THE RUSSIAN PROBLEM.

Northern Advocate, 17 November 1919, Page 5

THE RUSSIAN PROBLEM.

NO NEW POLICY

ROUMANIA SUMMED UP

(Received S a.m.)

LONDON, Nov. 14

In the House of Commons Mr Lloyd George said that the Government had an overwhelming sense of importance of establishing peace in Russia. It was essential to the world's reconstruction. The present condition contributed to the world's high prices, and German reactionaries were using it to strengthen their influence thereAn international conference would be held shortly to consider outstanding problems which the Peace Conference was unable to settle, including Russia. The Government had no intention of departing from its Russian policy as already enunciated. No new policy would be adopted without discussion in the House of Commons. The position in Western Siberia "wa s grave. General Denikin was unable to administer the conquered territory in South Russia. The Supreme Council's ultimatum to Roumania demanded signature to the Treaty within six days. It frankly enumerated Roumania's shortcomings, including delay in entering the war and abandonment of the war while four hundred thousand troops were available under arms. The ultimatum was not actually despatched, but announcement of its terms had brought a communication from Roumania to the effect that the latter was ready to sign.—A. and N.Z.