INTERVENTION IN RUSSIA

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 241, 29 June 1918, Page 7

INTERVENTION IN RUSSIA

M. KERENSKY IN LONDON REVIVE!) INTEREST IN THE SITUATION ALLIED ASSISTANCE URGED London, June 27. 11. Kerensky's dramatic appearailcq in London lias revived interest in tho situation in Russia, where opinion in favour of the Entonte is steadily growing. Tho Bolshevik. Government is daily losing ground, and now depends almost entirely upon the Army and - the working classes in the town, for support. It is anticipated in soino quarters that Germany intends to attempt a new coup with the object of radically changing the method. of government, and it is feared that the reactionaries, owing to the hatred of the Bolshevik methods, may turn to Germany for salvation. Meanwhile Bolshevik insurrections are breaking out in- many pares of European Russia, assisted by the Czecliu.jimaks, Tho reported arrival of tho Grand Dui;e iUicnael at the Czecho-Slovak headquarters after his escape from Perm gives additional importance to the movement. It is reported that the Czechoslovaks hold Ekaterinburg, east of the Urals, and are also approaching Pove-l-ino, where the Cossacks from Orenburg have joiued the revolt. The peasants are supporting the Czechoslovaks. A largo number of these surrendered early in tho war, owing' to lack of sympathy with Austria. Tne Czecho-Slovaks hold many sections of the trans-Siberian roilway, and-so dominate-the situation west of Tomsk. M. Kerensky. is strongly in favour of united Allied intervention. He states that the vast majority of Russians refuse to recognise the Brest Litovsk treaty, and . that the Russian military forces will eventually join in an eifort to drive out the Germans. M. Iverensky admits the difficulties in _ securing cooperation between the various anti-Bol-slievik parties, but is convinced that these could be overcome. He considers, that the Allies must take a clear lino against the Bolsheviki, who overawe the people because they control the-artillery, munitions, railways, and the. machinery of government. 11. Kerensky's insistence on joint Allied action does not exclude Japan contributing the bulk of-her. effectives. '~.■ '. . ■„!. -.; .: The immediate effect of M. Kerensky's. visit, has. been to deepen Britain's sympathy with Russia. He intends lo visit France and America. Prominent Russians in London have appealed to .President Wilson to favour Allied intervention to prevent Russia being drawn within the sphere of German influence. They point out that delay is' dangerous, and that the Russians are in entire accord with President Wilson's war aims. No pcace will be stable unless Russia is renewed and restored.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AN INTERVIEW. London, June 27. M. ICercnsky, in an interview, saidtliat despite the horror of the Bolshevik regaiiO, he could see reason to hope that a prompt regeneration <;f Russia would occur. The closest friendship with the .•wiles was vital. Tne Bolsheviki, willingly or unwillingly, were working in the interests of Germany, but their days are liuniueral.— I "The Times." STATEMENT BY LORD ROBERT CECIL' MINISTER DECLINES TO BE DRAWN (Rcc. June 28, B.lo' p.m.) ' London, June 27. In the House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil (Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs) said that the Allied. Governments were constantly discussing measures for saving Russia' from German 'invasion, domination, and exploitation,- butihowas 'unable to'make a"definite statement at present on " the question-of intervention. -Reuter.■■■ smm aid WILL NOT~BE~MILITABY. New York, June 27. The Washington correspondent of the New York "Times" says I hat the United States iuteiids to assist Russia without delay, but her assistance will not be military. She will aim at a commercial, industrial, - and agricultural upbuilding of Russia. The Government will consult with tho Allies, and will ask them 10. assist in this economic building-up pro-cess.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A TRI-PARTH'E conference SIBERIA, CHINA, AND JAPAN. New York, June 27. The United Press . Stockholm correspondent states that representatives of the Siberian, Chinese,, ami Japanese Governments are holding a conference, which it is learned is for the purpose of bringing the Chinese and Japanese to assist in tho war against the Germans in Siberia. Japan is. asking for privileges in regard to tho exportation of minerals from Siberia in return for her> lielp-Atis.-iV.iS. Cable Assn..

