As we go to press the evidence seems to be accumulating that it was Che who was killed in Bolivia. We await further information, and hope that the reports are wrong. We will wait a while before we write an obituary and appreciation but let it be said that we consider Che Guevera to be one of the great revolutionary figures on a world and historical scale. If he is dead his ideas will not die with him and long after everyone has forgotten the name of Barrientos that of Che will be an inspiration. If this news is true we will, as Mao once said under very different circumstances, "turn sorrow into strength." Several activities are already planned which will take place regardless of what news we get from Bolivia.
Firstly there will be a TRIBUTE TO CHE GUEVERA section on the October 22nd demonstration, in which portraits of Che will be carried. Full details in next week's issue.
Secondly, there will be a TRIBUTE TO CHE GUEVERA meeting on Tuesday October 24th at the Mahatma Gandhi Hall, Fitzroy Square, commencing at 7.30pm. Fuller details will be announced later. The meeting is organised by the Betrand Russell Peace Foundation.
Thirdly, there will be a SOLIDARITY MARCH TO THE CUBAN EMBASSY to pledge our support for the Cuban revolutionary state and the Latin American revolution. This will most likely take place after the above meeting in the form of a torch-light procession.
Fourthly, there has been already and there will be further PROTEST DEMONSTRATIONS OUTSIDE THE BOLIVIAN EMBASSY.
These plans are provisional and subject to change in light of further circumstances but of one thing let us have no doubt: we pledge our support for the lifelong work of Che and will do all in our power to further it.