File 1341/1921 Pt 1 'Khorassan Intelligence Summaries 1921-1922' [‎632v] (912/1080)

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the nose as has been administered her by Soviet Russia. England Announces
she is removing her forces from Persia after taking the considered decision of
the not yet assembled Majlis—may God speed her on the road !
Extreme governmental disorder reigns in Persia : to some degree worse
than in Germany of the feudal period. The Government is dominated by the
richest landlords, khans, and princes. The poor enjoy no rights, and are some
times driven from the towns by the caprice of this or that ruler. At the beck
and call of their oppressors they litter and make squalid the towns they occupy
It is clear that revolution and not bourgeoisism will make an appearance
as the result of such rule.
England!— It is she against whom must march with one accord all the nations
of the East, now shaking off the coma of the ages ; it is she who is at the bottom
of the insubordination of the rich classes of Persia.
Disorders among Japanese troops.
There have been considerable breaches of discipline among Japanese troops
in the Far East ; there have even been cases of soldiers cudgelling their officers
The men explain that they are victims of the war party. The military authori'
ties have resolved on the adoption of “ decisive measures ” for the estahb’ciT
ment of discipline. • sn '
Red Angora. ,
A meeting of the National Soviet in Angora has confirmed the prooramme
of the Bolsheviks. &
Pourparlers with Poland.
The President of the Polish Peace Delegation has notified that the peace
discussions at Riga are proceeding and that a speedy conclusion is hoped for.
Difficulties evoked by the question of the guarantee of a rendition of Polish
property seized by Russia at the time of the imperialistic war, are being over
come. Dombski suggests the pourparlers will conclude by the middle of Feb
ruary. >
Extract from the “ Kizil Shraq, M Askhabad, dated 21st February 1921. ’■
Our brother labourers are well aware that in the great war against Imperial
ism millions of labourers lost their lives while those who survived were beset by
a thousand and one hardships. Out of these evils we have succeeded in obtain
ing our lofty and blessed object. I or ages the labouring and toiling classes have
been trodden under heel by the Capitalists. It is now 3 years since labour bv
unparalleled sacrifices, effected a Revolution and succeeded in its object of estab
lishing its own government in Russia. During these three years the labouring
classes have waged unceasing war with their enemies the* Capitalists. Thev
have passed through this critical period successfully and the world wide union
oi peasants and workers will never fail.
It is certain that the benefits of this great struggle will be extended to the
whole wnrld of peasants and workers, no matter what their religion be. The
blessed nag of the Russian revolution sends a message to the world’s people,
regardless of caste or creed, inviting all workers to rally round it. Three years
ago was that flag raised and in those three years have we gathered strength
n is tne aim ot the great Russian Soviet Republic to release all the affiictec
ot the earth from the murderous hands of Capitalists.
. brot hfr labourers ! You also are advised that vou have privileges
similar to those of labourers of other lands- Do not neglect to fulfil vour duties
\\ Inch are t oavail yourself of the benefit of the Revolution. The workers of
Z**™ co ™ dc . r yo^r welfare equally with their own and count you among the
of h difF their , brothers - Think of the" bitter days of your past, tear the veil
frmT tlf i iT 1 b° Ur . eyes - imperialism, take your share of light
p> T ! i° p ® us.si an revolution and enter into the community of real
", ^ise the Red Ensign which is a guide to all the world of workers. Rally
thr a reso ! ve to extirpate the enemies of labour, that is,
doum X 1 ! tS f r Take X remS 01 administration i n your own hands and hurl
i tne capiUis.3 whose existence among you is fraught with harm and in
justice.