COUNTER-PROPOSALS BY THE GOVERNMENT.

Colonist, Volume LVIII, Issue 14408, 19 May 1917, Page 5

COUNTER-PROPOSALS BY THE GOVERNMENT.

M. MILITJKOFF ASKED TO

RETURN

(Australian and N.Z. Cable Association)

(Received May 18, 6.40 p.m.) *

Petrograd, May 17

In response to tre proposals of the Workmen's and Soldiers' Council, the. Government has counter-proposed the following conditions: Firstly, all treaties with the Allies must be observed. Secondly, the Government's power must be absolute. Thirdly, strong measures to be taken against anarchy. Fourthly, the army to be maintained at full force. Fifthly, agitators to be forbidden access to the army.

As M. Miliukoff's resignation will mean tl;e withdrawal of all the National Liberals from the Government, he has been asked to return as Minister of Education.