all the underground forces of espionage, corruption
and conspiracy were let loose by the
capitalist governments of all countries. Sad
to say, either directly or indirectly, British,
American and French citizens have been most
guilty in this nefarious business. If ever
peace is made and publication of documents is
allowed, the Russian people will be in a position
to indict through their agents the Governments
of Europe and America, with almost
every crime in the decalogue. Lying, thieving,
false swearing, vice of every description,
coupled with murder, of all these crimes some
of these agents have been guilty, and all for
one purpose—the overthrow of the Soviet
System. I repeat these facts here because it
is necessary to bear them in mind when trying
to form a judgment as to the wisdom or rightness
of the establishment of the “ Extraordinary Commission.”
Now, in all I have said, I must not be taken as arguing in defence of Defence of the Realm regulations in England or elsewhere, but I do maintain that conditions may justify even a Socialist revolutionary Government in using means it despises to safeguard itself and the revolution entrusted to its care. Born, as it were, in the midst of a terrible crisis, the commission for tracking down crime has gained an unenviable notoriety, and its doings have been lied about in the most flagrant manner.
