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IF + = © cONFIDANTIAL © RY 100-161445 HOFFMAN was not introduced by anyone. He introduced and had shown two short films, one entitled, "Off the Pig," | showing objectives of and demonstrations by the Black Panther Party, and the other, described as the official statement of the Youth International Party, consisted mostiy of scenes of police battling rioters and scenes apparently from old silent novies. HOFFMAN's speech, which followed the films, was one and a half hours of disjointed and rambling statements relating to him being charged with conspiracy at Chicago, Illinois, and his coming trial. He talked about the alleged attacks of him and other persons at the Democratic Convention in Chicago during the summer of 1965, and of his fighting in the streets for "What he Believes In". He was particularly critical of police in general and educational systems. HOFFMAN's statements were frequently punctuated with obscene and vulgar words and sacreligious statements. Specifically, HOFFMAN stated his trial in Chicago scheduled for September 24, 1969, will be a "success"; that they will be defended by the greatest assemblage of legal talent this country has ever seen. He said they are seeking permission for FIDEL CASTRO, who he described as a lawyer to practics law in Illinois and assist in their defense. He said he is required to keep the FBI informed of his whereabouts. In referring to recent campus disorders at Columbia and Cornell Universities, HOFFMAN said, "The flower children have grown thorns" and "the spring offensive has begun". He said he has been accused of using dirty four letter words, but the only four letter word he has introduced is "work." HOFFMAN remarked that a school (Gonzaga University) 4s a business and "Don't think you're going to be let in on it." He said the students were learning nothing worthwhile and were wasting their time. He said, "We are fighting the establishment (or police) insanity with our own insanity.”