Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. január-június (23. évfolyam, 1-26. szám)
1940-02-29 / 9. szám
February 29, 1940. Verhovayak Lapja Page 3 War under President Wilson, said about the secret *-'űaties: “In America we knew little and cared less about these European secret treaties. Our national interests were at no point affected by them. Everyone knew, indeed, that Italy had driven a hard bargain when she came into the war on t£e side of the Allies. But this was war, and in war anything may be necessary. Even the State Department of the United States, which is the organization especially charged with the duty of knowing about foreign affairs, seems to have had no interest in these secret treaties, and if Secretary Lansing (Secretary of State under President Wilson) is to be believed, little or no knowledge of them. While the President must have known in general of these secret agreements, for he often excoriated the practice ot “secret diplomacy,” he apparently made no attempt to secure any vital or comprehensive knowledge.” Those treaties, dear readers, lined up the powers of Europe in the war of 1917; those treaties under which, long before the war, the nations’ parties said, “We will take a part of this country and you take a part of the other country.” In other words, the American doughboy who was in France was not told about the secret treaties; he was not told about the diplomacy of Europe. He died a horrible death thinking he was fighting for the democracy of England and France and the other allies. ENGLAND’S TERRITORIAL GAINS Did Great Britain go to'war in Europe in 1914 because of the violation of Belgium’s neutrality? We have been lead to believe so. Let me quote what Ambassador Page said: “We (meaning the British) would have been found fighting with France even if France had violated Belgium.” We were then told about “poor, bleeding Belgium,” and we are now told about “poor, bleeding Poland.” George Bernard Shaw expressed what the world knows—or at least should—to be true about England. Here is what he said: “If our own military success were at stake, we would violate the neutrality of heaven itself.” Note that carefully. The “neutrality of heaven itself” would be violated. Lloyd George said that England did not seek “one yard of territory.” Does not that sound like Chamberlain? I will tell you what England got out of the World War and why England was fighting for democracy. England got 994,950 square miles of territory, 25 times the size of Czechoslovakia, 6 times the size of Poland, and that in a war for democracy. England was fighting to crush Kaiserism in 1914-17, and in the meantime she picked up almost a million square miles of territory where she could promote democracy. Let me give you still more figures. England has 50,328 square miles of territory; but how much territory does she control? England, with 50,000 square miles of territory, controls 13,253,240 square miles of territory in order to promote democracy in India, or about four and one-half times the area of the United States. This empire with nearly 600,000,000 people, this empire whose sword has been dripping with the blood of enslaved and oppressed peoples for a thousand years, has territory four and a half times the size of the United States. And yet they have the effrontery to ask our sympathy and for our resources to join with them and “save the world for democracy.” What about France? France herself does not come into this war with clean hands. France has 212,659 square miles of territory, but the French Empire is not in France alone. It has 4,613,315 square miles of territory—an empire that went out with sword in order to make the world safe for democracy throughout the centuries. France too, like England, is more than a million square miles larger than the United States. VERSAILLES TREATY The cause of the trouble in Europe today goes back to the Versailles Treaty, when those men who deserted honor, forgot ideals, sat down to carve up Europe to their own fancy. This is what Signor Nitti, the Italian historian said of the Versailles Treaty. I quote. “This cursing of the guilty people has no parallel in modern history. We must go back to the early ages of mankind to find anything of the kind.” Furthermore, let me include what H. G. Wells said about it. He states: “Germany, exhausted and beaten, surrendered in 1918, upon the strength of these promises and upon the similar promises in President Wilson’s 14 Points, but the Conference at Versailles treated promises as “scraps of paper.’ The peace imposed on the new Germany was a punitive peace.” These are the words of a Britisher whose writings are well known by the entire world and hafe been read by millions. It is now said that Hitler has repudiated his promises to England and to Chamberlain and treats treaties as scraps of paper. Of course they are; but how were treaties treated in the Versailles Conference? What happened? Not since Rome punished Carthage was there such a treaty placed on any people as the Allies placed upon the German Empire in order to destroy it. Hitler was caused by the Versailles Treaty. I made mention of this in my first article. Hitler is just a symbol. He is the man in the way of the control of Europe by Great Britain. British honor is based on British imperialism. Britain has no use for its honor, except as it protects its colonies and the financial interest of England. We cannot believe her. In the next issue I shall continue this article and give you the facts behind England’s Betrayal of Czechoslovakia and her imperialistic methods to gain World Power. HOMESTEAD BRANCH 430 HOLDS GATHERING In its first get-together program of this year Branch 430 of Homestead, Pa. had a very delightful and well attended affair on February 22nd. The program was carried on in a “streamlined” manner. There was no waiting for refreshments. During the serving of refreshments the chairman of the program, Mr. Stephen Nemeth, President of 430, interspersed the program by calling upon the officers to speak and by introducing the out of town guests. Mr. Elmer Halas, President of Branch 395, was introduced by the chairman and spoke briefly; Mr. Kohut, Secretary-Treasurer of Branch 430 expressed the desire and confidence that 430 would soon be among the leading American branch es; Mr. Albert Jozik, Editor of the English Verhovay Journal, was introduced and briefly stated that the betterment of the journal was primarily in the power of the contributors; Mr. Cincel, District Organizer, pointed out the significance of Verhovay membership and urged the recruiting of new members; Mr. Otto Molnár, Chief Organizer, stressed the necessity for unity and cooperation, and administered the Verhovay Oath to the officers of Branch 430. With future attendances such as this one and with the able culinary services of the ladies there is no reason why Branch 430 should not fulfill the expectations of Mr. Kohut. --------------O-------------NOTICE, BRANCH 399 Richeyville, Pa. Our meetings are held every third Sunday of the month at 2 p. m. in the hall of Nicholas Kocsis. Please bring your dues to these meetings, not to the homes of the receiving officers. The next meeting will be on March 17th. Fraternally, Indian Marriage Our lodge is built where a bright star Brings us a message from afar,7 / And the Moon-Spirit in the night Washes our camp with pale, soft light. At dawn, guided by shining sun I go where deer and squirrles ^ run. When my heart went out to you Swift, I made my bark canoe, Launched it at the water’s edge Deep in grass and flowers and sedge. Then I built our little fire, Watched the smoke rise high and highen Now I watch you as you sleep . And pray Manitou will keep Your spirit on the higher trail And that I will never fail To find you when you need my arm To keep you free from hurt and harm. * May you wake to a new day With happiness in work and play. Now another day is born. In my fields the waving com Gives praise and worship to the Sun Until the summer day is done And waits until the gentle rain Waters the forest and the plain. When the Harvest Moon is bright I will seek the Way of Light. While you listen to the beat Of thudding drums and dancing feet I will walk the spirit trail Asking that I shall not fail Praying the mighty Manitou To make the waving corn grow. May our children, brave and strong Be skilled and happy. May their song Always bring the spirit near Always keep them free from fear. This, my song, is made for you My Flower, beautiful and true! Alexander Superak, Sec’y Br. 399. ■—Amelia Nyers. COMING SOON Pittsburgh is to be honored by the personal appearance of two noted Hungarian virtuosos who will give a concert. Watch for names and date.
