RUSSIAN SITUATION

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11999, 12 February 1920, Page 5

RUSSIAN SITUATION

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Feb 10.

Speaking in the House of Commons Mr Lloyd George said the only British forces remaining in Russia were at Batonm, from which they were rapidly withdrawing to Constantinople, where they were needed. He agreed that Europe conld not be restored without putting Russian resources into circulation. Every democracy in the world would like to see that done under any but the Bolshevik regime whose horrors shocked mankind. Russia must he restored under an antiBolehevik regime, but it was perfectly clear Bolshevism was not crushable by force of arms. The volunteer army during Its occupation of large tracts in South Russia, unquestionbly managed to alienate the population. The Bolsheviks, daring their re-advauce, profited by past experience and avoided doing so to the same extent; He dwelt on the difficulties of an attempt to create a ring of fire which should advance and crush out Bolshevism owing to the little likelihood of all border States participating. There was additional difficulty in the lack of funds, which neither France, America, Italy, nor Britain would undertake to furnish. London, Feb 9. A Moscow wireless message states that Red Forces occupied Odessa on the 7th after three hours fighting. The enemy offered fierce resistance. Guns rattled through the streets, firing point blank. Galacians formerly attached toPetlura’s forces opposed the Reds. The town is being bombarded by enemy ships. Paris Feb 9. The whole of Ukraine is revolting against the Bolsheviks. Those between Kasnatin and Kieff have been disarmed. Paris, Feb 10 According to reports from Kharbin the remnants of Koltchak’s forces have been reorganised and joined the Czecho-Slovaks advancing on Irkutsk. Received Feb 12, 9 a.m. London, Feb 9 1 A Moscow wireless report states that one British and one Russian cruiser are bombarding Odessa where we have captured enormous booty. BLACKLISTED JOINING BOLSHEVIKS. Paris, Feb 10 Reports from Helsingfors state that many Germans are joining the Bolsheviks, and include a number of the “blacklisted” officers.