South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-05

OF Baptists- In the eyes OF these
people God created the land for
them and the landlords are looked
upon as usurpers and not owners
IL has always been the desire OF the
people OF Russia 10 own their farm
lands but their efforts 10 do so have
always been defeated. The car
erected churches. saloons and places
OF torture for the people and with
his abdication the people saw tn, r
opportunity 10 gain the goal they
have so long sought.
The first government established
was a peasant government which Of
fered the land 10 the people pro-
vided they pay for It. This, because
Of the poverty in which the peasant
has always been compelled to live,
was impossible and the government
overthrown. This government was
followed by Kerensl<y. who was a
remarkably good man but not re-
markably brilliant. But Kerensky
was between two fires. the landlords
who supported the government fl
nancially and the peasants who de-
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lords. the peasants turned against
Kerensky and his government. At
this time. Nov Z. 1917. bolshevism
made its appearance, headed by Le-
nine. who was very unpopular. but
the people accepted il out of sheer
desperation.
Compulsory Service.
ITO turn to the soldiers, service
in the army was compulsory under
the car. and the caste system which
developed between the men and Of
ficers was very bad. The soldiers
were paid from IS TO 30 cents
month. which did not cover their
expenses of living. The officers were
hated by the men and in peace times
there was always a rebellion in the
army At one time war was declared,
the entire army was not properly
fed. clothed or equipped. only one
rifle was available for every three
soldiers and as the army increased
i'm size only one rifle was available
for every II men.
IF the Russian army had been
properly equipped they could have
easily overcome Germany and Aus
tria. But Germany knew the stu
alton and had a number OF the army
officials in her pay.
VIII Strengthen BOlsheviki.
For the allies TO go against the
3olshevik will only be TO strengthen
il. If Italy sends an army into Rus
STA it will not last four weeks, and
if France attempted the same 1 give
her Just three months. The people
Of Europe are exhausted and an
other war would mean revolutions
throughout the entire world The
Russian revolution was the greatest
event in modern history. as it meant
the downfall Of aristocracy."
OpIe Reed Speaks.
Opie Reed, prominent newspaper
man and humorist. gave a short talk
on the development of will power.
in opening his talk. Mr. Reed said,
"Humor without thought behind it
is slap stock" He then told OF how
a grain Of sand might change the
course OF a mighty river and how the
same applied 10 human life. He cited
several instances during his news
paper career, one being how he Sc
cured an interview with Gen. Grant
who refused TO see any newspaper
men. Mr.. Reed dwelt very strongly
upon the fact that the mind can be
developed the same as the muscles
of the body and that one should
choose some goal and work towards
II.
pfst,ou 7 II White acted as toast
master. Messick's orchestra furnish
ed the music during the dinner,
which was held in the Rotary room.