BOLSHEVISM

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17726, 10 September 1919, Page 5

BOLSHEVISM

EVACUATION OF ARCHANGEL. LONDON, September 7. . The British are- now evacuating Archangel.—A. and N.Z. Cable. COMMANDER. KOLCHAK. ALLEGED APPEAL TO JAPAN. _ LONDON, September 8. A Bolshevist wireless message states that Admir.il Kolchak has appealed to Japan for help, offering as compensation the Russian portion of Sakhalin and the Ussori region.—A. and N.Z. Cable. GENERAL DIETRICH'S SUCCESS. BOLSHEVIST FORCES TRAPPED. ANTI-BOLSHEVIST THRUST EXPECTED. LONDON, September 8. (Received Sept. 9, at 7.50 p.m.) The Omsk correspondent of The Times says: General Dietrich's Third Army has scored an important success, routing two " Red" divisions, representing half the enemy's forces opposite Sarakov. The Bolshevists fell into a trap while planning a flank attack. The achievement is re° fiarded as a prelude to an extensive antiBolshevist thrust, in which the Cossacks are pledged to render exceptional services —Times. SUGGESTED "DIGGING IN." FROM WHITE SEA TO BLACK SEA. PARIS, September 8. (Received Sept. 9, at 8.5 p.m.) M. Rousset, in the Petit Parisien, advocates the Allies "digging in" from the White Sea to the Black Sea, and abandoning their efforts to reach Petrograd and Moscow.—A. and ft.Z. Cable. THE NORTH-WEST GOVERNMENT. ALLEGED SECRET TREATY WITH BRITAIN. AT EXPENSE OF KOLCHAK. PARIS, September 8. (Received Sept. 9, at 8.5 p.m.) The papers publish a secret treaty between the British and the North-west Government, suggesting that the Allies now recognise this as the real Russian Government, transferring the power from Commander Kolchak to Generals Lianozoff and Yudenitch. Apart from the supply of munitions and food, tho treaty aims at facilitating recruiting among prisoners of war now in Germany on "be-half of the Ivorth-west Government. Tho treaty- promises a credit of a billion roubles for the purchase of the machinery necessary for the re-birth of industry. Russia, in return, recognises Britain's special interests in the Baltic, acknowledges the debts of the Russian Empire, and rjromises not to enter into important commercial relationships with Germany while the billionfl credit continues. She also promises to institute a democratic regime, based on universal suffrage.—A. and N.Z. Cable. GOVERNMENT EVACUATION POLICY. GENERAL IRONSIDES'S INTERVIEW. NEWSPAPER AND CLUB SPECULATIONS. LONDON, September 8. (Received Sept. 9, at 9 p.m.) In connection with the Russian situation, the Daily Express singled out Mr Churchill for a special attack. This is exciting comment in political and military clubs. It is pointed out that General Ironsides's interview is dated June 7, and doubtless represented the Government's intention at the time, but the temper of the country has considerably changed. The Governmen has now given a categorical assurance regarding evacuation, and it would mean the downfall of the Government if Mr Churchill were allowed to initiate another Gallipoli contrary to the pledge. Some attribute the Dailv Express's attacks to Lord Beaverbrook, who was largely responsible for the formation of the coalition, but Lord Beaverbrook is still ill. The general impression in newspaper circles is that the campaign is not connected with possible political developments. Nevertheless it is possible that some Minister, who is aware that Mr Churchill is desirous of leaving detachments of British troops in North Russia, wishes to put a spoke in Mr Churchill's wheel. Military officers admit Colonel Sherwood Kelly's bravery, but they have not formed a high opinion of his judgment or discretion in connection with difficult military or political problems. It is semiofficially stated that General Ironsides's interview, as it appeared in the Archangel Gazette, was the official Russian version. Inquiry has been instituted to ascertain how it was passed for publication. The real idea" was that Russian forces should carry out the scheme with British assistance.—A. and N.Z. Cable. GENERAL GOUGH'S RETURN. HE REFUSES TO BE DRAWN. LONDON, September 9. (Received Sept. 9, at 9.30 p.m.) General Gough has returned from the Baltic. He refuses to make a statement. Tho Dailv News says the'fe are good grounds for saying that he opposed further intervention.—A. and N.Z. Cable. GENERAL YUDENITCH'S ARMY. A DOLEFUL ACCOUNT. NECESSITY FOR ALLIED ASSISTANCE.

LONDON, September 9 (Received Sept. 9, at 9.30 p.m.) The Daily "Express's Reval correspondent interviewed General Yudcnitch, who stated: "My armv is hungry, ragged practically barefooted, and without tobacco, while the Bolshevists number 45..000, are well equipped, and have abundant artillery, machine guns, and ammunition. Petrograd cannot be taken without generous material support from the AUies anrl the eo-oneration of the Esthonians and M. Lianozoff. who is a wealthy oil merchant, at the head of the North-west Government." General Yudenitch emphasised the difficulties of persuading the Esthonians to advance beyond the frontier. M. Lianozoff hopes to secure Allied recognition and professes optimism regarding the fali of Petrogrod: but his colleagues admit that the outlook is not promising. General Yudenitch hopes for success before the winter is dying or dead.—A. and N 7. Cable.

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