Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-06-22
BY PRINCE G. LVOFF


Paris. june 1871 believe that the
situation in Russia is now rapidly
clearing and that the time is not far
distant when we Russians shall see
our vast country again at work,
helping in the reorganization of the
world Thousands of Russians ev
erywhere, exiles, as well as those at
hone, are bending all their en-
orgies to single end. without re-
gard for political creed. We all
re.tiiae, | think, that at time as
portontous as this. all haggling over
differences OF politics must cease if
We do not wish to obscure our aim.
1t is a time when the world needs
Russia and when Russia needs the
world
News which received from the
interior OF Russia is encouraging
Thinking men everywhere are do
ing their utmost In many cases,
no doubt, their zeal is a poor guide
for their efforts. but there is en-
couragement in the fact that at least
they all are trying for the achieve
ment OF the same ends. The re-
suit will surely be good.
My message to Americans at the
present moment is to urge them to
TO study Russia. to get better ac-
qnainted with it's possibilities, to
cherish the friendship which already
exists between the two peoples, to
continue the bonds of sympathy and
faith and good will. The friend
ship and kindly interest of America
is in itself great encouragement to
us May that friendship continue
and grow!
Then, when the time comes-as
come it will ere lons-we shall
CONT on America to help glorious
ly, as she has always helped those
who struggle valiantly for the
right The new Russia will need
reed great gifts of charity; it will
need the utmost credits of Ameri-
can banking groups: ii will need
American brains and energy and
organizing ability.
Meanwhile, if Americans will SET
their minds to an intensive study
OF Russian problems and Russian
psychology, we shall be able III the
future to avoid much waste motion
much loss of time and effort.
The whole world is convalescing
from long Illness, and each ma
tionality feels the weakness of the
long struggle. We must all put our
shoulders to the wheel if we wish
a speedy and thorough recovery.
TO move that wheel will require
enormous effort. and the help that
Russia can give is no small item
Study the Russian character. and
He has his faults. but he has great
virtues as vii. And they are the
faults and virtues of virile race
which seeks and is worthy of your
friendship and help
Our relief organization is con-
tinualion of Il movement started
early in the war to aid our soldiers.
THIS organization now embraces all
the eaders among the two millions
/, Russian refugees who are scattered
throughout Europe. We do not con
cern ourselves with politics. for we
are composed OF men of all parties
and all schools of political thought
Our committee is composed of thirty
members. half of them living in
Paris. the rest in London and in
the Balkans. They include Consti-
tutional Democrats, Social Revol-
fionaries. Socialist Populists, Men
sheyiks and many other groups. We
are Joined together with one thought
Ito help Russia through the pre-
serving and succoring of the miser-
able enligrants who are now scatter
ed throughout Europe.
We have been watching events in
Petrosrad and have been hoping that
some opportunity would come that
would enable us to help the thou
sands that are suffering from hunger
and disease and privation there.
Our resources are limited, but we
are ready to go with help andI
counsel wherever we can do good
and whenever the necessity arises.
No ono can predict when that wild