Asked about the condition la Russia at the present time the spokesman said:
"The conditions in Russia for a working man at the present time are awful and no American should go there, no matter what promises the Soviets make. There is plenty of work and food, but no money and when money is obtainable for work it is taxed by the officials so that none remains for the labourer. The wages are paid in roubles which are of no: use anywhere except where the Soviets—are in actual
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