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kill them. Freedom of speech is the antidote to secret 

 societies. Even the Russian in Canada, to whom 

 this liberty is extended in common with other citizens, 

 learns how to use and not abuse it. The attitude of 

 the Government is further illustrated in the appoint- 

 ment of public servants from the class supposed to 

 consist of such inflammable material. A well-known 

 local Socialist at Toronto was selected last year to 

 serve on the Royal Commission on Technical 

 Education. He was a member of a body holding 

 advanced views, in the opinion of some, inimical to 

 the welfare of the State. 



