The Washington herald., 1921-08-07

wealth. ana industry, coionzcu Dy Gcruiah ioik nar
thousand years ago, never part OF Poland, never
claimed by Poland until the peace conference less
than three years ago. and with mixed population
speaking special dialect which IS more Polish
than German. ...
Korfanty and his bands are insurgents and not
local inhabitants, demanding self-government II
seems clear. therefore. that the French demands in
behalf of Poland not in accordance with nterna-
tionaI justice but are based a policy OF senterest
and self-defense which might be justified in ex-
pedency for the peace of the world. But it Is the
conviction OF most English people that the fulfllment
OF this policy would make for future and would
quite destroy all chances OF system of gradual
disarmament which most of us hope may follow the
Washington conference ~.
France and England will continually compromise
on their points OF difference, but there will be ncreas
ing evaporation which is already divorcing the public
opinion of both countries. unless the French minores,
who eye to eye with us, prevail, or what Is
possible, unless the French people, who, a whole.
antmiltarist in instinct and only supporting
the present policy for the sake of national security,
realize the appalling danger to their future if they
arc isolated .S... Co..
'' Demobilize Russians
is necessary to assure the French people of safe
ty by other means than by breaking up Ger
many, and that may be done, think by de-
mobiizing Russia, without whose military support
Germany would be impotent in a of revenge.
Out Of the enormous tragedy OF the Russian fam
inc that good at least may come for the evil of Boil
shevism and its tyranny may be oyerthrown not by
armed force but by world charity.
80 This famine in Russia which is menacng millions
of poor peasants is supreme test of charity and
If all nations will follow the quick lead given by the
United States in Secretary Hooves offer the Russian
Red armies will be disarmed more easily than by
corrupt revolutionary generals seeking replace the
new tyranny by the old despotism.
1t is time for a truce In Russia well in Ire
land and the spirit of Christian charity applied to
political affairs will destroy the philosophy of force
and ordeal by battle 1t is after all, the strongest
weapon in the world, though least used by those who
profess its faith.
In Great Britain public opinion is set fair for
peace at home and abroad and there will be toll
Grafton Of any renewal of armed strife in Ireland 1t
is probable that the present government will post
after the Washington conference, but meanwhile all
sides are preparing for the next general election
which may suddenly be sprung upon them.
II is certain that the present coalition will be
broken into many groups and attempts are now being
made in secret conclaves of Liberals to strengthen
the opposition by uniting all the moderate liberal
thought under the leadership Of Vscount Gray in
succession to Herbert Asquith, who has disappointed
his supporters.
Viscount Gray undoubtedly would gain great
following in spite of his long. sphinxbke silence be-
cause int the pubic imagination he still holds ,is
niaee az a noble ideatistic figure with world peace