TCHICHERIN REPLIES.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume VII, Issue 2051, 10 September 1920, Page 7

TCHICHERIN REPLIES.

NOTE TO GREAT BRITAIN.

COMPLAINT OF INSULT.

By Cable. — Press Association. — Copyrii/ht. (Renter) LONDON, Sept. 9,

Tchicherin, Commissioner for Foreign Affairs, replying to the Rt. Hon. A. J. Balfour's Note, says he is of opinion that the latter is under an illusion as regards the RussoPolish military situation. He endeavours to show that the Russian setback before Warsaw was merely the unsuccessful result of one particular operation, and argues that the situation there has even altered to Russia's advantage because reinforcements have been dispatched. He charges Mr Balfour with repeating insulting accusations relating to the non-disclosure of the proposal for the formation of a Polish Civil Militia. Referring to Mr Balfour's observation regarding the Soviet's supposed failure to promote the welfare of the poor,Tchicherin launches into a highsounding description of the opportunities now afforded to the masses to en.joy the marvels of art formerly withheld from them, and tells how palaces have been converted into great popular clubs, where elevating entertainment abounds. TROUBLE IN PETROGRAD. (ItPutor) . LONDON, Sept. ft. Friction between the Communists in Petrograd has reached a climax. At a Communist meeting at which shootings occurred, 10 persons were killed and 20 wounded.