Evening star., 1924-10-18
TRAIL OF "REDS' In AMERICA
Commonly Accepted Type of Bewhiskered Russian
Bomb Carrier Far From Correct Picture of
Leaders of Communism.

stirring up such discomfort that revo-
luton would result.
In order to spread more thoroughly
the doctrines of communism through
out the United States it was decided
to obtain and send out over the coun-
try speakers who should preach the
gospel OF mass action by force and
who would engender among the
working classes the spirit of revolu-
tion Wh1ch, "on certain day."
should be crystallized into concerted
act1on-Which day, 1t was intended,
should mark the downfall Of the
United States Government
These questions were debated hotIy
FOR hours, but the arguments were
merely quibblings over certain details
of the procedure. When the program
had been decided on, they all stood.
grasping hands in comradely fashion.
while Stoklitzky expressed the feeling
of the entire group as they adjourned.
Gentlemen" said he. I'VE speak as
members of the Socialist party to
other SOCIALISTS, primarily in the in
terests of the party itself Those of
US who have organized this propa-
ganda league, in common with like
minded Socialists throughout the
country are imbued with thoughts
that socialism as it now functions
falls short of it's possibilities in Civ
ing leadership and unity to the revo-
lutionary elements of the United
States. And by fostering a truly
revolutionary movement in this coun-
try we hasten the coming of govern
ment by the -rightful owners-the
proletariat'
So saying, the meeting adjourned
And thus Communism was born in the
United States.
Chicago m "Red" HenduuarterA
Nor was this the last meeting held
in Chicago at which plans were per-
fected for strengthening the organ
ization of the Communists Chicago
developed rapidly into the headquar-
ters city for the radical movement
No city in the United States has a
more varied collection of radicals and
radical societies than Chicago. 1t is
here that all orders concerning spe-
cial or general movements Of Com
munists have their origin-received
direct from Moscow. 1t is here are
found the guiding geniuses of Com
munism who direct their activities all
over the country. 1t is here that all
propaganda originates, and it is here
that recruiting agents and leaders
make their way to meet lin conven-
tion," then to leave again for the sec
tfonS of the country assigned to them
for the spread of the revolutionary
doctrine.
Organizers. with Chicago as their
headquarters. have worked until the
ranks of Communism have swollen to
almost unbelievable numbers. Sew
eral secret conventions have been
held here, and there have been organized
complete underground connections
whereby activities and directions may
be transmitted without detection. All
these orders come from Chicago.
Schools of radicalism have been es-
tablished here which members are
compelled to attend, and 1t is here
that elaborate plans and minute in
structions, issued in Moscow. are re-
ceived at stated intervals and dis
patched with clocklike regularity to
! other headquarters.
How Dhcontent Is Spread.
| So skillfully have these instructions
| been carried out that at present
| throughout the country, in every sec
| tion, in every large city. in every
| state, will be found groups Of reds
| holding secret meetings at stated in
| tervals, following out instructions re-