and Austria—in his early youth. Toward 1800, his fame began to spread artistic circles. Later, his concerts in European music centtes, but espe-dally in the United States, had extraordinary success. Around 1910 {ere was hardly any virtuoso whose fame and prestige equaller Shortly after the outbreak of the World war Mr. Paderowskt entered the arena of international polities. Together with Mr. Roman Dmowski. 2 prominent representative of Polish rationalism, he founded the "Polish National Committee", the aim of which was to interest the Allies in the re-establishment of an independ~ ent Poland.
Mr. Paderewski was especially successful in his campaign in favour of Polish independence in the United States. where his popularity as an artist proved to be a big asset, He jeame Into contact with " President Wilson and Col. House, and succeeded in convincing them of the justifeation of Polish claims.
The Late Ienace Paderewskt National Hero The victory of the Allies restored Polish independence. "Mr. "Paderew- P kl. one of the arilsans of Polish national revival, was hailed a 9 national hero in Warsaw where he arrived in December. 1918." He be= jeame the first Prime Minister of the hew slate, Mr. Pilsudski being: pres-dent. Mr. Paderewski. served also as Foreign Minister in the first Polish cabinet. Together with Mz. Dmowski, ho represented Poland. at. the peace conference in Paris. His signa ture ts under the treaty of Versailles.
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