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The New York herald., 1920-12-26

represented gains FOR both extremes, for re-
action and for revolution, but on the whole
Germany has set to work with increasing
unanimity and the dangers of a return of the
Kaiser gang" or of the arrival Of a Bolshe-
visit upheaval seem both far more remote
than they were a year ago. Also, in some
measure Germany has disarmed and while
following the Frankfort occupation and the
Spa conference she has complied with coal
contracts imposed upon her by her con-
querors.
Yet the great question of reparations
mains unsettled and there is no present hope
of final regulation. France will not consent
to such reductions in the total as British
finance regards as inevitable, much less the
reductions which, Germany not alone de-
mands but expects. She In British
policy sacrifice of French rights to British
interests. She regards the Treaty of Yer
sailles as an exact contract, to the letter OF
which she clings.
Russia and Germany Still
Danger Points to the Whole World
1t lies within French power to ruin Ger
many if she does not meet French demands.
although this policy, if applied, destroys all
hope of French remuneration But Ger
many, filled with hope, because of British
divergence from French views, continues to
invite the French stroke by manifeSting in
transigeance in all directions.
If the German situation remains unsettled
what shall one say of the Russian? The
armistice of Riga fixed frontier between
Red Russia and Poland, but only tempo
rarily. The final decisions from the later
Riga conference have not been reached.
Meantime between the Poles and the Lithu-
anians there has broken out~a quarrel, eagerly
encouraged by Russians and Germans alike
which threatens to produce new Baltic
disturbance while there always remains the
possibility that, having defeated and de-
stroyed Wrangel the Reds will return to the
Polish charge.
In defeating Wrangel the Bolshevists have
Enthusiastically destroyed the last considerable
effort of the older regime, of the monarchist
and the liberal democratic elements in the
empire to regain control The Crimean cam
paign recalls the Vendean in the French
Revolution in all essential details. After
Kolchak, Denilline and Yudenitch, Wrangel
has failed and his failure will almost GER
tainly discourage European nations from
lending support to any similar venture.
without such assistance no fresh venture
seems possible
To-day three years after the treaty of
Brest- -Litovsk the Bolshevist regime not
only seems more completely in the saddle
than ever but also henceforth withou.
menace from the outside. In a word, the
Russian revolution, like the French, has
maintained itself at home against foreign
and domestic attacks alike and has reached
that dangerous point where it may overflow
its frontiers without risking rebellion at
home.
The New York herald., 1920-12-26
labor Drives for Political Power as Boshevism Dies

to be noted that the agreements of Riga and
Rapallo, the most important since Paris. be-
yo2d all question, both occur without any
contribution of the League of Nations, which
has remained powerless in both instances.
Apart from Baltic and Adriatic agreements
there have been a very considerable numbe-
of varied Importance. By plebiscite provided
for in the Treaty of Versailles, Belgium has
acquired permanent title to the small dis
tricts of Eupon and Malmedy, east of Liegc
and covering her own frontier although Ger-
many still contests the decision. Denmark
has similarly acquired title to the district
of northern Schleswig while Germany has
retained the other two plebiscite areas. In
East Prussia two plebiscites have gone IN
favor of Germany and she retains the Allen
stein and Marienwerder areas. With the
single exception of the Upper Silesia area, al
Of the immediate issues of this sort are now
closed, although there remains the ultimata
plebiscite in the Sarre Basin thirteen years
hence
In the old Hapsburg territories the inhab
itants of Klagenfurt have voted against
union with Jugo-Slavia and remain Aus
trians, while the Council of Ambassadors has
solved the Teschen dispute by cutting tn
contested area in half giving the eastern
fraction to Poland and the western to
Czecho- -Slovakia. thus displeasing both, but
temporarily disposing of the matter Two
other disputed areas have been alocated 10
the same States in a similar fashion.
The New York herald., 1920-12-26
France and the United States
Only Nations That Escaped

