RUSSIA'S INTENTION.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 787, 18 August 1916, Page 11

RUSSIA'S INTENTION.

INDEPENDENCE OF POLAND. Australian ami K.Z. Cable Association. (Received August 18, noon.) PETROGRAD, August 17. A definite Russian pronouncement regarding the future of Poland is expected daily. The censorship has been relaxed, permitting a frank discussion of the question. Many writers point out that, whereas Russia has given the Poles vague promises, Germany has already granted several ardentlysought political rights. The tenor of the discussion has occasioned a widespread belief that Russia hopes to anticipate Germany's imminent s>roclamation of the autonomy of >oland. It is fully believed that the Kaiser's visit to Warsaw, to be made in the next few days, foreshadows a proclamation. Russian Poles are urging the Ministry to take action. They declare that Germany is really aiming to enlist Poles in the German arniv. It is estimated that there are 1.20(1,000 Poles fit for military service. Reuter's Telegrams. (Received August 18, 1.20 p.m.) BERLIN, August 17. The Kaiser has departed for Warsaw, presumably to proclaim isli autonomy.