The Workers' Dreadnought (Vol. 08 No. 22 - 13 August 1921)

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Including: Communist Party vs Labour in Caerphilly election, Dutch imperialism in East Indies, Japan, Russia, esperanto congress, working woman and the class struggle, etc.

We do not agree with all of the contents of this issue but reproduce it for reference.

Submitted by Fozzie on May 8, 2025

[AI summary of contents]:

Caerphilly Election: Communist Party vs. Labour Party: The document discusses the three-cornered contest in Caerphilly, highlighting the rivalry between the Communist Party and the Labour Party. It critiques the Daily Herald's opposition to the Communist candidate and debates the implications of the Labour Party's refusal to affiliate with the Communist Party.
Russia's Struggle with Famine:

Red Cross Efforts: The Soviet government authorized the Red Cross to aid famine relief, detailing their responsibilities and cooperation with the Russian Relief Committee.

Japan's Position in the Social Revolution: A report by Sen Katayama on Japan's role in the upcoming world social revolution, emphasizing the country's proletariat and its struggles.

Sylvia Pankhurst's Views: Sylvia Pankhurst discusses the Labour Party's inability to emancipate workers and advocates for Communism and Soviets as the true path to emancipation.
Literary Competition:

Essays on Communism: The document includes critiques of essays submitted for a competition on the meaning of Communism and affiliation to the Third International, highlighting the need for clarity and simplicity in explaining these concepts.

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