New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-18

now confronting the government are
both social and political. Social evo-
luton must follow political revolu-
ton. In a nation so huge and of
such diversified interests. time cour-
age and patience must be allowed for
clear understanding and adjustment.
The marvel is that with restraint and
control absolutely removed. disorder
has been so inconsequential.
No Vandalism.
The possibilities from the dangers
of disorganization were enormous, es-
pecially as many criminals were set
at liberty, and yet there has been no
vandalism and no invasion of per-
sonal rights. except the few local in
stances located in the center OF vio
lence during the days of the actual
revolution. The self-restraint and
moderation shown by the entire ma
ton is the best tribute to its sobrtety.
solidarity and reasonableness and the
best promise of what the future has
in store. The Russian people are
naturally homeloving and Of peace
full disposition. They are neither ar
rogant nor ouarrelsome. AKftators
may temporarily cloud their point OF
view by Misrepresentation and selfish
design, but just as certainly thew will
return to their normal psychology.
ITO understand the demonstration
of May 4 which ON it's surface looked
menacing and grave, 1t must be kept
in mind that in Russia such demon
strations are the only method by
which popular opinion can find ex-
preston. There has been no suffrage
and therefore the ballot was repre-
sented by so-called demonstrat.0ns
Whatever further occurrences of this
sort take place must be 80 Interpreted
On the day of the 21st,e MAY g. Gre
gorian calendar) when the govern
ment took it's positive stand against
the extremists, 1t was possible to see in
these demonstrations the quick turn in
public sentiment. Within two hours
after the enforcement parade
passed up the Nevsky, the streets were
filled with cheering supporters of the
government, and the effort of the ex-
tremists to create disorders was quick
ly overthrown. not by armed force, but
by the force Of public opinion. The
Soldiers and Workmen's deputies de-
MED responsibility for the agitation
and investigation proved that the
whole movement came from agitators
with Interior. motives. The result has
been wholesome and decided
Strengthening of the governments
position.
TIT should not be overlooked that
these disorders were local and that the
nation at large, SO enormous in terri
tory. quietly pursued it's ordinary vo-
cations. Since that day there has not
been the slightest disturban or
demonstration anywhere. A recent
meeting of the governors representing
nearly all European Russia showed
that the nation at large supported the
provisional government.
Russian Ministers Good.
1.-THE future will hold other occa-
sions when superficial appearances
will seem alarming. but the real situa-
ton will be in the hands of a ministry
which, even the most critical acknow-
ledge, is composed Of the best Russia
can offer. These men are working pa
triotically to the limit Of their ply
steal abilities to bring modern pro-
gressive methods into government ma
chinery that had become rusty and in
effective. It will take time to re-
organize the governments policies,
and executive administration, but the
men who are burdening themselves
WITH LHc IdSA are CcI Io1AH W Aoe]AHo ZIG
fruits of their labors before. many
months.
THE commercial and business OPP
portunitios He in every branch of in
dustry and trade, just as much so as
confronted the United States one hun
dred years ago. War has created a
scarcity of labor and the wars neces-
sites practically monopolize transpor-
tation facilities. Thus immediate In
dustrial operations would encounter
almost mountable obstacles and
heavy financial commitments for new
enterprises would not be justiflable at
this time Merchants everywhere seek
American goods and orders are the
easiest of things to secure. but de-
liveries are impossible except for such
goods as the government permits for
the requirements OF the war. There Is
a worlds shortage Of tonnage and no
private enterprise or opportunity can
be permitted to occupy one yard OF
space that energetic prosecution Of
the war requires
Russia has few ports. and the full
transportation facilities from them
are more than necessary fov handling
absolutely essential freight. In re-
fusing to permit private enterprises
to hinder the wars requirements,
Americans must recognize that Russia
Is taking proper step to assist her
allies to win the essential victory. To
this end all else must temporarily be
subjected. This condition Is likely to
continue as long as the war lasts.
but on the other hand. American cap
ital and merchants interested In the
Russian field should not lose NOM
ent's time in having their representa-
tives in this field studying its posi-
bilities, creating organization, making
business connections, learning where
the opportunity in their particular
lines lie, informing themselves of the
requirements Of the Russian trade in
all It's details. obtaining knowledge of
the people and their language. in or