. What are the next parameters? From Mr. SABRI GODO’s speech opening the discussion on political problems on the second day of the National Council’s proceedings. The Steering Committee followed events attentively, with intensive discussion, formulating its position within the decisions of the National Council, which were summarized in these points: strengthening the democratic coalition; a determined fight to eradicate communism; the proper development of democracy and reform; and further defining the PR’s profile as a party that protects the interests of the nation and private property. The coalition has remained a symbol that is mentioned from time to time. No meeting has been held in six months between the three parties, or between them and the government. The Democratic Party considers the coalition completed by the participation in government of the other parties’ two ministers, who, among other things, are bound by the decisions the DP makes through the government. This kind of coalition has served domestic and foreign public opinion. We, however, conceive of it quite differently: consultation means ongoing consultation on primary issues, such as the Constitution, economic reform, fiscal policy, privatization, local government, and so on. The DP has thought that it knows how to handle things itself and can do so on its own. Thus, we have not succeeded in effectively developing and strengthening the coalition. We have not succeeded in breaking the deadlock and effectively strengthening the coalition. In the fight to eradicate communism, in the press and in meetings with the people, we have defended the view that communist activities which are legal in Albania are guided by the PS. Communism has emerged as a threat in several Eastern countries, where it has also returned, such as Lithuania, Poland and the republics of the former USSR, and most recently in Poland, which was granted a special decision. It is astonishing that the former communists should win precisely in Poland, the first country to bring down the communist regime after ten years of struggle, a country with strong Catholicism and visible progress towards economic liberalization. I have explained such phenomena in my mind by comparing them to the condition of a person who has lived for a long time in a dark shed and, when the window is opened, sees that it is raining outside and, instead of moving forward towards better weather, goes back into the shed. We must think deeply about such phenomena. The politicians of the economic shock-therapy theory, which makes the transition extremely difficult, can lead to regressive political consequences. The social-communists and their ilk are waiting, but they are not merely waiting: they work at home and abroad, and have an external connection precisely with currents seeking revenge, or with foreign forces encouraging such revanchism. We have declared that the leadership of the PS states is not recognized and that no kind of cooperation with them can be discussed, but whenever some differentiation among elements is observed, it should be viewed positively. We have discussed our position towards the DP at length, and this is reasonable, because it holds power and governs the country. After failed efforts to establish an effective three-party alliance coalition, we have measured our criticism of the government and the DP, always making it constructive. Time is proving that our view was right. Democrats now admit that they must make corrections, at least in three areas: strengthening the coalition, bringing capable and honest specialists into work, and turning their attention to corruption within their own ranks. We shall see how far they go in these areas. In our criticism we have also raised other matters of primary importance, (continued on page 2). On 20–21 September, the PR National Council held its proceedings in one of the halls of the National History Museum in Tirana. On the first day, organizational and propaganda issues were discussed extensively. The many speakers focused on the possibilities for reorganizing the branches and extending them to all communes, attracting intellectuals, and defining the work of the sections with greater emphasis on quality than quantity. The recent tests in the communes of Luzni and Zërqan, which nevertheless showed a quite considerable increase in the Republican electorate, provided a good opportunity to take another, closer look at the weaknesses in the PR’s organization and propaganda, and at finding new ways and means to present people with the fundamental objectives the PR has set itself, and the Republican perspective on the situations we find ourselves in. The Council discussed finding effective ways and forms of propaganda, improving the distribution and promotion of the local and central press, the importance of information, etc. Quite a few speakers stressed the need to enliven the activities of youth forums and to establish Republican women’s forums in districts where they had not yet been set up. The possibility of holding National Conferences of Republican youth and women was also discussed. On the second day, speakers focused on analyzing the political situation and the PR’s future course in the circumstances that had arisen. Many discussions pointed out—also on the basis of the latest election results in the two communes—the significant growth of the Republicans’ presence in the country’s political life, and stressed that the danger of communism, despite the blows it has suffered, is present in Albania and embodied in the PS. The Council stressed that the PR must continue to intensify its political struggle in the interests of the national cause, and that this struggle should not be limited to traditional forms, but should be multifaceted, frontal and concrete. Meanwhile, the PR’s position on Property remains consistent (continued on page 2).

