# Echoes of May 1 in Białystok

- URL: https://syn.by/en/history/archives/echoes-of-may-1-in-bialystok/
- Published: 1924-05-18T19:40:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T14:42:10+00:00
- Section: Archives
- Language: en
- BE edition: https://syn.by/historya/arkhivy/vodhuki-1-ha-maja-u-bielastoku.md
- RU edition: https://syn.by/ru/istoriya/arhivy/otkliki-1-maya-v-byelostokye.md

> In Białystok the Polish socialists split the May Day celebration into two separate meetings. The Belarusian member of the Sejm, Valoshyn, spoke at both, and the class trade unions gave him the warmest welcome.

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As in Vilnia, the Polish socialists broke up the unity of the workers. Instead of one common celebration for all, two meetings were held, one by the P.P.S. and one by the class trade unions.

The Belarusian member of the Sejm, Valoshyn, gave speeches at both meetings. At the meeting of the class trade unions he was welcomed very warmly.