IN RUSSIA.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VI, Issue 1628, 3 May 1919, Page 9 (Supplement)

IN RUSSIA.

ARCHANGEL FRONT.

(A. &«N.Z.) - LONDON, May 1. General Ironside reports from Archangel* under date April 30, as follows:—There has been no activity on the British front since April 28. Three enemy boats have appeared on the Dwina River opposite the British front. Deserters-continue to arrive. RELEASE oFPRISONERS. (A. & N.Z.) LONDON, May 1. An official announcement states that the Bolshevik Government has suggested exchanging the members of the British Mission taken prisoner in the Caucasus for certain Russians. Negotiations are proceeding for the release of all British prisoners in Bolshevik hands. FIRM AS~A ROCK. (A. & N.Z.) HELSINGFORS, May 1. The Allied position at Archangel is strong, and anxiety is unwarranted. The Mnrman position is as firm as a rock. DECISION POSSIBLE. (A'. & N.Z.) LONDON, May 2. The British Governor of Archangel believes that with the reinforcements now en route a decision can be forced this summer. The Russians will soon clear the Bolsheviks out if the Allies insist on the capture of Moscow and Pctrograd. KOLTCHAK'S ADVANCE. (A. * N.Z.) LONDON, Apr, 22 (delayed.). A Russian Bolshevik communique relative to the fighting against the Siberians shows that Admiral Koltchak, in five weeks, advanced 190 miles, and is now within 100 miles of the Volga. He has captured the important town of Sarapul. I