RUSSIA.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16758, 7 June 1920, Page 3

RUSSIA.

BOLSHEVIK REFORMS. ABOLISHED IN THE UKRAINE. By .Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received June 7, 11.30 a.pi.) WARSAW, Jufae 5. The Ukrainians have abolished the remains of the Bolshevist of nationalisation. Poland and the Ukraine arc unable alone to bear the burden of rehabilitation, and would welcome outside help. All Europe is interested in the re-opening of tho southern door of Russia’s granary. MORE HEAVY FIGHTING. POLES REPORT SUCCESSES. LONDON, June 4. A general Bolshevik offensive has begun between the Pripet and the Dnoiper. Advanced Polish posts were driven in, but hitherto the Bolshevik success has boon unimportant. Red attacks northward of tho Pripet wore repulsed.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. LONDON, Juno 5. Reports from Warsaw state that the Polish armies are advancing victoriously between the Dvina and tho upper Borcsina. taking many prisoners. They repulsed Bolshevik- attacks on a fortified position at Bzccvca, inflicting great less, and forcing the enemy to retire in confusion. 'Hie Poles captured two armoured trains which had been bombarding Kryzepol, in the Ukraine. —Ans.-N.Z. Gallic Assn. Paris newspapers state that Rnisilnff has been arrested by tho Bolsheviks owing to heavy losses in his recent fighting. ~