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<p>[Page 31]</p><p>and all war parties have been given a deadline of 4 January to participate in the negotiations. However, to judge from comments by the Allies so far, a general peace agreement seems doubtful. Much will depend on England America in this regard. The British Labour Party has intensified pressure on the government to work towards a democratic peace that would include general disarmament, establishment of a league of nations, an international tribunal and international laws. Such democratic ideas keep emerging in all countries and are a sure sign of the times, that is, a sign that the people have to be granted more direct participation in government. The Russian Bolsheviks embrace the same, if not more radical, goals, and I do wonder if our diplomats have a chance to reach a lasting agreement with these guys. But even if that did happen, it would still be questionable whether the present Russian rulers could manage to stay in power and</p>