Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-26
Russia and the BOIsheviki

The impending physical clash between the DO
sheyiki" and the provisional government in Russi
may appear to the outside world as the darkes
chapter Of Russias recent history of strife and III
certainty, but well-informed writer. ~ }. Sack @
the Russ information bureau. does not 30 regard il
Sack declares that the fight will clear the air. prt
dieting defeat for the Bosheviki.
In an article recently given to the America
press, of which the Star,Buetin has received
copy. Sack gives the following interesting resunl
and explanation of BoIsheviki propaganda:
The present political situation in Russia can pre-
sented In few words The country is passing through
crisis which is without doubt the graEest crisis in
all Russian history. Not single party, but only
strong coalition Of all the progressive forces
the country. Russia whole perfectly understands
the situation and demands a coalition cabinet.
But the crisis is not yet The Bolsheviki are
against the principle OF coalition and demand that all
power be turned to the Councils of Workngmens
and Soldiers delegates 1t is very probable that
they will finally yield to Kerenskys decision, and
therefore we may expect conflict between them and
the provisional government at almost any moment.
The history Of the Bolsheyiki in Russia. after the
revolution, is history of their steady growth When
Lenine appeared in Russia, Immediately after the
revolution, 1t seemed that he, with his extravagant
views had hardly any following in the country. The
situation has changed nce then. The Bolsheviki
now cont; i the Petrograd and Moscow Councils of
Workngmens and Soldiers delegates, they control
the council in some of the provincial cities they
conference II the Bosheviki are permitted to exist
In the presentday Russia legitimate, openly act
ing political power will their strength growing
and growing. This is the greatest danger which revo
iutonary Russia faces at the present time.
The growth of the Bolsheviki power can be very
wei explained The term Boshevki was used for the
frst time In 1903, when the Russian ocalDemocratic
party split In two and the majority led by Lenne &C.
cepted this name Bolsheviki in Russian means 1.-The
majority. Until the present the Bolsheviki in.
Guiding LeniLe really represented part of the Rus
sian SocialDcmocratc party and could be recognized
as socialists Of the MARKHAM school
Inc situation in Russia is critical and dangerous
ana the determination Of Kerensky in creating the,
coatlon cabinet Is the bright spot in the situation
PURSUING this course, Kerensky will have against him
the Bolshevik but with him will be entire Russia at
ieast 20 per cent Of the revolutionary democracy A
pnyslcal clash between the BosheviN and the forces
supporting the provisional government is almost in
eVitaDle, and under the circumstances ii need not
create fear There very few chances that the Bo
sheyh will suddenly understand the seriousness of
the situation and sincerely yield to the provisional
government Most probably they will not do SO and
therefore the sooner the inevitable clash comes the
better for Russia for Russian democracy and for the
great cause of the worlds democracy
Nothing can with safety be predicted of Russis
nowadays But if wellinformed Russians do moi
ear for the ultimate outcome of Bolsheviki clash
The Allies may take some heart and hope that The
winter will clarity the situation and by spring the
Russian Iniitary forces will have behind the moro
II supporting public opinion