AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 31, Issue 27, 8 April 1919, Page 3

AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA.

BOLSHEVIST OFFENSIVE. LONDON, April 5. The Australian Press Association learns that the Bolsheviki assumed the offensive on April Ist and 2nd, but were repulsed. The enemy renewed the attack on the 3rd inst. The result of the fighting is still unknown. A critical time is inevitable until the White Sea opens for navigation again. The British river boats are now held up by ice around Archangel, whereas when the Dwina thaws the Bolsheviki will be able to use armed steamers before the AlMes can. As, however, the British hold the Murman Railway, it is hoped that some reinforcements will be rushed into Archangel by the middle of May. Aeroplanes are now trying to reach Archangel, where the food difficulty is increasing the danger. The military situation at Odessa is fairly satisfactory, but food is short, and it may be impossible to hold the town* ' It is reported that the Finnish troops in Northern Russia defeated the Americans. Mr Churchill telegraphed promising immediate aid. The War Office reports that General Shkur captured Vladikavkaz, finally defeating a Bolshevist army of 100,000. He took 50,000 prisoners and captured thirteen armoured trains and 200 guns.