RUSSIA'S SORRY CASE.
EXACTIONS AND EXHAUSTION. (Received 8.40.) AMSTERDAM, Dec. 8. The Dutch Minister at Petrograd, who has returned, speaks freely of the terrible conditions in Russia, and appeals to the workers of all nations to assist against the Bolsheviks' tendencies. The Minister characterised Bolshevism as "the end of civilisation translated into practice. Its principles are high wages for no work, the taking of others' property without punishment, and no taxation." The situation in Petrograd was one of utter exhaustion. He had never dreamt of such corruption and tyranny. The future seemed hopeless, and if Russia were left to herself she would be completely and utterly ruined." —Reuter. COPENHAGEN, Dec. 8. The winter is terribly gripping in Northern Russia. Petrograd is a city of death. Many are insane througi hunger, and thousands are dying ol starvation. Hundreds daily are fchrowr into common graves. The pensantr* are without fuel, and are becoming foodless. The Bolsheviks, fearing the Allies' arrival, are again endeavouring to exterminate the hour.reeish. The dead include distiwnHhpd authors, commercial men, and Social Deeocrats. The German soldiers hnve left the Baltic provinces, which have earnest- ' ]y annealed to the Allies for help. The British Fleet has arrived a 1 Reval, and is landing troops anc quelling Bolshevik, excesses,—Reuter
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Northern Advocate, 9 December 1918, Page 3
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