Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-25
Never Before Has Foreigner
Succeeded in Stirring En-
thusiasm of Association of
Labor Committees.
CITY WILL THANK
WILSON FOR ENVOY
Mayor Declares That Presi-
dents Way Of Speaking
Appeals to- Russian Peo-
pIe; Is Called Great Pacifist'

Moscow, Friday, June 22.-~The flfst
meeting attended here by Elihu hoo'
and the other members of the Amer
lean commission today was held in the
palace of the governor general. Ihere
we're assembled representatives of the
zemstvo and municipal unions, the
zemstvo industrial committee ana the
loca, council of the workmen's ana
soldiers deputies.
The meeting was in the nature OF
test to determine whether the COM
mission was to have the real sympa-
thv of the socialist element in the
country. 1t is said here that no ior-
eienef before ever succeeded III en-
listing the attention and interest Oh
this association of committees repre-
senting the working classes OF MOS
cow. But as Mr.. Root began to speak
antagonism and indifference yielded
to rapt attention, and ne was warmly
applauded at the conclusion.
Nothing to Censure.
I'VE have seen nothing since we
came to Russia" Mr.. Root said, "that
gives MS cause for criticism. We mar
| vel at the self-control, the kindness
OF spirit and the sound common sense
the Russians display. We feel the
work you are doing in the committees
is on the right path toward an actual
permanent democracy.
| THE government of Germany, the
German social system, even the Ger
man socialism, are all militaristic In
tneir essential nature. They shall not
gain control of free America, ana IL
we can help you to prevent their gam
ing control of free Russia We snail De
happy in feeling we have assisted IN
the perpetuation of the ideals OF our
fathers, who fought and sacrificed 10
make us free"
The representatives of the various
groups replied. formally welcoming
Mr.. Root and the other members OF
the commission. The only inhar-
!, monious note was sounded by M. Gri-
. eorieff, representing the workmen
council. He said
Il Not Diplomats Peace.
i 1--WE hope that peace will be con-
cluded as soon as possible. And this
will be different from past peace trea-
ties. because peace will be consluded
not bv diplomats, but by the masses
; hone America will support Russia
in its desire for peace in the near la'
: ture.'
u The entire assembly arose anC
Icheered the Americans when they left
the hall.
At second meeting before the city
duma, Mr.. Root said:
eve have heard reports about dan
GERS threatening your new liberty, bu
we hope you will find way OF ex
panding your experience in local self
government into power which vii
govern the whole nation. We have
: the marvellous spectacle OF a people
remaining peaceful and preserving
2 the rights of others without the en-
e forcement of lava people waitlh'
3 only for the establishment of a stroni
government which will lay down tn
proper basis for law and order Yo'
A have made sacrifices in the past; W
I know that you will still make sacri
$ fices to preserve your freedom, wol
at such high cost.
Crucial Hour at Hand.
Now comes the rest You mus
make sacrifices. You must struggl
until your liberty is secure. We hav
/. faith that Russia will do this"
. The mayor, in reply, said:
A "The aims Of the war. the definitio
!, of the problem standing before hu
: manity, have been given by your grea
+ pacifist, President Wilson, who, ]
preserving the ideal of peace. ha
realized the vital Importance Of tn
struggle. His way of speaking al
peals to u.s.
On motion of the mayor, the NEE
. ing unanimously decided to, send
. telegram to President Wilson, thank
ing him for sending the Root commits