The Universal League of Freemasons ( ULF )
and Czechoslovakia . He was pleased to note that a unique group was formed in Czechoslovakia bringing together both German- and Czech-speaking brothers , “ a delightful symbol of the growing harmony between the two parts of the population .” It was still a time of unity ! In his report , Lennhoff announced the upcoming formation of a Palestinian group . Other groups existed here and there , in France , of course , even though the situation there fluctuated significantly .
No matter the country , the size of these groups , the work undertaken , and the relations established with the obediences of their respective countries all remain unknown .
La Heroldo , a Tool for Communication
March 1931 finally saw the first
publication of La Heroldo , presented as follows :
Until now , the journal of the League has appeared under three different names and in three languages : “ Liga-Nachrichten ,” “ Bulletin ,” and “ Frata-Cheno .” Starting in March 1931 , following the reorganization of the information service , the League will publish a single official organ in two languages ( French and German ). It will appear regularly at the end of each trimester and will publish first and foremost all the communications of the executive committee , the Chancellery , and the Propaganda Office of the League . Our intention is then to publish a series of articles on every subject that could interest the Freemasonry of different countries .
This first issue gave information on the life of the organization and shared recent changes in the organization , like the transfer of administrative services to Basel and the elimination of the central office in Vienna . A “ propaganda office ,” however , would remain based in Vienna . Alongside the executive committee , it engaged in spreading the principles and goals of the League , organizing propaganda conferences , publishing German-language books , establishing relations with professional groups , and preparing the work of the congresses .
Subsequent issues help us understand the activities of the ULF and the problems it faced in the 1930s .
In issue 2 ( June 1931 ), there is a noteworthy letter by John Mossaz , 15 Grand Chancellor of the AMI , where he aimed to clarify the relationship between the League and the AMI :
[ ... ] I have always believed that the ILF and the AMI were pursuing the same goal , albeit with different means , and that the efforts of the ILF could hasten the success of the efforts of the AMI . It goes without saying that , since
15 Initiated in 1898 , John Mossaz ( 1876 – 1953 ) of Switzerland was also a dignitary of the Grand Lodge Alpina of Switzerland .
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