On October 26th the second session of the National Assembly opened. Premier Cerny laid before it the program of his Cabinet, which does not differ materially from that of its immediate predecesssor. The annual budget for 1921 was introduced. Thereupon an adjournment was immediately taken until early in November to enable the various committees to thoroughly study the proposals before them.
Rumor is current that an “All National” Cabinet is to be constructed. This will enable the Germans and Magyars to participate in the government on a footing equal with the Czechs and Slovaks. This plan has a two-fold advantage. It would necessarily mean a recognition of the authority of the State by the malcontents, and, an assumption of administrative responsibilities. This would also bring about a better insight and mutual understanding, and should create more congenial relations among the inhabitants.
In France, at Chartres, an exhibition and contest of motorized plows was held. Forty-six firms represented by 116 units took part. The purpose was to determine which machine plowed the greatest portion of a field during 48 hours of continuous operation. French, English, American, Italian and Czechoslovak manufacturers competed. Due to prolonged drought the ground was hard. This proved a distinct disadvantage to many of the entries.
“Praga”, a Czechoslovak product was the winner. During the period alloted for the contest it plowed a field of 23.10 hectars at a depth of 23 centimeters, or, it “turned” 53,130 cubic meters of soil. An American entry was second with a record of 27 hectars plowed at a depth of 15 centimeters, or, 40,500 cubic meters overturn.
Germany will shortly surrender to Czechoslovakia sixty boats and three hundred barges for use in freight transportation on the River Elbe (Labe) in acordance with the Peace Treaty.
“In Russia many socialistic theories failed when put to practical tests and their effect was entirely different from anticipated purposes. Therefore, it is not possible for us (Czechoslovakia) to dabble in experiments but we must proceed scientifically. Socialism should be founded on science, not on religion, provocation or hazardous experiment,” says Josef Hudec in “28 Říjen” (October 28th).
| RAILWAY STATISTICS Trackage | |||||
| Main Line | Feeders | ||||
| District | State | Private | State | Private | Foreign |
| Bohemia | 2,158 | 316 | 347 | 1,172 | 66 |
| Moravia | 776 | 210 | 328 | ||
| Silesia | 116 | 39 | 142 | 50 | |
| Slovakia | 970 | 265 | 230 | 859 | 7 |
| Totals | 4,020 | 620 | 929 | 2,409 | 73 |
| SUMMARY | ROLLING STOCK | ||||
| Miles | |||||
| Main Line Trackage | 4,640 | Locomotives | 4,049 | ||
| Feeder (Local)kage“ | 3,338 | Day Coaches | 10,790 | ||
| Foreign(Local)kage“ | 73 | Freight Cars | 80,250 | ||
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
8,051 | ||||
PERSONNEL
Total number of employees, about 160,000.
To an efficient operation of the railroads at least 500 locomotives, 6,000 passenger coaches and 60,000 freight cars in addition to the present equipment are necessary.
Profiteers do not fare well. From the middle of July until September 15th last, 950 persons were found guilty of profiteering. Sentences ranging from fourteen days to one year in jail were imposed, and in addition, fines as high as 50,000 Cs. crowns exacted. In some instances voting rights were taken away.
General St. Čeček, accompanied by his staff, and Dr. Václav Girsa have arrived in Prague. The people welcomed them at the Wilson Station. General Čeček was with the Siberian troops and Dr. Girsa was in charge of diplomatic relations of the Siberian Army.
During the months of April, May and June, Czechoslovakia exported 78,281 metric tons of refined sugar and 4,605 metric tons of raw sugar. This was shipped
