The daily worker., 1927-07-18

cles in Pravda emphasize the revoarA-
tionary character of the action of the
Vienna workers who went out on the
streets contrary to the decision of the
central committee Of the Austrian so
cial democratic party. Pravda cont4n-
uses to develop its analysis as follows:
While social democratic workers
were erecting barricadeS, the left
Otto Ecuor was striking parliaInen-
tary bargain with the reactioErary
Seipel regarding coalition cabinet.
Incte&G Of leading the revolutionary
movement Of the masses, social demo-
crLcy is behcGding it.
Corislists Shoot Workers.
The social democratic "Schutzbund"
or militia, is shooting workers.
The basig Of the Vienna events is
tho clars struggle which recently has
bccon:e more acute. The pressure of
European reaction gave fresh stimu-
lus to fascism in Austria where hatred
of fascism on the part Of the work I
ing class has been steadily growing.
Events in Vienna are also important
because of the '1eft" character Of Aus
trian Marxism, which has now been
tested actually by life, and in street
fights.
Workers Turn Left.
The result of the present events is
that the authority of Austrian social
democrscy among the masses will be
considerably weakened. 1t is most
important that Austrian workers
should not miss the opportune moment
end fail to develop their mass shock
actions. They should, by organizing
soviets, put forward the question of
power. The leadership of the Aus
trian social democracy is formidable
brake on the struggle of the workers.
Only by following Lenin's path can
the Austrian proletariat achieve VIC
tory.
VIENNA, July 17.-With the pub
lication of manifesto threatening
that the social democratic militia will
crush the revolutionary workers of
Vienna unless they confine themselves
to "a silent and dignified protest" the
social democrat leaders have openly
and definitely turned counter-revolu-
tionary and espoused the cause of the
Seipel government.
While the Seipel administration is
summoning regiments Of fascist
troops from the border, the social
democrats have issued an order de-
manding that there be mo demon
strations" and threatening "colli-
sion between the workmen and the
soldiers of the republican army"
The social democratic leaders head
ed by Karl Seitz are crarying on ne
gotiations with Chancellor Seipel.
The revolution, which is being fought
in the streets, is being led by active
Communists.
Police Are Ruthless.
The number of persons killed in the
street fighting already totals close to
300, it is estimated.
Vienna and outlying districts have
been placed under martial law in a
desperate attempt to crush the revolt
Of the workers. The police have been
instructed to ruthlessly crush further
disturbances" and to stop at nothing.
Workers Marching On Vienna.
Although Seipel has called in sew
eral fascist regiments, reports from
reliable sources state that several
regiments of troops have gone over to
the Vienna workers and that thou
sands of workers from cities and
towns near Vienna are marching into
the city to the aid of their comrades.
Call General Strike.
The general strike that is slated for
midnight will be completely effective,
it is predicted Workers have al
ready informed the S9ipel government
that no trains will be allowed to leave
the country. ..srl...
Many Republican Guards are said
to have denounced the betrayal Of the
social democratic leaders and to have
Joined the workers.
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