POLAND: Possible Divisions in the Leadership
The anomalies surrounding Leah Walesa's release suggest that Premier Jaruzelski may have encountered opposition to letting him
go.
a ssnior Foreign Ministry official, explaining why 'Walesa remained hidden from view forours after his release andaped television interview was not broadcast, said privately that, the release did not work
asse) -one darity members fr.iriy have .lyreed to
former union chief told western correspondents yesterday that ha needs time to consult with friends and that he will have to confront his ideas withie also said that he would work "with courage and pru-donce" for the release of the reraaining^iuitornees and for pluralism in the union movement. Mm
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Premier Jaruzelski, meanwhile, has told
that ho will keep to his tlm
'tino martial law by the end of the year.
Comment: Jaruzelski's critics may have believed that Walesa was not sufficiently rcpentent and forced additional talks with him about his future activities. They also may havo used tho time to bargain with the Premier about government policies.
Jaruzelski and other moderates in the regime have consistently opposed returning to conditions as they were before the emergence of Solidarity, esult, some hardliners may fear that the Premier is serious in his oromises for economic and bureaucratic reforms. Some also may believe he is moving to dismantle martial law too quickly.
Walesa seems to*expect toole in Poland's future and does not appear to be contemplating leaving the country. He risks losing credibility with workers if he appears too conciliatory or seems to be actin; without first consulting Solidarity supporters.
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