\ neighbouring States,'the old evils that characterized the old imperialisms shall not bind good European Democrats as they have bound the supjects of the older conquests. ~ussians must come from behind their sheltered Communist exiince to a greater degree than has been allowed hitherto. They mu learn to mix more freely with the workers of the West. Statesme can no longer-or not very much longer-" sit on bayonets " ; mu h less the Atom Bomb ! The great intangibles of our common life no claim our first, our immediate efforts. Men and women of all the nations have a world in common. We have many lessons to lear from each other. Russia can teach and learn as well, like every oth r people. There are great deeds to do for Freedom yet, both Ea and West. The Rights of Man-elemental inheritances of all of s-must be won for all of us. No more striking token of Soviet intention to take a leading par in this great task could be given than a declaration that so far as land is concerned, her people shall be really free to determine thei own government and way of life. Success here will inspire the 's confidence. Failure will deepen world suspicion ~nd despair. ommon justice, in the long run, will always outbid manoeuvre, how er skilful. For freedom is, an eternal principle and most of the p ople of the world now know it. ]. S. MIDDLETON. Londo, May Day, 1947. 3 Bibliote a Gino Bianco
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