The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-12-10
BY A. sEAFARER.

IOTHER narratives have been penned
~ under this heading, but l offer no
excuse for the repetition. In writing
this humble account of life here as l
have seen 1t l am merely trying to
make amends in small way to the
people of Russia for the numerous
false accounts which have been broad
cast to all English-speaking people re-
garding domestic affairs under Soviet
rule. With but few comments, l shall
proceed to relate those experiences
which led me to alter my opinion con-
corning the outcome of socialism.
Being but seafarer, and not scribe,
my readers must be prepared to bear
with patience my lack of style.
$3.50 Visits Theodosia.
On looking at the map of Russia
you will observe that the peninsula Of
Chimea lies on the northern boundary
of the Black Sea. About three-quar-
tiers of the way along the southern
coast of Ohimea towards the sea Of
Asof Theodosia is situated. A mere
glance will indicate to the casual OBJ
server that it is possible seaside
resort. ~Altho Theodosia is the only
town in Russia which l have had the
pleasure of visiting, yet, since / have
there met and conversed with quite a
number of people from Moscow and
Leningrad, the unbiased reader will
agree that l am justified in heading
these lines visit to Soviet Russia.
Given Entertainment.
On our first evening in port some
members of our crew were met by a
gentleman who surprised them by his
air of hailfellow-well-met. He con-
Quoted them to little park where
some of the inhabitants had collected
to enjoy selections from Cavallieria
Rusticana rendered by an excellently-
trained band.
Having enjoyed the intermezzo, rem
dered "a la belle etoile," their escort
whom shall call the Theodosian, con-
Quoted them to cinema, where they
being workers-were admitted free
of charge. The necessary translations
We're made by their new-found friend.
Workers on Holidays.
Next morning the Theodosian came
aboard and invited all, officers and
men, to a concert, which was being
held in palatial building where a
number of people from Moscow were
spending their annual holiday. All
Russian workers are given an annual
holiday free of expense, ranging from
two weeks to month, according to
individual requirements. The period
Of the holiday is regulated by the med
ical officer in charge Of each holiday
camp. Those castles which were for
merly occupledsby the wealthy people
Of Russia are maintained by the pro-
ceeds Of Russian industries for the use
Of the Russian people. How ideal. l
cannot refrain from reminding the
reader that similar resources are
squandered at Cannes, the Riviera and
Monte Carlo, which could be utilized
by the British government for the
benefit OF the British people.
Made TO Feel at Home.
The concert was most enjoyable.
We were received at the castle by the
holiday workers, and such a recepl
ton! One would think we were long
lost friends, we were made so well
come. Our friend. the Theodosian. by
a judicious arrangement Of seats, made
II possible for US to converse with our
neighbors. Those who spoke French
or German were seated amongst cor.
responding ''savants" The others
were supplied with interpreters. We
had few introductions to the foot
lights and--we did our best. what
impressed me most OF all was the
evident happiness expressed by every