Republican farmer., 1919-05-09

pr. STnykowSki tod in an interview today of present existing conditions in Poland. of what the people in that country are striving for, and of the very bright future that is in store for that unfortunate little country, which 1t seems, has suffered more during this war than any other country on the other side of the continent.
 Barren and desolate, stripped or every civilized commodity in food, clothing, metal, and occupation, the country Is now reouperatIng from it's share of sorrow inflicted during the war. Hoyered over by Bolshevisrn On cne side and Pr-Issi anisIn on the ther the I,ecpte hope that Dantzig, te only Do1t, will be given them, as |. result os tne Peace Conference, so that they may open direct communi- cation with the United States and inn port all necessities for the re-estab- l1shment ot q. new country
 All reports of pogroms in Poland are denied by Dr. 5uykowski and he said that during his seven weeks stay in that country he witnessed only two arrests when men were taken over by the law for serious offences Pad erevski is greatly admired by the people and he has proven himself a great leader and statesman, he re- ports. The Diet, or cabinet, is com posed of various parties, the National Democratic party leading. There are about BPS members in all in the Diet, of which the Democratic party has 1oS. The Jewish people are repre- seuted by 10 members, six of which stand for the Free Alliance of Jews, two for the Jewish Peoples party, one for the Socialist sparty. and two for the Constitutional party.
 There are also two German mem bers in the cabinet. Election of the Diet took place in January and the first meeting was held in February J, Tramp czynski is the president and spsaIer of the house. The Diet is working for a constitution for the new government, which will in all probabilities be on the same phase as the constitutio of the United States Although there are some people who desire that the government shall be like the one in France with the Par liament elecdng the president the majority are in favor for the one like in this country.
 Peace and quietude reign over the country, is Dr. Smykowskfs report and he tells that Bolshevism is dyins out everywhere on the other side O the continent In some parts O Poland there is a great deal of prof iteering going on which has caused some trouble, but the new govern naent officials deal accordingly witt persons engaging in such busi ness.
 Of the country in general, Dr Snlylowski, has brought back a re rnarka ble story. He has visited tn various institutions where orphan are kept. In one such institution 1I,f ar1crf rfF1cr ages from one to IS and 16. It take great deal for their maintenance but there is no clothing, food or any thing else to buy in that country Shoes cost Q s much as $6O and S7O pair because there is great scare fty of leather Since the average per son in Roland now earns about tha much money Il month, it can eaSli be seen that shoes are great lux ury They solve the problem wearing wooden shoes, as people us ed to in the ancient times. Liner bed sheets, shi-,s, gowns for tn rsurees, soap. coal, wood, medicines food and other articles are extinct.
 Since the people have funds wit which to buy these things, Dr. Smy kowski stated that it would be a mos splendid opportunity for the Unite States to set her factories busy SUI plying Poland with these neceSSlHe The sentiment for this country is Ver great and everywhere the people o' clare their admiration for Preslder wilson and the American people.
 Fully 15o,O00 cases of fever hay been reported during the last week March in Poland and the sickness
 spreading rapidly. killing people ever day by the thousands. Wherever or tarns, he sees procession of funel