THE OUTLOOK IN RUSSIA

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3079, 9 May 1917, Page 7

THE OUTLOOK IN RUSSIA

HARKED IMPROVEMENT ANTI-GOVERNMENT INTRIGUE SWAMPED . , Petrograd, May 7. itiere is a marked improvement in the _ situation. The ■■ anti-Government intrigues have compelled the sober majority of the inhabitants to proclaim their view. Hugo gatherings of Government supporters of all 'classes have proclaimed their adherence to tho Provisional Government, and have swamped the anti-Government-demonstrations organised by the extreme Socialists, who have been dominating the situation by sheer terrorism and bluff.—. The "Times." GERMAN SPIES AND UNDERGROUND AGENTS CANDID REVIEW OF THE WAR SITUATION. London, May 6. Tile "Daily .Chronicle's" Petrograd correspondent, telegraphing on May 6» says that the combination of Gerinan spies and underhand agents of tho old regime and tho Lenienist Pacifists have been carrying on for tho past fow weeks a, dangerous agitation in barracks and workshops. The movement met with some success ;'n the factories, but on Friday practically ali the soldiers declared themselves for the Government. A joint conference of ,the Provisional Government and the Workers' and Soldiers' Committee and tho temporary Duma Committee met on Thursday and sat all night. It was evident from the outset that both sides were anxious to'como to an agreement. Members of the Government presented a detailed account of the situation, v.'ithout attempting to conceal its seriousness. , * Prince Lvoff, the Premier, expressed his readiness to resign in favour of any who felt themselves stronger. M. Gutchkoff, Minister of War, candidly disclosed the conditions prevailing at the front. . Hβ stated that affairs there were serious. The present condition of the army gave ground for great anxiety, and immediate measures ■were necessary to restore discipline and raise the spirits of the men. M. Gutchkoff emphasised the opinion that the position -was by no means hopeless, but a continuance of the present conditions might have fatal results. Ho said it . -was popularly thought' that peace could be achieved simply by laying down arms. • He insisted that the enthusiasm and confidences created by such talk caused disorganisation and depression among the soldiers. He concluded that the Government wna not striving for any conquests. He believed tho ideal of annexations did! not attract anyone at tho present time. —Ans.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . ABOLISH THE HOHENZOLLERNS AND THE HAPSBURGS AMERICAN LABOUR'S MESSAGE TO RUSSIA. (Rec. May 9, 0.55 a.m.) Washington, May S. Mr. Samuel Gompers, on behalf of the American Federation of Labour, has sent a message to the Russian Council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Deputies, urging their co-operation against Kaiserism, which is the common enemy of the democracy. VThe American Government has the support of 90 per cent, of the people, including the working classes," he says, "and the only way for the Cgntm Powers to attain peace is by abolishing tho Hohenzollerns and the Hapsburgs." "Wo must dtivo this tyrannous bureaucracy and military caste from power. Let the German Socialists cease their undcrgrouLd plotting for an abortive peace in tho interest of Kaiserism. America, Russia, and the. Allies must make common cause to secure justice and freedom for humanity.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.

FIGHTING ON THE RUSSIAN FRONT (Rce. May 8, 10 p.m.) London, May S. A Russian official communique states:—"Near Vladimir Volynski, south of Zubilnoif, a company of the enemy's troops strongly attacked, lnit were driven back. On the Kabaravcezboruft' front an intense bombardment by the enemy is in progress."