RUSSIA

Evening Star, Issue 17366, 31 May 1920, Page 4

RUSSIA

KRASSIN'S TRADE MISSION. Frees Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. Australian and N.Z, Gable Association. • LONDON, May 29. Che ‘ Daily Express ’ states that Litvin, oflt is intriguing against M. Krassin. the Bolshevik trade delegate to England, in order to make the latter’s mission a failure, mid is urging the Moscow Government that Krassm’s Bolshevism is doubtful, and his powers should be strictly limited. The paper adds that M. Krassiu is a capable business man, and every member of his delegation was left as hostage in Soviet hands. ' lb is understood that France and Italy have expressed a wish to be consulted before Air Lloyd George lakes action regarding the Krasein mission. Probably# M Millerand ami Signor Nitti will come to Loudon shortly, apart from the four official delegates. INVASION OF PERSIA. c , LONDON, May 29. the Soviet Government have replied to lersias protest against the bombardment and occupation of Enzeli (on the south shore of the Caspian Sea). It indicates that the soviets will not further advance, and also suggests that the forces will shortly be withdrawn. THE POLES’ CAMPAIGN. . LONDON, Mav 29. A Boishcnk communique states that there lias been fierce ffighting on the Kieff sector, noth alternating successes and repulses. The Poles continue to press in the Borisoft region.