ANTI-BOLSHEVIK MOVEMENT GROWING I SERIOUS CRISES IN THE,INTERIOR. 5 Amsterdam, Juno 27. ' ■ Reports from Moscow state .that the 1 anti-Bolshevik movement is' growing. : Hunger revolts are increasing and mar- ' tial law has been proclaimed in tho Uoveinmeni of > Ufa and the Government mid town of Novgorod. The situation [ in tho Government of Saratoff is seriou^. .Differences of opinion have resulted ill 1 the suspension 'of. the' German-Russian Commission for the exchange of prison--1 ers. The fact that tho Russian prisoners vastly outnumbered the German led the Russians to propose a proportional 3 exchange, but the Germans would only 1 agree to a man-for-man exchange, thus ! retaining a large surplus of Russians for war ivorL—Aus.-N.Z.' Cable Assn. I SITUATION DESPERATE 1 OVERTHROW OF BOLSHEVIKI i IMMINENT. . fflec. June 28, 10 p.m.) '" l Helsingfors, June 27. The situation in Russia is desperate. ! The overthrow of the Bolshevik regime 0 is expected soon, accompanied by bloody street fights. Tho Red Guards, at Petrograd are already firing on tile-population " at the slightest excuse; Tho new Siberj inn Government, refuses to provide Russia with grain wliilo Lenin remains ruler. ' Hundreds are starving to dentil every day. ' The people's only cry is .for bread,. Thousands of Russians are digging trenches from Pargala to the Gulf of Finland. The reason is not known, but. Finland is watching these movements with anxiety.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. j DELEGATION TO BRITISH LABOUR , SHAMEFUL PEACE TREATY MUST . BE ABROGATED. ' ' Stockholm, June 27. A delegation of Russian social revolutionaries has sent greetings to the British Labour Conference, declaring that the liquidation of tho Bolshevik Government must precede tho revival of Russia, and that the shameful Brest Litovsk Peace Treaty must bo abrogated. Tho delegation hoped that the British Cttn- : ferc-nco would be followed by tho. con--1 vocation of an International Socialist - Conference, which would give humanity ; tho desired democratic peace—Aus.-N.Z, . Cable Assn. GERMAN-FINN ADVANCE ON RUSSIAN , . TERRITORY Now York, Juno 27. Mr. Dosehfleurot, cabling to the Now York "World" from Murmnn, in Rus--1 -sia, says that tho Finns .and Germans ore steadily advancing on Russian territory towards the Murmnn .railroad. 'I'liey aro advancing along llio Torneo and'Kocda Rivers, and from Ivopia \Ma • the Kem River. Forces aro now ap- " preaching in the direction of'the White 1 Sea. The Councils of Workers and Peasants in Northern Russia realiso that they

caii only be saved from German enslavement by Allied help. Germany is net keeping the Brest Litovsk treaty, os the Germans took part in operations against Russia, both in the Ukraine and in Finland. The present endeavour of the Germans is to cut off all communication between Petrograd and. the Arctic port.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RED TERROR MSIAN VILLAGES SANGUINARY ENCOUNTERS. New York, June 27. The United Press Stockholm correspondent stales that the Bolsheviki are sending Red .Guards into tlio villages to seize bread foicibly from the peasants. Battles ara raging in the Olentska, Viatka, lvurak, Simbirsk, Kasan, Kosbromakasan, ltiazian, and Orlolf districts, and hundreds of peasants and Red Guards have been killed. Sailors from the Baltic in Petrograd revolted and demanded the abdication of the Bolsheviki. Workers exploded tlio munitions and powder stores at Odessa and Ucntlori, to prevent their seizure by. the Germans. Many people were killed.—Aus.-N.Z. Cabie Assn. THE REPORTED MURDER OF THE EX-TSAR MERELY-A CANARD. London, June 27. 1 Further unconfirmed reports from Swedish sources of the murder of the exTsar are regarded in Copenhagen as canards. It is also reported that the Tssreviteh is dead. The latest reports tell of a desperate food situation in Petrogrnd, and of daily riots, suppressed by tho Bolsheviki with macliine-guns.—. "The Times."