RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.

Mataura Ensign, 3 May 1919, Page 5

RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.

THE RUSsTaN FRONT. REASSURING REPORTS. LONDON, May 1. 'The liritish relief forces leave foi North Russia'in a few days. A Russian 'Bolshevik communique staves that in, the Archangel region wo advanced Lorn the left hank, of the Divna to the River Hkuvega. Floods hinder further progress. Ccneral ironside reports from Archangel on April 3(1: There has been no activity on the British front sines* April ’2B. Toree enemy hoars appeared on i-he Dvina River opposite ihe British from.. Deserters continue to arrive. LONDON, May 2. The British Governor of Archangel believes lluu with reinforcements now en route, a decision can he forced this summer. Tho Russians will soon clear the Bolsheviks out if- I lie Allies insist on the capture.Of Moscow and (Virogr:i<l’ , HELSINGFORS. May 1. The Allied position at Archangel is strong, and the is unwarranted. Tho Mur man position is firm as a rock.

KOLTCHAK STRIDES FORWARD. LONDON, April 22. A Russian Bolshevik communique relative to the. fighting against- rihe Siberians shows that Admiral Kolt- < hak in live weekly advanced 190 miles Odd is now within 100 miles of the A'olga. He has raptured the import ant town of Sapural. EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS. LONDON, May 1. An official announcement stares that the Bolshevik Government suggested exchanging imprisoned members of the British mission in the Caucasus lor certain Russians. Negotiations • arc proceeding for the release of all British prisoners in Bolshevik hands.