FINNISH GOVERNMENT

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 53, 2 March 1918, Page 5

FINNISH GOVERNMENT

AN- APPEAL TO THE KAISER

(Australian aid N.Z. Oabl® Assoeiation)

(Rec. March 2, 11.10 a.m. 3 COPENHAGEN, March 1The Finnish C-overnment has written to the Kaiser, asking, as its mightiest protector of Crenrmanic culture and evangelic faith, if he will obtain security for the Finnish people who are striving for full liberty and peaceful development, by demanding at Brest Litovsk that 'the 'Russian troops be withdrawn from Finland and that steps will be taken to see that the measures are carried into effect at once. 'The White Guards (Finnish Government troops) commenced a determined offensive on Tammerfors on Tuesday. Japan DECISIVE MOVE EXPECTED. (R«ut«r's Telegrams.) WASHINGTON, Feb. 28. If her action is sanctioned Japan can land 200,(XX) troops in Siberia within two weeks to protect Allied interests and supplies. Shortly afterwards half a million, more men would be available. As a result of the. negotiations now proceeding between the Governments concerned, a decisive move at Vladivostock is expected. JAPANESE PUBLIC NOT EXCITED. ♦ Australian and N.Z. Cable Association) TOKIO, Feb. 28. The newspaper Nichi Shisbun says the Allied Ambassadors are handling the Russian situation in conjunction with the Japanese Government. The press unanimously believes that the {Russian developments must involve Japan, but the public are not excited. JAPAN'S ASSISTANCE NOW OF MAXIMUM VALUE. (Australian and N.Z. Cabl* As«cciation) (Rec. March 2, 8.40 a.m.) NEW YORK, March 1. The newspapers discuss at length Japan's possible participation in Siberia pointing out that her assistance is now of maximum value. The New York World's Washington correspondent learns that Japan considers Russia by her collapse has forfeited the sphere of influence in Northern Manchuria. China shares this view. A TRIBUTE FHOM MR PETER DAWSON 1 . Mr Peter Dawson, the famous singer, whose phonograph records delight millions of people all over the world, has paid a tribute to the excellence of Heenzo (Hean's Essence), the great moneysaving remedy for coughs, colds, catarrh and other chest and throat troubles. He recently wrote: —"I am glad to say that a few doses of Heenzo (Hean's Essence) costs only 2s. Added _to water and sweetening it produces a pint of the finest quality •Cough mixture money can buy. Sold by chemists and grocers, or post free on receipt of price from "Sean's Pharmacy, Wan^p.nui.

ENERGETIC MEASURE* PREDICTED JAPAN'S INTERESTS END-AN-GERED. EFFECT OF RUSSIA!? COLLAPSE. (Australian and N.Z. Oable Association (Rec. March 2, 11.10 a.m.) LONDON, March 1. It is generally believed that Japan intends energetic measures if peace is concluded at Brest Lftovsk. She is determined to prevent the Germans seizing the copper and platinum mines in the Urals. She is desirous also of saving vast munitions stores at Vladivostock. It is understood she has already approached America. Japan is even willing to co-operate with American troops if the Allies consider it advisable. _ The Daily Chronicle's diplomatic correspondent states that Japanese active intervention in the war is strongly favoured by France, particularly by M. Clemenceau (Premier) and M. Pichon (Foreign Minister). Public opinion in England is awaiting the Government's definite lead, i It is well known that General Foch (generally regarded as the man who will be appointed Generalissimo if such a position is created) in November foresaw the possibilities and the matter was discussed at the Allied War Council at Paris. It is now obvious that Japan cannot remain a spectator of events while the placing of Russia under complete subjection to Germany is imperilling Japan's existence as an empire. JAPANESE ftMRaSSADQR AT LONDON REPEATED CONFERENCES WITH FOREIGN MINISTER.

(Australian and N.Z. Cable Association)

LONDON, Feb. 28.

