Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-06-27
ROOT AND PARTY Ar MOSCOW
Russians Give Promise Of Yet Stabil..
iZing Themselves.

MOSCOW, Russia, June 24.-Tbe
iirst meeting attended here by Elihu
Root and the other members OF the,
American commission to-day was held
IN the palace of the Governor Gene-
ral There were assembled represen-
tatives OF the zemstvo and municipaf
union, the zemstvo Industrial commit
Tee ana the local council Of the Work.
ihgmen's and Soldiers Deputies.
me meeting was in the nature of
test to determine whether the com-
mission Is to have the real sympathy
or the Socialist element in the coun-
try. 1t Is said here that no foreign
government ever succeeded in enlist
ing the attention and interest OF COM
mittees representing the working
men OF Moscow. But as Mr.. Root be-
gan to speak, antagonism and indif-
ference yielded to rapt attention and
ne was warmly applauded" at the
conclusion.
Root Lauds Russians.
we have seen nothing since we
came to Russia" said Mr.. Root, "that
gives cause for criticism. We maryel
at the self-control, the kindness of
spirit and the sound common sense
that the Russians display. We feel
that the work you are doing in the
committees is on the right path to-
ward an actual permanent democracy.
The government OF Germany, the
German social system, even German
socialism, are all militaristic In their
essential nature. They shall not gain
control Of free America, but IL we can
help you to prevent their gaining con-
troll OF free Russia we shall be happy
IN feeling that we have assisted in the
perpetuation Of the ideals OF our ia
theirs who fought and sacrificed to
make us free"
The representatives OF the various
groups replied. The only inharmont-
GUS note was sounded by M. Grigo-
rieff, representing the workingmen's
council. He said:
we hope that peace will be con-
Guided as soon as possible. And this
VIII be different from past treaties,
because peace will be concluded not
by diplomatists, but by the masses. I
hope that America will support Rus
sia n n It's desire for peace IN the near
ijEf ils
Fat the conclusion or d meeting with I
IJames Duncan, vice president or the
American Federation of Labor, that
he did not wish to be interpreted as
saying that Russia would quit fight
ing before 1t was possible to arrange
peace In the best interests OF democ-
racy.
The entire assembly arose and
cheered the Americans when they
left the hall.
Russi" Urged to Keep Liberty.
At the second meeting before the
City Duma, Mr.. Root said:
we have heard reports about dam
gers threatening your new liberty.
but we hope you will find way of
expanding your experience in local
self-government into power which
VIII govern the whole nation. We
nave the marvellous spectacle of
people remaining peaceful and pre-
serving the rights Of others without
the enforcement Of lava people
waiting only for the establishment OF
strong government which will Law
down the proper basis for law and or
DER You have made sacrifices in the
past; we know that you will still
make sacrifices to preserve your FREQ
dom, won at such a high cost. Now
comes the test. You must make sac
rihces. You must struggle until your
liberty Is secure. We have faith that
Russia will do this"
The mayor, In reply, said: "Russia
welcomes Americas assistance in it's
present period Of infirmity and eco
nomic exhaustion" He concluded
with eulogy Of President Wilson,
saying:
THE aims Of the war, the deflni-
ton OF the problem standing before
humanity have been given by your
great pacfiist, President Wilson WIN
in preserving the ideal OF peace, has
realized the vital Importance Of the
struggle. His way of speaking ap-
peals to u.s."
On motion Of the mayor the meet
ing unanimously decided to send
telegram to President Wilson thank
ing him for sending the Root commits
sion to Russia.