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 party, but also take upon themselves to organise, despite the white terror, a broad movement, legal or semi-legal, to work parallel with the party and strive to enlist the support of larger masses. It is of vital necessity for the American and English parties not to remain closed sects. The ground in these countries is very favourable, and the parties must learn how to scatter the seeds of our ideas broadcast. We believe that for these two parties our slogan should be: more contact with the masses, more legality. (Lively approval.)

As regards events in other countries, they are as follows: In Denmark a split took place in the Syndicalist Union, and a part has joined the Communist International.

In the Austro-Hungarian Social Democratic Party a split took place, and the Left Wing joined the Communist Party.

A similar development took place in Belgium, where a group broke loose from the Socialist Party. The "Temps" is very much disconcerted by the split. But our Belgian comrades are of the opinion that this is not an important matter. I believe they are mistaken. We think that this split is of great significance. The International is greatly interested in getting this group to join the ranks of Belgian Communist Party as soon as possible.

The same occurred in Switzerland, where the Left broke away from the party and united with the Communists, having lost Nobs. In his argumentation with us Nobs referred to a letter of Clara Zetkin. I think we should keep in mind such an experience and be more careful with our correspondence. I also wrote a letter to Nobs, but he is pointing out my letter as an example of tactlessness (laughter), while comrade Zetkins' letter is being used by him against the Communist International, which is really too bad.