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Letter to Albert Glotzer, February 12, 1934
| Author(s) | Leon Trotsky |
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| Written | 12 February 1934 |
Things Are on the Move
Dear Comrade Glotzer:
I am very glad that you have come to Europe at this particular time, a time which is for you, as for us, of great interest. You will be able to report in New York that in the most conservative country in Europe, France, things, including the League, are on the move. In a little while, of course, as soon as things have quieted down a bit, you will give the League a report on the work and the successes of the American League.
It goes without saying that the most important thing is your participation in the youth conference. I am sure that your presence will be of great value. If you meet the youth representative of the Weisbord organization in Holland, treat this comrade â if I may take the liberty to give you a piece of advice â in a friendly and objective fashion and make clear to him the senselessness of Weisbordâs positions.
Donât you think that by applying pressure from all sides Weisbord could be compelled:
1. to publish a theoretical organ together with the League;
2. to stop all public attacks against the League;
3. to agree to a division Of labor with the League?
I have not received any answer from the American comrades on this proposal or, better put, this suggestion.
Of course we will see each other and have an extensive discussion about all pending questions. For the moment, a couple of practical matters:
1. Have you seen Comrade Maria Reese? It is absolutely necessary that you visit her and discuss practical details of her trip to America.
2. You probably have heard that Maslow and Ruth Fischer are about to join us (this is not to be made public!). Since they are both concerned with Anglo-Saxon affairs, I consider it very desirable for you to visit them to bring them information about America. You can arrange this through Comrade Schwarz [Sedov]. I will write to these comrades about you.
Until we see each other,