The attitude of the Ukrainian Social Democrats in the affair of Sholom Schwartzbard is causing a split in the ranks of the Ukrainian Socialists.
It was learned today that Matuschengo, representative of the Ukrainian Social Democrats in the Amsterdam International, has left the Ukrainian party due to its position in the Petlura affair. The Ukrainian party has defended Petlura.
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