REDS' ADVANCE

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 268, 6 August 1920, Page 7

REDS' ADVANCE

EXPLANATION DEMANDED BY BRITAIN SECRET RUSSO-GERMAN TREATY REPORTED (By Telepraph-Preaa Asßociatlon-OopyricM (Rec. August G, 0.5 a.m.) London, August 5. Though the contents of the British wireless Note demanding an explanation of Russia's advance in Poland is unknown, it is understood that it threatens the rupture of relations. Some of tho newspapers declare that it amounts to an ultimatum, with a threat of war. It is reported that a secret treaty was concluded between Russia and Germany prior to the advance on Poland, whereby, in return for ■ Germany's neutrality, Russia would eventuauy surrender Poland to Germany as security for Ger man credits in money and goods.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. ANGLO-FRENCH ACTION NEEDED. (Rec. August C, 0,25 a.m.) Paris, August 4. The "Echo de Paris" states that thq British and French will need to adopt !) common line of action regarding Russia by which the peril may be overcome — Aua.-NJZ. Cable Assn. ' AMERICA WILL CONTINUE NEUTRALITY Washington, August 4. The United States Government is giving serious consideration to the desperate plight of Poland, but in spite of urgent appeals' from Poland for moral or material aid, the present position of neutrality will bo continued, on the ground that the present conflict originated in causea to which the United States was not a party.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMANYmOPERATION NECESSARY TO SETTLEMENT 'OF EASTERN QUESTION. . (Reo, August 5, 7.50 p.m.) Berlin, August 4. Herr von Simons (German Foreign Minister), in an interview with the "Berliner Tageblatt," said he believed the Russians were certainly striving for the restoration of normal _ Tolations with Western Europe, and, in the long run the Eastern question could not be set tied without Germany's co-operation, it would ho deplorable, if Germany . could not participate in the London conference, for she had more experience than any other country. He opposed in where they were not wanted, hut Germany could still place her knowledge at the conference's disposal. He was not prepared to make a treaty with the Soviet unless Russia was ready to carry out her obligations to the Entente. i Referring to Mr. Winston Churchill's statement that tho time had not arrived for Germany to demand admission to the League of Nations, Herr von Simons stated that the Germans could not permit themselves to be used as mercenaries in connection with other peoplo's military plans.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn."

RUSSO-POLISH PARLEYS STOPPED BOLSHEVIKS ADOPT UNCOMPROMISING ATTITUDE. i (Rec. August 5,.5,5 p.m.) London, August 4. It is : highly improbable that negotiations with the Russian delegation will be reopened until Moscow replies to the British Note of/July. 29 regarding'the cessation of hostilities in' Poland. Meanwhile advices received this morning show that Russo-Polish negotiations are at a standstill, owing to tho Bolsheviks' uncompromising attitude. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. REDS' PROGRESS TOWARDS WARSAW SOVIET ESTABLISHED IN OCCUPIED DISTRICTS. London, August 1. A Russian communiquo reports that the Reds in the direction of Siedlicz, fifty miles east of Warsaw, have debouched on a sixty-six-mile front along the lino o£ the River Bug, which is Warsaw's natural line of defence on the north and cast. Tho river was crossed at several places after fiereo fighting. The seriousness of the situation is demonstrated by the fact that the French and British Missions have evacuated Warsaw. ,as well as Allied civilians.—Router.

London, August 4. Russian cavalr.y crossed the Polish defences on tlie Pissa and Narew Rivers, and are making progress towards Warsaw. A Moscow wireless message states that a provisional Soviet has been established in the parts of Poland occupied.—"The Times." {Rec. August 5, 7.50 p.m.)

London. August 4. A Bolshevik communique says:—"ln the Siedlicz direction we debouched on a sixty-mile front along the Western Busr, and crossed the river at several points, after fierce fighting."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. EXPECTED FALL OF THE CAPITAL GOVERNMENT PREPARING TO MOVE. . (Rec. August 6, 0.25 a.m.) Warsaw, August 4. The Government is preparing to go to Kalish in the event of being_ compelled to evacuate the capital. It is expected that the Bolsheviks will enter wituin 48 hours—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE TRADE' MISSION SECRETARY ORDERED BACK TO RUSSIA. London, August 4. Klisho, secretary to the Kambpeff Mission. has been ordered to return to Russia. No reasons are stated. _ His English wife is n Court milliner in Mayfair. Klisho was formerly a clerk in Vickers, Ltd.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. CONFERENCE WITH BRITISH PREMIER. (Bee.' August G, 0.5 a.m.) London, August 4. Mr. Lloyd George has a two-hours' conference with Kameneff and Krassin at Downing Street.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FINNISH-RUSSIAN NEGOTIATIONS BREAK DOWN (Rec. August 5, 5.5 p.m.) Copenhagen, August 4. Tho Finnish and Russian negotiations nt Dorpat have broken down consequent on the Soviet delegates rejecting all economical matters on a basis of status quo ante.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.