From this general drift toward the Left
only two nations have escaped. France and
the United States both of which. super
ticialiy at least. seem in full reaction In the
United States the recent election has re-
turned TO power that political party whose
traditions are most conservative and whose
present leadership is faithful to those tradi.
tons. In France the war has placed in
supreme political control that peasant ma
iorfty of the population which is the most
conservative element in the nation, while
French foreign and domestic policy alike
The New York herald., 1920-12-26

rest upon the determination to acquire
curity and obtain reparation on the German
side
To sum up. then. the past year has seen
the passing of the Russian menace; the
workers themselves have perceived the
dangers to them of any such anarchy as
Lenine and Trotzky have created in Russia;
they have turned away from the extreme
methods; the whole they have sur
rendered some fraction of their earlier pur-
pose to seize and maintain power by vio-
lence But by contrast they have not sur
rendered their determination to possess po-
litical and economic mastery and except in
the United States and France, the class war
fare has entered new stage, less violent
but not less acute, the end of which is far
from clear.
Passing now from the general to the
specific what have been the more conspicu-
events of the year? Above all else one
must note the decline of the authority and
the influence of that coalition which wrested
the victory from Germany and expressed its
victory in the various documents which were
uttered at the Paris conference. In this de-
cline many factors are discoverable; among
them are the failure of the League of Ma
tons to function, the ever widening breach
between France and Great Britain, the con-
tinued refusal of the United States to share
in European responsibilities and the pro-
iOngatlon OF tne Russian SITUATION.
Polish War Fatal Blow
To League of Nations Prestige
Dealing with these circumstances in their
order, 1T is plain that the failure of the
League of Nations to prevent the Russo
Polish War was fatal blow to it's prestige.
Here was a struggle which before the World
War might have been reckoned the most
considerable conflict since the Napoleonic
upheaval Poland was member of the
league. She was therefore entitled to mill
tary support of the league Despite all base
less allegations of the hour, she was not con
Quoting an imperialistic enterprise, but act
ing in strict accordance with that mission
confided to her by the western nations at
Paris. To be sure western policy had
changed, but Poland remained the victim of
that policy, and having been forbidden by
Paris to make peace with Russia. sought to
forestall a Russian blow by a spring often
sive.
Yet when Polish armies were defeated not
only did the league fail to function, but
Great Britain. across the PROSTATE form OF
Poland, made advances to Lenine and
Trotzky and only the Intervention of French
leadership saved Poland from determination.
Poland was saved. but not through the aid
of the league. A great war was ended, not by
the intervention of the League OF Nations
but by victory on the battlefield and the
armistice of Riga. 1t represented crown
ing humiliation, a final exposure of the weak
ness of the league both In preventing war
and in interrupting a war brought despite
it's efforts.
The New York herald., 1920-12-26
Rumania Gets 100000
Citizen in Bessarabia

Looking to the Balkans, the Allies, the
United States excepted, have recognized the
Rumanian claim to Bessaraba, which adds
100000 to the population of this country
and makes it a considerable Power, ranking
above Italy in area and after Spain in popu
lation and certain at no distant date to rams
after Poland as the second of the lesser
Powers in Europe. The same authorities
have recognized Greek claims to all OF
Thrace right up to the famous old Chatalja
lines, reached by the Bulgars in the first
Balkan war. Greek right to occupy Smyrna
for a later plebiscite, but the return of Con-
Greek gains, and Bulgaria once more hopes
to reoccupy Adrianople and to obtain
facade upon the Aegean.
In sum, then, the past year has seen
long forward step in the completing of the
new map of Europe. On the Baltic the
frontiers between Russia and the new States
Of Finland Latvia, Esthonia and Lithuania
have been fixed and provided the Riga
agreement stands, all that remains to be
determined is the wilma dispute, which the
League of Nations is undertaking to regu-
late by plebiscite. Polish political control of
Danzig has been promised, thus abolishins
all chance of a repetition of the grave in
justices which occurred at the moment when
the Red wave approached Warsaw. Indeed
allowance being made for the enormously
important decision as to Upper Silesia, the
Wilma dispute alone interrupts the compile
ton of the new map of Europe, hitherto
postponed by the existence of number OF
shaded areas marking districts still await
ing final disposition.
The New York herald., 1920-12-26
Carried Live Eagles

