The toiler. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1919-1922, 1921-06-25
Discussions Of New Problems.

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New problems Of the Communist In
appears second upon the
agenda of the Third Congress. The
and 'rightists' in the
Two and Half and in the Second
International claim that capitalism
will peacefully "reYive', will regain its |
balance, will soon enter new era
of economic development. Hoping for
and believing in > readjustment of
capitalism and a period of good
times" for the proletariat, they, byI
this very illusion, become reactionary
The Third Congress intends to enter
a deep study Of tie worldwide econ
omic situation in order to prove the
stupidity of all those who believe
that capitalism will recover from
the world war and enjoy period of
regeneration.
The experience of the Russian pro-
letariat on the eve Of the revolution,
as well as the experience of the work
ers in Germany and in other coun-
tries will be reviewed in order to
arrive at an understanding of the tao
tics of the Communist international
during the revolution and the transi-
tional period. "The Third Congress
must draw the most definite tactical
line for all Communist PARTIES" says
the circular. "It should be equally ad-
verse to sectarianism and the lure of
momentary success. 1t should aim to
bring the Communist Parties into
closest contact with the widest mass
es, but at the same time preserve
their uncompromising attitude to-
wards the bourgeois state and their
fidelity to revolutionary Marxism."
Two Red Internationals.
The question of the autonomy of
the Red Trade Union international
promises heated debates at the con-
gress. Shall there be two parallel or
ganizations, the Red Trade Union In
ternational and the Communist In
ternational, or shall there be only one
international, composed not only of
political parties 1t also of Red
Trade Unions which are in principle
with the Communist International,
making the Red Trade Union Inter-
national section of the Communist
International? This question has
agitated the parties in several coun-
tries. In Russia the question of trade
union autonomy was one of the prin-
cipal questions considered at the
Tenth Congress Of the party. The
Communist International advises tha.
all parties affiliated with the Com
munist International shall study this
question from all viewpoints so that
a correct decision may be arrived at
Party Organization and Discipline.
The construction of the Communist
International and of the parties ir
the various countries will receive at
tention. 1t is generally agreed by thC
parties affiliated that the principle
4 of Capitalization has to now been s
talking point; that the organization
machinery of the parties in their re
lation with each other and with thu
Communist International has not beer
perfected. What degree of autonomy
can be permitted the separate parties
and yet not violate that centraliza
tion necessary to the Communist In
ternational in its leadership of thu
international struggle of the rrole
tariat? It is claimed that in Western
Europe the parties are not yet partie,
of action; that they are only sporadi
cally active as at election time ant
upon extraordinary occasions.
Communist groups in the industries
and trade unions are not as yet
permanent and definite institution il
, Western Europe, nor does the require,
discipline exist between such group
and the party executive. All this mus
be remedied, the circular states, an,
the Third Congress intends to under
take this task.
All parties and unions belonging Il
and wishing to belong to the Com
munist International are called upol
to discuss in the press and at meet
] ings these questions. The executiv
, Of the Communist International ask
that delegates to the Third Congress
| be as numerous as possible and tina
they be composed Of at least one thir
: Of the executives Of the parties an
, two thirds from amongst the member
ship Of the larger local organizs
tions, more connected with the labor
}, ing masses. This last request is cor
: sidersd of special Importance. A
9 parties and unions sending delegate
$ are asked to submit written detaile
: reports Of the work done during II
J, year past.
+ The Internationals Development.
d The Communist International HI
d passed thru three stages. Prior to u
u First Congress preparatory stas