Special significance is attached to the Japanese Ambassador's several visits to the Foreign. Office. He conferred with Mr Balfour to-night. RUSSIAN PROPOSAL TO JAPAN AMBASSADOR'S DEPARTURE DELAYED. (Reuter'p Telegrams.) TOKIO, Feb. 28. The Government is considering a • scheme of industrial mobilisation. The Japanese Ambassador has postponed his departure from Petrogr-id, as it is believed t.hat the Russian Government has made a new proposal JAPAN'S MOTIVED 'MANCHESTER GUARDIAN CRITICAL. LONDON, Feb: 28. The Manchester Guardian deprecates placing excessive reliance on the Japanese and exaggerated estimates of Germany's capacity for eastward aggression. It suggests that if Japan takes Vladivostock, Harbin, and Asiatic Russia it will be through self-interest. THE BOLSHEVIK* Y "AMBASSADOR^ DENOUNCED BY SIR GEORGE CAVE. LITVINOFF LOCKED OUT OF HIS EMBASSY. DEPORTATION OF KAMENEFF. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Asaoaiati>n) LONDON, Feb. 28. When Litvinoff and his staff arrived at the so-called Russian Embassy office in Victoria street, they found the doors barred and all the plates removed. The landlord's agent opened the door, but prevented Litinoff from entering. He offered to refund the rent tor the unexpired portion of' the tenancy, but Litvnoff refused. The agent informed Litvinoff l that the furniture must be removed.

Sir George Cave (Home Secretary) in the House of Commons, replying to questions, said Litvinoff could not be allowed to circulate revolutionary literature in munition works.

Sir George Cave declared that we would continue diplomatic relations with 'Russia. Litvinoff camp not as an ambassador but to engage in revolutionary propaganga. If he had been an ambassador he could not have remained for ten minutes. He issued a manifesto of such a nature that many had been seized. He also conversed with British soldiers, but he would not be allowed to do so again. He had now given a promise that he would not engage in propaganda. I'f the promise was broken he would not be allowed further indulgence. The position of Kameneff (one of the Bolshevik delegation to England and France) was the same. He came as a Bolshevik envoy to France, but the French .Government did not allow him to land. The only course therefore was to send him back to Russia. The Government refused to allow Kameneff to address meetings, and they had decided to ask for an Or-der-in-Council preventing _aliens_ from addressing meetings and indulging in propagandja. These foreign envoys came to recommend Bolshevism, which had brought Russia into its present condition. Sir George ridiculed the idea that British workmen would listen to such doctrines, but the Home Office was bound to take steps to prevent propaganda causing unrest among the Russians in t.he British Army, in. the East End of London, or engaged in munition works. Litvinoff denies the ' assertions made by Sir George Gave in the House of ■Commons that he used the aliases Finkelstein and Buchanan. He says he has protested in the strongest manner. to the Government, especially against a Cabinet Minister spreading false information. He declares that the Russia.n people will, regard Sir George Cave's action as a gross insult which may lead to grave consequences. Kameneff wag not allowed to cash a cheque for £SOOO. He will return _to Petrograd forthwith, France refusing him admittance.

ENSIGN KBYLENKO BOLSHEVIK COMMANDER-IN-OHTEF. "Who is Ensign Krylenko " is the title of a recent article in the Russkoye Slovo about the present Bolshevik com-mand'er-in-chief of the Russian armies. According to the Russkoye Slovo, Krylenko first 'became known during the Russian revolution in 1905. At that time he assumed the name of Comrade A'bram, which led' many to believe that 'h e was a Jew. "Krylenko, now a middle-aged man," the article says, "is a native of Littlb Russia. Early in life he devoted himself to the interests of the people, on account of which he was many a time persecuted' 'by the police and gendarmerie. *H e joined the partyi of Lenin and became one of the most enthusiastic champions of extreme radical Socialism. He is popular mainly among the city proletariat; the peasantry and the 'intellagents' are foreign, if riot to him.

"Krylenko is tr-ave and fearless. He is one of the typical Russians of whom the Russian psychologist Dostoyevsky said: 'lt is not he" that created) the idea, 'but the idea created him.' "He took part in the uprising of the Black Sea fleet, and was one of the leaders of the Sweaborg revolt of sailors." The ' present Bolshevik commander played an importantrroel e in the revolution of 1905, after the ' failure of which he had' to remain in hiding. He did not reappear in public till' the outbreak of the revolution of 1917. (A recent cable massage reported that an attempt was made ■ on Krylenko's life. He was shot- at by a Socialist and wounded iu *Vhe neck.) AUSTRALIAN SOCIALISTS AND RUSSIA. .DELEGATE REFUSED' PASSPORT. (Rec. 9.45 a.m.) MELBOURNE, This Day. The delegate of the Austrian Socialists to Russia has been refused a passport. rBA DEMANDS OF THE CENTRAL POWERS. {Rec. March 2, 11.10 a.m.) LONDON. March 1. The Frankfruter Zeitung_ (a journal representing financial interests) says the terms the Central are demanding ftrom Roumania include cession of Carpathian passes to Hungary and economic concessions.