Ww his subject the "Anniversary of the Polish Constitution;"
Mr. John Harford last evening commented over Station XCDN on the vital qualities of the Polish people, who have kept alive for 150 years, their aspirations of Independence and Democracy. Mr. Harford said:—
Today is Polish National Day, the 150th anniversary of the Polish Constitution which was established on May 3, 1791. So} Tam going to tell you something of the events leading up to the foundation of their constitution and something of the history of that proud free people who have now again become the victims of naked aggression.
"The exhausting wars fought in the 17th century, the lack of a strong central government, and the so-called "golden freedom" of the ruling class of nobles, were the principal causes of Poland's weakness in the 18th century, The system of electing kings when &ll other countries were ruled by hereditary sovereigns which assured a continuity in government, also proved disastrous to Poland, becaüse foreign powers attempted to interfere in Polish elections, The Polish nation was undoubtedly capable of rising again by its own efforts to the former greatness, a greatness based on democratic ideals, and that was precisely the reason why its despotic neighbours united to prevent this. Prussia and Russia resolved to keep Poland weak because they coveted her territory,
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