and that she cannot be
counted upon to do her bit. ! deny
such statement most emphatically.
Consider for a moment, that since
the beginning of this war Russia has
lost 100000 people, 100000 in bat
tie, 100000 refugees. Yet she fights
on. That is not the attitude of a peo-
pie about ready TO retire from war.
at is most necessary that publicity
regarding the proposed part Of the
United States in this war be spread
broadcast in Russia. The Russians
must be made TO know that we are in
il to fight. A people who formerly
chung 70 the Car and the Church, and
who have been deprived Of both, must
be shown something. We cannot make
too clear our intentions in this war.
Eve also must be prepared to help
them to get foodstuffs if they need it.
cannot emphasize too strongly that
America must not take every Russian
retreat or reverse as sign that Rus
STA is through. Remember that the
nearer home the Russians get the fur
Their away from the base are the Ger
mans. A people that are not going to
quit, in my opinion, would have some
advantages, even If they were driven
back to the gates of Petrograd."
According to Major Wsshburn, the
German government has spent approx
imately 4s,0O0,0 900 roubles for publicity
in Russia.