BRITAIN AND RUSSIA.

Gisborne Times, Volume LIII, Issue 5582, 10 September 1920, Page 5

BRITAIN AND RUSSIA.

PLAUSIBLE REPLY TO BALFOUR’S NOTE. WARSAW FAILURE AN ADVANTAGE TO REDS. HIGH STANDARD OF EDUCATION FOR POOR. (Received Sept. 9, 10.5 p.m.) LONDON, Sept, 9. Tchieherin, replying to Mr. Balfour’s Note, says that be is of opinion that the latter is under a delusion as regards the Russo-Polish military situation, and endeavors to show that the set-bark before Warsaw was merely the unsuccessful result of one particular operation. He argues that the situation there was even altered to the Soviet advantage, because reinforcements had been despatched. He clmrge s Mr. Balfour with repeating insulting accusations relating to the non-dis-closure of the proposal for the formation of the Polish civil militia. Referring to Mr. Balfour’s observation regarding the Soviet’s supposed failure to increase the welfare of the poor, Tchieher'n launches a high-sounding description of the opportunities now afforded the masses to enjoy the marvels of art formerly withheld. He tells how palaces have been converted into great popular clubs, where elevating entertainment abounds.—Reuter.