The daily worker., 1924-05-03


ed to question the strength of the Sow
let Government, which he left as a
heritage to the Russian people people
and the world
EASTERN PEOPLE MOURN LOSS.
Lenin has given much of his atten-
ton to the problems of the East. His
work in behalf of the national minori-
ties within the confines of the Sow
let Union has become known among
the people of Asia. His death was
received with genuine sorrow by the
millions who considered him the
emancipation of subject peoples.
In India the nationalist press called
attention to Lenin's services in the
interest of the Eastern peoples. The
Bombay Chronicle remarked that
"Lenin's name will live longer than
the names of his opponents"
The entire PERSIAN cabinet at
tended the memorial services held at
the Russian embassy in Tekeran.
There was also present a large dele
CATION representing different Persian
organizations. The Mesopotamian
leader, Halesi, turning to Lenin's por-
trait during his address remarked:
"The East which you have awakened
is ready for the final struggle. 1t is
only waiting for the proper moment
to bring about the dream of your life
the unification of all Eastern peo-
. Nles; the establishment of the right
il self determination for ali peoples,
10 matter how small they may be-
The Turkish National Assembly at
Angora devoted a special session to a
review of Lenin's life and work. When
a Deputy referred to Lenin as the
leader of the Russian revolution, 9TH
er deputies suggested the term of
leader of the world revolution"
which the speaker accepted as a cor
rection. Lenin's aid and encourage
ment to the Turkish people in their
struggle for national independence
was particularly lauded by the differ
ent speakers. The Turkish press de-
voted much space to Lenin. The "Eni-
gun" wrote that the death of Lenin
was not only loss to Russia, but
also to Turkey. The "Ikdam" declar-
ed Lenin one of the greatest men of
the world. MARX was for Lenin what
the Koran is to the orthodox believ-
ers," opined this journal
The KOREAN Assembly Of Peoples
Representative adopted a resolution
expressing "its great sorrow on the
death of the world leader Lenin. The
Korean people, like other subject peo-
pies, lost in him their staunchest de-
fender. We are certain that the work
of the emancipation of mankind which
Lenin began will be carried to sue
cessful conclusion.
The MoNGoLIAN foreign minister
who is also Chairman of the Peoples
Party, wrote: "the death of Lenin is
not only a heavy loss to the working
masses, but also to the small nations
I of the world.
THE CHINESE DEEPLY MOVED.
Public memorial meetings were
held in CHINA. Representatives of
the various political parties and pub
lie groups visited the Russian pleni-
potentiary Karachan to express their
condolences. The Chinese press com
mented profusely upon Lenin's life
and work. The "Tchen-Pao" wrote:
"Lenin is dead, but his soul lives in
the Soviet order. The whole world is
shocked by his death, but none are as
grief-stricken as the weak and subject
peoples. Our only hope and solace
is that the subject peoples will fol-
low in Lenin's footsteps and will con-
tinue the struggle for their liberia
ton. The "Tchen-Ben wrote: "Peo-
pies call many heroes, but really, few
deserve that appelation. Lenin was
the hero who enjoyed universal love.
Lenin was the bright star Of humani-