Evening star., 1920-03-28
if indeed it's political precepts were
not implanted in all other countries.

Dream OF the Junkers.
1t is an established fact that the
German Junkers. monarchists or
what-not. have dreamed of rehabili-
tating the German empire on a help
less Russia, but a Russia which would
make Germany economically independ-
ent of the remainder of the world. An
alliance which for military reasons
could likewise completely dictate to
the remainder of Europe also has been
dreamed of. Won der Goltz's escapade
in the Baltic provinces was but a
prearranged move on the part of the
monarchists to create an integral unit
for monarchial forces and at the
same time take the first step toward
the immediate winning of Russia.
German agents have percolated
through Russia and advertised that
tion with the Germans. The Rus
slams. in view of allied resistance. are
beginning to believe this. Such ex-
pert advisers as Germany has sent
into Russia have been ably fortified
by the activities of the tens of thou
have remained in Russia and who are
beginning to make themselves felt
in business and industrial endeavor.
Even should Germany resist soviet
lZation there is every reason to be-
lieve that any other German govern
the soviet regime in Russia with the
hope of realizing desired ends. In
such case. however. it might be ex-
pected that such relationships would
be chung to by soviet leaders in Mos
COW only with the hope of intrench-
ing themselves within Russia through
economic and industrial advancement.
1t is almost needless to say they
would look toward the betrayal of
their aids for the establishment of
soviet rule in Germany.
Fear n Strong Poland.
All Germans and all Russians of
whatever political creed or belief are
thoroughly aware of one fact-a 60
ing Poland. one we'll organized and
established along the lines the allies
have mapped out. will forever be
hindrance to unobstructed co-opera-
tion between the two.
Poles distrust the Germans. A vast
section of the Polish population today
has had a taste of bitter oppression
under Germanic and Austrian rule.
The Poles. eager for complete re-
alization of their almost age-old as
p1ration to complete independence.
distrust Russian plans affecting them,
and naturally will resist any alliances
with the Russians which may in the
least be subject to suspicion. Poland
is surrounded by enemies. and these
rreachments. Poland today Is 4
friend OF the allies, ard will continue
SO II she is not completely made sub
servient to either Russia or Germany
through allied refusal or procrastina-
tion in lending financial. economic and
military support, which at this juno
ture alone will insure Polands fu-
ture.
Poland at the moment is courageous,
she is striving to effect her govern
mental organization along the best
possible lines. that she may move
swiftly in the handling of her null
internal and external prob
lens; she is taking the flower of her
manhood and using them in battle
against antagonistic peoples: she is
struggling for the lack of proper
funds to finance the great reconstruc-
tion processes SO necessary to her
economic and Industrial well being;
she is fighting plaques and disease on
every hand, because disorganized con-
ditions and long years of war have
left .pestilence in their wake. She is
doing everything within her power to
remain true to the trust the allies
have placed within her, but. barring
assistance of minor character, Po-
land has been left to fight her bat
alizing the advantage of a strong Po-
land. has helped some in mitigating
Poland's woes.
B0lshevflk Drive Started.
1t is but natural that at this mo-
ment the Russian bolshevik drive
against Poland should be ushered in.
The Russian bolSheviks by a success
full drive against Poland could today
accomplish two things, the sovietiza-
tion Of the Polish republic in it's in
fancy. and strengthen the hands Of
Oh yiCf in
within Germany
Poland's armies are fighting for al
lied principles and their country's
salvation. Bolshevik armies massed
against them have scored but minor
gains. but how long Poland in her
present condition can resist the flow
of the tides remains to be seen. 1t is
generally agreed among observers,
however. that the allies should move
swiftly In seeing that Poland has all
the sinews that are needed to save
Poland from the danger of the COM
bined bolshevist and German menace
Now is the time to fortify the hand
of Poland against certain future Ger
man attempts to undermine her. This
may prove comparatively easy task
under present conditions. A strong
Poland at the period Germany
energies from her present travail un-
doubtedly will be of great. advantage
mune from aggression. of either junker
or bolshevist character, but will prove
an effective barrier to unobstructed
communication between Russia and
Germany. This end undoubtedly would
make Poland a mere doormat for either
nation.
Friends advocating assistance for
the Poles at this critical hour point
out that a strong Poland. almost as
large as Germany from the stand:
point of territory and peoples. would
prove an effective umping-off place
for allied trade activities within
Russia, but, unless the allies have
this. hopes of early trade relations
with Russia will prove futile and all
allied plans Of Strengthening their in
fuence within Russia at this or later
date will be menaced.
Lenin is striking hard toward the
realization of all proletarian dreams.
The allies again are tarrying, when
by their combined action they might
forever frustrate this enemy OF civil
lization, and, at the same time, remain
true to the trust they imposed upon
themselves in the recreation Of Po-
land and giving of guarantees of
strong Polish state for the future.
The advantage today is with Lenin.
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