- URING a journey from Pekin to Kal-
gan. in China. some American en-
gineers were favored by most ex-
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10

agreement working between themselves than any labor organization ever had or ever will have. All of their prices are the same, their treatment of their cus- toners is the same, they feed the same amount of slate and rock to every ton of coal that IS sold, and should anyone of these members become refractory it would be hard matter for him to still continue to do business with the methods pursued by this closed shop combination of employers, and of course 1 suppose you folks have such com bination in your districts around here they are all over, and still they want to deny to the worker the same privi1- ege as they assume themselves.
 Even though the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration in Connec- ticut cannot act under the present law 1 have as an individual, endeavored many times to offer the services of the board to many i'll disputes in the past but all efforts to have cooperation ex- isting has failed, so that in conclusion 1 would say that when the public be- comes educated to demanding that all disputes be settled by common sense in order to keep peace in society, then and only then, will mediation be effectiye and as an American citizen 1 hope that we will soon be able to show the world that as enlightened people we can and will do these things"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10
INDUSTRIAL CONFERENCE REPORT FAILS ON MOST
 ESSENTIAL POINTS

The Presidents Industrial Conference public containing it's prescription for solution of dstra problems Following article written by Samuel Gompe President of the American Federation of Labor dis cussing that report
 By SAMUEL GOMPERS.
 have read the tentative report of the Industrial Com mission for opening declaration find nothing and little of interest.
 In the opening the forth he right relationship between employer employe be by the deberave of that tonhp But the fails to give definite recognition the application of this truth Both employers be organized in order become responsible parties system of mediation arbrationotherwise the arbitra ton tribunal must deal with individuals instead The principle of representation depends ZatiOn.
 The failure of the recognize definitely the representation fatal omission Certainly should reconsider this point in order make possible fdence and cooperation of which be pressed only through of their making
 Any plan to establish maintain anything like fair tons between workers and employers avoid compulsory features. The of America cit and that citizenship they free proposal for compulsory labor ereignty and citizenship.
 In order to promote constructive and changes that will eliminate of much industrial the information and assistance securing bettemen of working conditions That problem mately be worked by employers ernment should advise and assist.
 In should always be borne mind that social fabric Is based on mutualty and voluntary institutions
 It something yet fully understood how perfectly safe freedom s
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10
BOLSHEVISM THE
 WORKERS ENEMY
Automatically Enslaves the Men and ''Nationalizes Their
 Women.

Pity the country that allows Bolshev- ism to get the upper hand, says the Baltimore Trade Unionist
 Russia embraced 1t and was rent asunder, Germany listened to the doc trines of the Bolsheviki and from ad- vices received here, many sections of that country are in a state of turmoil. Now the Bolshevists have turned their eyes upon the United States. There IS no gainsaying the fact that they are working here to undermine the government. In every city and hamlet they are to be found at work. Like wood worms that attack sturdy oak, they are worming their way into the vlta's of the citadel that stands for free, dom of thought, ac' on and speech, the Government of the United States.
 One of the chief fields for their op- erations IS the organized labor move ment. There through the medium O. fiery speeches they infame the workers supposedly against their employers CTS of oratory loaded with discontent at the bulwarks of the Government.
 There is too much inhanmable and fiery oratory hurled at the workers. The sanest and most industrious men i'll its council are gradually. being dis placed by those who caf talk Ioudest and hottest. who will promise the most money for the least work, until labor is in danger of being swept from its moor ings into the malestrom of red radical ism.
 Workers should take heed of the plight of Russia. This country, once one of the richest in old Europe, has been virtually torn apart by Bolshev- ism. Rivers of blood have flowed through the streets from the bodies of those who stood opposed to the doc trines of Lenine and Trotsky. Murder and rapine were common occurrences. Banks were broken into and robbed Factories were razed to the ground by the torch. And all because the major ity of the masses became fired by the oratory of the Bolshevists
 The same is in store for any country that allows Bolshevism to raise its head. The homes of the workers are not sacred under Bolshevist regime The wives and sweethearts of the toil- CTS are doomed to be the playthings of these murderers and anarchists should they get the upper hand. For the Bol- sheviki has no time for the weak. In their strength they take everything and allow nothing to stand in the way of their goal.
 It is up to the workers to keep the sanctity of their home intact. It is up to them to step on every head that is upraised with cry in favor of the Bolhsevist movement in the same man. ner in which they would step upon the head of the most venomous snake.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10
December 18th; 1919. Statement by the Workers Dele gation-Ijevsk and Voldinska Factories.

