And thus the situation becomes similar to that in France. The reformist "leaders," Jaurès and Turati, do all that is possible to lead the Socialist Parties of the two countries in the opposite direction from that in which these organizations are going. But though these "leaders" are turned in the direction of class conciliation, they are constantly being dragged backwards in the direction of class war. Unconsciously they are doing all they can to retard Socialism—short of leaving the movement. But as long as they consent to go with Socialism when they are unable to make Socialism go with them, their ability to retard the movement is strictly limited.
FOOTNOTES:
[101] Charles Rappaport, "Das Ministerium Briand," Die Neue Zeit (1910).
[102] See Die Neue Zeit, April, 1911, p. 46. Article by Vandervelde.
[103] The Avanti, April, 1911.
[104] The Avanti, Oct. 18, 1911.
[105] Critica Sociale, Nov. 1, 1911.
[106] Azione Socialista, Nov. 19, 1911.
[107] Avanti, Dec. 2 and 3, 1911.