SEEING THEM OFF
SOVIET SYMPATHISERS
SPEED PARTING OFFICIALS
(United Press Association.—Copyright): LONDON, 4th June. Pantomime aptly describes the departure of the Soviet officials from London. The first to arrive at Victoria Station was Mr. George Lansbury, with ai large bunch of red roses. and tulips Then came other Labourites, including Mr. Ben Tillett and Mr. Saklatvala. the latter with huge red poppies. A'second later came Mr. A. Henderson, followed by Mr. W. M. Citrine; secretary of the Trado Union Congress. The entrance of Eosengoltz, the star performer, was the signal for devotees to approach ceremoniously and shake hands. Amidst the shatter, M. Eosengoltz extricated himself from the group and smiled broadly while photographers clicked their cameras. Mr. Lansbury then called out: "There is propaganda for you! A picture of the.terrible Bolshevists." Then, when a group was lined up, M. Eosengoltz put his little son in front, and said: "Take'a picture of the little Bolshevist. ] ' The proceedings included a chorus, about two hundred men and women, singing the "International" and "Tha Bed Flag."
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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 130, 6 June 1927, Page 9
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172SEEING THEM OFF Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 130, 6 June 1927, Page 9
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