This delegation, which arrived al London on December 9th, has by gen. eral consent of the workers of Ijevsk and Vodlnska factories, and by the reso- lutlon passed at the sitting of the Ural's Trade Unions on June. 18th the follow ing mission to perform: To inform the citizens of England concerning the present condition of Russia and the Russian working class We come forward as non-party rep resentatives of working men, and we do not wish to involve ourselves in English party politics. We turn to you i'll the first place as the representatives of a non-party Labour organization, and ask you to give us your co-operation Ill the fulfill ment of our mission
 We have up to now given no inter- view i'll the English press
 We wish to declare hereby that we are ready to answer all direct questions both in meetings and the press, and if necessary, to answer them before the Bureau of the International Federation of Trade Unions at Amsterdam.
 In submitting this statement we ap- peal in the name of Justice to Interna- tional Democracy.
 (Signed) YPOVALOW, (President, Vodkinska Union of Metal
 Workers.)
 STRUMELOV, (Member of Directorate of the Metal
 Workers Union, Perm.)
 JANDARMOV, (Vice-President, Federated Trades . Union of Urals.)
 MENSHEKOV, (Menber of Executive Committee,
 Ijevski Union of Organization.) Supplementary Statement by Delegate from the Vodhnska Workers:
 The causes of the rising against the Soviet rule by Ijevska and Vodinska
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10
CUMMINS BILL ABSURDITIES

No. IA provision to up not less than twenty more than thirty-fve, competing railway systems!
 No. "A provision make railroad profits 515 per the aggregate property value of the roads, despite speculative features of property values and their absolute of stability!
 No. 3The notorious antistrike provision which fine put them in jail for srkng spite of the stitutonal provision forbidding involuntary
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10
BARRIERS WIN STRIKE.

Spokane, Jan. 9.-Barbers have raised wages after short strike. The em- p1oyers believed they could enforce the non-union shop idea, which they form er1y referred to as the "open shop, '' but which they now call the Amer ican" plan.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10
Especial to The Connecticut Labor
 Press.)

Especial to The Connecticut Labor
 Press.)
 Washington, D. C., Jan. o.-Direct news from Russia in the form of an authentic statement from responsible trade uniofists has just reached Amer 1can Federation of Labor headquarters here, transmitted to Samuel Gompers from William A. Appleton, president of the International Federation of Trade Unions, London.
 The statement of the Russian trade unlon1sts was sumbitted to MT. Apple ton as president of the International Federation. The authors of the docu- ment represent the workers of two Russian factories which voluntarily raised two army divisions for purposes of defense against the Bolsheviki. These divisions are still in the field, engaged III aggressive operations
 The correspondence from Russia in cludes joint letter signed by four men and two individual statements which are supplementary to the joint letter. The correspondence follows: To W. A., Appleton,
 The President,
 International Federation of Trades
 UnionS
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10
GET EIGHT-HOUR DAY.

Springfield, Ill.,, Jan. o.-The eight hour day, wage increases and the right to bargain collectively have been se- cured by organized rubber tire workers affiliated with the A. F. of L.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10

Russian Trade Unionists Make This Declaration Before Inter national Federation of Trade Unions-Point to Desolation Wrought by Moscow Dictator ship and Explain the Causes for Enmity Toward Lenine Rule. Armed Mercenaries Maintain Peace.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10
WIN UNION SHOP.