GJERGJ KOLA Two months after Prime Minister Micotaqis blatantly presented the most chauvinistic and anti-Albanian platform, whose essence demanded nothing less than the annexation of southern Albania, Kosta Makariadhi, a Greek deputy from the PBDNJ, declares in the Parliament of the Republic of Albania that “the Greek minority in Albania is in its own lands.” Deputy Makariadhi’s blatant provocation in the highest temple of Albanian power coincides with the equally provocative statements by the Greek Government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs about alleged violations of the Greek minority’s educational rights in Albania, and comes not long after the latest statements by Greek MEPs in the European Parliament and other European bodies (Alexander Alavanos and Lazaros Efremoglu asked the Council of Europe to suspend the European Community’s support for the Albanian state, citing violations of the rights of the Greek minority). Deputy Makariadhi Greek newcomers in Albania declare in the Albanian Parliament: “We are in our own lands”?! Romanian diplomacy on the road to a peaceful victory: “A group of Romanianized Albanians on the way to minority-ethnic status.” Mediocre anonymous figures at ATSH of RD contribute to the Romanian victory and ... the Greek triumph. What status will Serbs, Montenegrins, Kurds... and other imagined minorities demand tomorrow?!! Albania is not Bosnia, Mr. Paskal Milo! Micotaqis demands for the Greek minority the same rights that Albania seeks for Albanians in their own lands under former Yugoslavia, while do not believe that RD has said: “Just as Albania looks after its national minorities, for example in the former Yugoslav republic, so the Romanian government has the right to look after the preservation of cultural values and the education of the Romanian minority in Albania.” the presence of the Aromanians in Albania, but also the fact that they are a factor of friendship and stability in the Balkans(?)(!). We do not believe that the President of Albania has accepted the presence of Aromanians in Albania and that they are a factor of stability in the Balkans; nevertheless, we consulted the publisher of the ATSH news item dated July 8 about the Berisha–Maleskan meeting, and no such statement exists whatsoever. Why this fabrication? Can it be explained solely by the mediocrity, incompetence, and “personal politics” of the authors behind such news? Who is behind this “help” they want to give Romanian diplomacy? We would ask the same question about the newspaper “RD,” which two days ago published a note of its own, signed by an anonymous observer and entitled: “More than a clarification,” written in the same style, urging readers not to take the “ramblings” of some newspaper seriously, since Romania loves Albania, since the Aromanians are a national minority and, of course (at the end of this clarification too), President Berisha is not forgotten, as in ZP’s earlier articles, which cited comrade Enver; but RD, being more cautious and not quite so mediocre, takes care that when it mentions (continued on page 4)

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The Democratic Left Alliance, a coalition of social democrats and communists that won 20.6 percent of the vote in the elections held a few days ago, invited the other parties to form a coalition government. Despite the communists’ repeated appeal, all the other parties have remained silent and expressed reservations about the continuation of reforms by the former communists. Other European analysts point out that, although Poland has no other path open to it, the communists’ return will delay the country’s integration into several important organizations. The European Parliament and other European bodies. Aleksander Alavanos and Lazaros Efremoglù asked the Council of Europe to halt the European Community’s support for the Albanian state, on the grounds that the rights of the Greek minority were being violated. Deputy Makariadhis advances his thesis of “Greek ethnic lands” in the Albanian Parliament not long before its dissolution. A so-called declaration of the European Parliament (adopted by one fifth of that parliament) states that the Greek minority in Albania is seeking autonomy. Whereas two years ago the Albanian Parliament (unfortunately, not all Albanians) asked the other Greek deputy, Thoma Miço, to repudiate his statement to the American press (Interneshellën Nju) that “90 percent of the population want union with Greece, including me” (excluding Deputy Miço), the response heard by the senior rulers of the Albanian people, the honorable deputies, was that “the deputy is irresponsible.” As can be seen, ever since the “Micotaqis” statement, Greek irresponsibility and the secret and open alliances of this “irresponsibility” have been in mathematical sync, culminating in the absurd claim of “ethnic lands.” The anti-Albanian forecast of the Hellenization of southern Albania, as can be understood, is no longer merely a plan but constitutes a real and dangerous effort. Prime Minister Micotaqis’s threat two months ago, invoking the tragic card of 1913, is now being articulated from within Albania’s own borders. Thus Greece is claiming its share. Why shouldn’t we give it to the Greek newcomers? a coalition in Poland (continued on page 2)

On Saturday morning, the crazy woman N. of Tirana, with a hammer and chisel in her hands, walked the streets of the capital shouting: “Hope, hope!” We won in Poland. Tomorrow they will win in Hungary and in Vienna too. A team from the Central Committee of the PPSH will be sent to organize the left-wing movement in England. Down with the prisoners of Tirana Prison! Don’t buy Pjetër Arbnori’s book! Buy Molkom Zeqo’s little books! The market is free. A large bunker has been discovered at ATSH. The bunker is rare, one of a kind. Artan Tepelena will interview the bunker. The bunker is beaten every day. Tirana’s only three notaries declared the heroines of socialist labor. It has been decided that the number of notaries should be reduced even further. “Let us give them to the qullishtë and shitëlore and turn them into vegetable plots.” Deputy Thoma Miço is decorated with the Order of Freedom, First Class, while Makarali is declared a national hero of Albania. A diplomat was seen at the livestock market buying shiqera. The priests give them a head. where there will be gathered Arumanian and Kurdish intellectuals. One of the ministers, a jewel, is ... thinking about changing the name of the ministry. The price of frozen oranges is two dollars. The communist owners are doing this to drive away foreign investors. Investors get frightened already at Rinas, where they pay one dollar for a drink. Perto Dhimitri is declared an American citizen, an honorary citizen. America’s honor is exalted two thousandfold! Local government has no powers! Nor does Tirana Municipality have any powers. If they had powers, they would clean the rubbish from the streets. But there is rubbish in Parliament too, and in offices and ministries. Why don’t they get down to work in the area and clean up the rubbish? Don’t try to hold celebrations during the transition! You will not be able to recruit profiteers. A stamped certificate costs money. Everything costs money. Pensioners toughen up in the queues for rents. Competition for the director Kriten Aysor. The fewer, the better! The more ... the better. Competition for a singer! The less Albanian, the better. THE CHRONICLER