Evening star., 1946-10-06


OF its unification have been frustrated
by the refusal of Russia to join with
the United States IN the common ad-
ministration OF the separate zones OF
occupation. In the meantime, the infil-
tration OF Communists in the American
zone has caused us immense difficulties.
And now Japan has become the arena
for typical Communist intrigues that
threaten seriously to sabotage the
statesmanlike efforts Of Gen. Macarthur
to prepare the japanese for democratic
self lf-government.
Reports of increasing Communist
activities in Latin American countries
are very disquieting. It is not generally
known that the Third Internationale
held meeting in Mexico City in 194l
when it was decided that in spite OF
the fact that Stain and Hitler were
then at war, there was no reason why
the Nazis and Communists should not
unite to undermine the capitalistic
democracies of the Western Hemi-
sphere" Wherever these subversive
forces have gone there has been in
creased unrest, strikes and revolution.
The recent rapprochement between
Moscow and Argentina. who for so long
were bitterly hostile to each other, takes
on sinister significance.
This summary Of the. international
situation Is necessarily brief and In
complete, but it surely is sufficient to
explain the policy of the Soviet Union
in its discussions with its former Allies.
This policy is nothing less than to
dominate the world either by actual
conquests or by the subtle process Of
undermining the free democracies.
Objective Is Transparent.
The frequent verbal skirmishes of
the representatives of Moscow, their
adroit though specious arguments and
their obstructionist tactics should de-
lude nobody. Their objective k trans
parent, namely, to play for time in
which to consolidate. their amazing
gains in Europe and Asia. They have
not indicated any sincere desire for
the organization of peace on the basis
of respect for democratic institutions
or for mutual security.
These tactics worked to perfection
in the test case Of Azerbaijan. It Is time
Moscow desires in order to organize
the Balkan nations In one bloc and
to establish dominant position in the
Adriatic and the Mediterranean. It is
time the Soviet requires to communize
its zone Of occupation In Germany and
to inf1ltrate the other Allied zones of
occupation. The same is true of Poland,
hoslovakia, Austria, Hungary and
distant Korea. Iraq may come next and
the whole Middle East, including Pales-
tine, may be thrown into state Of
anarchy in which communism can best
flourish.
The situation In France where the
forces of communism and democracy
are struggling for supremacy is causing
great anxiety to the friends Of that
most unhappy nation and all who seek
to strengthen the United Nations.
This is not baseless or ungenerous
suspicion; it is the reasonable conclu-
sion to draw from Russian deeds and
frank avowals of undying enmity to
the world of capitalism. It is criminauy
inexcusable to withhold the truth any
longer either by diplomatic camouflage
or by wishful thinking. Whatever the
protestations or formal pledges of
Moscow the factual evidence is all
against these Communist crusaders.
Showdown Bound to Come.
A showdown in this irreconcilable
conflict is bound to come soon; it is
actually in the making and cannot be
delayed much longer. Appeasement will
not avail. Compromise can only serve
the tenacious purposes of the Kremlin
which skillfully practices the art Of
moving back In order to leap the
better (reculer pour mieux sauter)
Discussion, even If it ends in a show
of agreement, is futile and perilous
when 1t affords the delay needed by
the Soviet to consolidate its gains.
A showdown need not mean war, q
war so disastrous as to be desired by
no one but maniac. But it may mean
an unsettled state of affairs lasting
even years, when amicable and wise
international arrangements are un-
attainable. This will be a war of nerves,
q time to try mems souls"
The advantage of military power and
the possession of strategic positions is
mainly on the side Of Russia. It's in
creasing might and startling gains
suggest an irresistible glacier that slow
ly is crushing neighboring small nations
and striking terror In the hearts of
all who stand in the way. This glacial
action is powerfully supplemented by
the large army of technically trained
fifth columnists who are undermining
the democracies in many lands. Stain
is much cleverer than Hitler in the
art OF confusing and demoralizing the
freedom loving peoples of democratic
nations.
British American Forces. Weak.
The only formidable resistance to
the aggressions and the war Of
nerves now waged by Russia can be
furnished by Great Britain and
the United States. But their land
forces in Europe are lamentably weak.
The American people-to their shame
and sorrow-suffered psychological
1etdown with the end of the war. They
demanded the speedy return of their
sons from Europe and thus failed to
safeguard the fruits of victory. Great
Britain. almost exhausted from so
fearful strain on resources and