Fort Scott, Kan, Jan. 9.-Brick and clay workers in this city have secured recognition of their organization and the union shop.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10
WANT $1.25 AN HOUR.

Cleveland, Jan. 9-Plasterers' union No. 80 has prepared a new wage scale, effective May 1, which raises rates from $1 an hour to SIPS.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10
CIGAR MAKERS GAIN.

Jacksonville, Ill.,, Jan. o.-Cigar makers have advanced rates $1 per 1000. A similar advance was made several months ago.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10
CLERKS REDUCE HOURS.

Columbus, Miss, Jan. 9.-Through organization retail clerks have reduced their work week three hours.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10
BOOKBINDERS UNITE,

Indianapolis, Jan. 9-Oficers of the International Brotherhod of Bookbind- CTS report good standing membership of 21, ,53o on December 10 last
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10
Here's Complete and Amazing
 Truth About the Cummins Bill

Hopeless Ignorance Provides for Twenty More Com peting Systems Special Raid Treasury-Aso Would Make a Gamble by Fixing Them Basis of Property Value, Which Shifts ConstantyAdded All This Is the Famous AntStrke Provision.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10

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The Connecticut labor press., 1920-01-10
Bv CHARLES EDWARD RUSSELL.

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Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Primary Election at Hand.

Next Monday, June 21st, is the date
Of the Maine primary election, to seleet
candidates OF the several parties for
the state election in September. The di-
rect primary system, while it seems at
present to be well established, does not
escape criticism and even opposition.
One of the best-founded criticisms OF II
is that only comparatively small num-
Der of the voters participate in it and as
sist in the selection OF candidates. The
same criticism, however, applies to the
caucus system as il was operated in this
state for many years, and indeed, to ev-
cry phase of political activity which is
open to the participation OF the voters,
from the especial town meeting" up.
This year there are 8 number OF con-
tests in the primaries, which may create
more than the ordinary interest, and
tend to get out larger vote than usual.
The contest of most general interest is
that for the Republican nomination for
governor, for which there are three can
didates, who are making an active cam
paigp. besides Governor Milliken, who Is
making no campaign, but his name is on
the ballot and be will receive the votes
OF his friends. There are also some con-
tests for the lesser positions. Taken all
together, these should stimulate interest
enough to get out respectable vote.
Hours for the primary election are
from u o'clock noon to 9 at night. The
ballot is free from the complexity or
diversity Of the September election bal
lot, a cross being required in the square
opposite each name voted for, and there
being no other way Of expressing the
voters choice.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Hebron.

Frank Moody recently sold fine two
new home in Warren by auto.
Mrs. Mathews, who has been In Nor
way with her mother for q short time
has returned home, and her sister, Miss
Ruth Smith, Is with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Keene and baby,
Miss Florence Allen, Clarence Keene and
Raymond Keene have been In Houghton
for few days fishing.
Mrs. Harry Bartlett and little Otis OF
Berlin, N. H., are guests OF Prof. and
Mrs. Field. Mr.. Bartlett will join them
later.
We neglected to give the name in last
weeks item of the uncle, who graduated
from Waterville with Geo. Dana Board
man, which was Ephraim Trip. The
name OF the missionsry's mother was
Sally, not Polly.
Rev. Mr.. Kingsley attended the meet
ing of the Baptist Association at Paris
this week.
DR.. and Mrs. Sargent were at Lewiston
Tuesday.
A letter from Mrs. w. A. Bartlett re-
ports Mr.. Bartlett as very weak, not
gaining at all.
Mrs. A. G. Bowman continues about
the same.
Z. NJ. Glover has sold the "Whitney
House" to 81. N. Leavitt, who Is now
moving in. Their sons wife and baby
are with them at present.
The ball game with Westbrook for
June 5th was called of on account of
the rain.