week. "Help me," he said, "to show that the Russian
Army is not a demolished temple, but that it is strong and formidable, capable of defending the free Republic of democratic Russia." He went on to say that, though ho had never himself known the discipline of a soldier, he recognized its importance for the Army. "I propose to introduce an iron discipline, and I am sure that I shall succeed." M. Kerensky's illustration from the experiences of 1905 was very pertinent. Then the peasants conquered the land, but they were unable to keep it because they could not keep their liberty. That failure must not be repeated. Discipline was necessary everywhere to beat the enemy and maintain Russian liberty." The delegates received the address with enthusiasm. If M. Kerensky can make good his words, he will be the best possible Minister of War. No one can say in the case of this Socialist Minister that discipline is a mere reactionary trick.
