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THE NOME TRI WEEKLY NUGGET. FRIDAY JUNE 27. 1919.
THE SOVEIT SYSTEM.
The Xoveit system <>f government adopted by the Russian Bolshe
vist's continues to In* the subject of much conflicting discussion. No two
people, even among the better informed ranks, appear to bo decided as to the
true character and meaning of the unique political system which has proven
such a. disturbing influence in Europe. Tire only one’s who appear positive
regarding the Soviet’s are the capitalistically controlled newspapers, which
are a unit in pouring out torrents of verbose denunciation which reveals little
regarding the true facts of the system.
Hidden from tlie view of the world, a mighty political drama is in
progress in Russia. Compared to it even such spectacular and awesome events
as the French revolution appear trivial. Concealed in the confusion of a
groat national upheaval, one of the most remarkable political experiments
« ver undertaken by a nation is being tried.
Yet, altho two years have passed since tin* Soviet government was born
amid the chaos of red revolution, the world is still in darkness regarding what
it really means. Few of us even know the meaning of the word "Soviet,”
despite the fact that it appears t<» represent a force with which tin* whole
world must ultimately reckon if the strange system continues to spread as it
ha.* during the past two years.
Indeed, to the majority of people the word possesses an uncanny soiipd
that speaks of fearful things. Coupled with the tales of grewsoine horror
growing out «*f the great radical revolt of two years ago, it appears a synonym
l<*r blood and death; the destruction of law and the defllmcnt of moral purity.
Rut whether kt actually means all of these things we do not know.
Somehow we are not permitted to barn the real truth about the
question. Who is to blame for the obvious suppression of facts regariling
ti:e new political creed and its manifestations in Russia no one appears to
know. Some day it will all come out. As someone has said regarding it; "A
futh so vital to human affairs cannot he long concealed.”
The whole world today Is In a state of unrest and the spirit of rendit
ion is spreading even In those countries that arc classed as among the most
prosperous. It is easy enough to ridicule the idea that the new political
system may ultimately sweep around the world Imt the fact rerntfins that the
spirit and temper of tlie world's masses is favorable to changes which are
looked upon with aversion, even horror, at the present time.
Out of the red reek of the Russian revolt has sprung a belief or an
ideal, whichever you choose to call it. that has fired tin* minds and hearts of
tens of millions In Russia, Germany, Austria and elsewhere. You may
consider, if you will, that this idea or belief is Indicative of nothing hut the
extremes to which some people will go in their thinking; but it is clear that
it possesses a potency that cannot lie put aside with a “pooh, pooh." or a
Jest about “rattle-brains.”
There Is something about the -new political faith that is worth pon
Consider for a moment that the constitution of the Soviet republic
makes all the natural resources of the nation national property.
No one with foresight will deny that the time is coming, slowly perhaps,
but surely, that the natural resources of the eartli will l»e utilized for the
benefit of the masses. In other words, they will he kef»t from being a
means of placing the masses in a state of virtual economic slavery for the
benefit of a few who possess the means for their control—as is undeniably
thc case at present. There can be no question regarding the fairness of
this idea.
The Soviet constitution goes even farther than this, however, it makes
not only the natural resources of the nation public property but also provides
for government control of all tools of production and all animals used In pro
duction. . The mills, the mines, the factories, the railways, with the land and
its resources, all become the property of and under the control of the workers.
One of the most significant passages declares that “all private property in
land is abolished." Inter the constitution provides that the land shall be
divided among husbandmen, according to their ability to cultivate it. The
underlying idea of this part of the scheme ks'that the land is a natural heritage
and that every one is entitled to ,*i share on condition of his putting it to pro
ductive use. Our great American philosopher, Henry George, in his "Pro
gress and Poverty,” endorsed this same Idea, although lie did not favor the
Soviet provision that the land should revert to the workers by confiscation
without compensation to the former owners.
The. Soviet constitution also provides that all persons in Russia must
work, regardless of their means. The reason is stated and is to the effect that
it will tend to eliminate those who live off the labor of others and assist in
organizing the economic life of the nation.
There is apparently nothing wrong with this Idea. It has been ex
pounded by many brilliant philosophers In the post.
These few examples tend to show some of the reasons why the so
called Bolshevik creed has proved such a superlative attraction to the down
trodden masses of Russia. There are many provisions in the constitution
which do not provide the appeal of those referred but, so far as wc arc able
to observe, the underlying idea of all Is based on :ho principle that the rights
of mankind to the earth and what it produces are equal and should be em
ployed for the benefit of all. Even the confiscatory provisions embodied,
although apparently aiming at downright robbery, considered from the
general viewpoint of the inviolability of vested rights, are also based on the
same idea that products of labor belong to the masses* whether they were
produced last year or today. In other words,* that the workers have a right
to hike possession of wealth or property because the land is the initial source
of all wealth and the land is a common helrtage. •
Thus it is apparent that the Soviet idea is one that furnishes an un
stable appeal to those who possess nothing. Hence there appears much
reason to believe that it Is a force that should be considered as something
more than an evanescent dream. Considered in -the light of modern standards
■f society it is reprehensible in the extreme. But it is also clear that its
underlying basis in one to which the masses of humanity arc inclining dally.
Therefore, it would he decidedly interesting to know Just how it is working
out behind the veil of obscurity which has fallen over Russian events since
the preferred scions of wealth and Influence* commenced to understand that
what was ocetiring there destroyed the props upon which privilege is supported.
It Is really a pity that we cannot know Just how the experiment is
working out in detail.
SENATE ENDORSES
FLU APPROPRIATION
Special to the Nugget l»y the Associated Press
WASHINGTON. June 26—The Senate Appropriations Committee has
included in the Sundry Civil Appropriation hill an appropriation of one
hundred thousand dollars for combatting the influenza in Alaska and for
providing relief for influenza victims.
The committee also added a provision for the appropriation of twenty
five thousand dollars for developing the Alaska herring Industry.
The last mentioned appropriation is to he used in teaching the Alaskan
herring fishermen the host methods of packing and for the conduct of ex
periments by the Department of Fisheries experts which will assist the hull
ing industry to obtain a stable footing.
PACIFIC W/fR FLEET BEING ORGANIZED.
Special to tlio Nugget by the Associated Press
WASHINGTON. June 26—The reeentl.' created Pacific naval fleet is
being rapidly organized from the vessels «>f tin Atlantic fleet and Is expected
to leave Hampton Ronds enroule for the Pacific about July IRth, according to
. Navy Department announcement today.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels will probably make the trip
to the western ocean as a passenger on the super-dreadnnuglit New Mexico,
which will be the flagship of tlio Pacific fleet.
The fleet will he under the command of Admiral Hugh Kodman. The
battleship I’eiinslyvanla will remain the flagship of the Atlantic fleet, at least
until the commissioning of one of the superdread naught’s under construction.
uii arriving in the Pacific the new fleet will visit California and Wash
ington points as a whole before separating for detached service.
•Secretary Daniels plans to keep the navy up to the present war time’
efficiency and is contemplating having the Atlantic and Pacific fleets meet at
Hawaii or in the Southern Atlantic each year for maneuvers and competitive
tests which will tend to keep the heel tip to the highest standards of efficiency.
HART WILL NOT CALL SPECIAL SESSION TO RATIFY SUFFRAGE.
Special to The Nugget hy The Associated Press.
SHATTI.K. June 26—-In n press interview today Governor Hart state 1
that he is not planning to call a special session <»f the state legislature to
ratify the suffrage amendment.
Tire amendment supporters have' been endeavoring to induce the
governor to call a special session for this purpose.
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