The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-07-09

- how the American press, with ltS stories OF Ser-
Observation-Disclosures lies, for the most -
whipped the spark of public opinion into roaring
flame with but idea-to crush that terrible
monster beyond the seas and make the world "safe
for democracy"
Now we see the British press casting about with
its long talons and preparing the minds of British
subjects for war on the U. S. s. R.
We see the press of England swinging public
opinion into accord with the ideas of certain few
individuals whose and only object is to quash
the proletaran movement within their domain. They
dare not proceed alone. The opinion of the public
is too powerful a factor to be ignored
Under the title 'Nicholas II of Russia" by C,
Hagberg Wright, have the Quarterly Review of
London, for the quarter ending April 1927, praisng
the late sar of Russia, and creating the impression
that more righteous and noble ruler held
power in any country.
The somewhat lengthy articles comes to a con-
clusion in this manner:
Late one evening the president of the Soviet
came up to his followed by Red guards. He
warned them that it time to leave the APP
preaching "Whites' made it necessary. The whole
family and the very few servants accompanying
them dressed and descended the stairs of the
little house. The terrible tragedy that followed has
left it's lasting stain humanity"
The subtle manner in which public opinion is
being poisoned against the Soviet Union would pass
undecided unless one the lookout for it.
Now we have The English Review QLondon) for
May tossing additional fuel to the flames without
making any bones about it. under the title Socialist
Songs-a Twenty Year Anthology" by J. R. Raynes:
"Song makes a peculiar appeal to the emotions,
and many causes have been carried the ,inspira
ton of song. Accepting general principle without
developing illustrations at too great length want
to remind readers of the English Review that his
tory and song moving together in these postwar
days and to demonstrate that the songs which as
sisted Lenn and Trotsky in the Russian Revolution
are being used sedulously in this country with
similar object
This is fair warning to the individual who hopes
that the white and blue on the Union Jack may
never change into red. There is already too much
red on the British flag as it is He is therefore
cautioned against giving tune to any song but that
which is in praise of his flag and the land over
which it waves
Mr. Raynes does not forget to take a healthy kick
at "The Red Flag-but the first favorite in todays
collection is that mournful dirge of Jim ConnePs,
''The Red Flag"
'Where all the dreadful things recounted in those
neurotic verses occurred, when, if ever, l have
not discovered, but 1 have found positive evidence
that the red flag of Communism has inspired the
slaughter of thousands of untried and unoffensive
persons who were not identified with the proletarian
mob. Other favorites reveal a similar relish for
the morbid expression of grief and oppression"
This leads the reader to believe that the prole
tartan cause is unworthy one The opinion natur-
ally forms that hundreds of innocent persons are in
tentionay slaughtered in every clash for the proe-
tartan cause. But let bring Mr.. Raynes article
to an end 1t is only necessary in conclu-
sion to emphasize the militant note of open chal-
lenge to society which is being sounded under the
inspiration of Moscow. This is the "Song of the
Red Army"
"Songs like these being used to stimulate
workers defense corps in this country, to provoke
direct action for political purposes, to spread dis
affection in the Dominions and to create a violent
upheaval in India What is to be done with such
disease in the body polite? 1t calls for prompt
operation and dalliance involves the danger of more
serious consequences. There is no obscurity about
their intentions. Should there be any hesitation
about the reply?"
Now the reader has been thoroughly warned. His
mind is prepared for almost any course of action
that may be taken by the officials of the govern
ment
But this is not ALL The Contemporary Review
Uondon) for June does a little stirring among
glowing Goals Of public opinion, with article by
Dorthea Hose entitled "Moukden to Moscow
'Moukden" incidentally being the British manner of
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