Word: soviets
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...most significant part of the second letter repudiated the contention that the Third or Communist Internationale is connected with the Government of the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics. Said the Commissar: "I am instructed by my Government to reiterate the declarations repeatedly made as to the complete political and administrative independence of the Communist Internationale from the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. My Government has never undertaken, and cannot undertake, to refuse the right of asylum to the Communist Internationale or to any other working-class organization. Still less, can it undertake to exercise pressure upon them...
...greatest international enemies of Soviet Russia are the communists in foreign countries. In an excess of zeal they consistently do their bit to block Russia's efforts to reestablish herself among nations...
Their latest stroke of perverse genius was the demonstration staged in Paris upon the arrival of Leonid Krassin, the first ambassador of Soviet Russia to France. For months, the Soviet government sought recognition from France, and for months the French wavered between rejecting and accepting the Russian protestations of good faith. At last came recognition, and with it. Russian international stock took on a bullish tone...
Then, though the moment whispered "Caution! You're on good behavior!" the evil genius of the French communists urged "Up and at 'em!" Upon the first appearance of a real, live Soviet ambassador, the streets of Paris rang with cries of "Vivent Ies soviets!" No wonder French Republicans repeat the Arab fable of the camel which, when granted leave to stick his head inside the hut to shield it from the cold, grew insolent and dispossessed the owner altogether...
...Zinovieff Note affair in England strengthens the position of Secretary Hughes, who opposes recognition of Soviet Russia. But perhaps Senator Borah's ardor can bring some new pressure to bear upon the State Department. On the World Court issue, Senator Borah's stand is less sure. At any rate he is not the irreconcilable and stand-patter that was Senator Lodge. By strenuous effort, making due allowance for Senatorial procedure, it is quite possible the United States may endorse the World Court by, say 1950, though that may, be premature...