RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12175, 26 November 1917, Page 5

RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.

ALL CALM IN PETROGRAD. GOODS FOR RUSSIA STOPPED. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received November 26, 8.35 a.m.) STOCKHOLM. November 25. The newspaper " Dagblad " states that, all is calm at. Petrograd. The theatre;; have ro-opened and the restaurants are crowded. All goods intended for Russia have been stopped at Haparanda, and are being sent back. NEWS OF KERENSKY. SENDING MESSAGES TO BRITAIN. GENERAL KALEDIN RULES CENTRAL RUSSIA. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received November 26, 8.35 a.m.) COPENHAGEN, November 25. The " Politiken's" Gbristiania correspondent states that M. Soskice, M. Kerensky's private secretary, is the bearer of M. Kerensky's message to Britain. He is safe, and is making plans for the immediate future. M. Soskice declares that the Bolsheviks undoubtedly negotiated with the German Government in order to attain power. He adds that Germany cannot make peace with Petrograd and Moscow, as these do not represent Russia. General Kaledin meanwhile is in power in middle Russia. SECRET TREATIES. PUBLICATION OF PAPERS. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received November 26, 8.35 a-m.) PETROGRAD, November 25Bolshevik papers have commenced the publication of secret treaties. The first instalment consists chiefly of ambassadors' telegrams referring to AlsaceLorraine and the Dardanelles.

A STATE OF CHAOS.

PARTIES DESERTING THE BOLSHEVIKS. SOLDIERY REFUSE TO RAID BANKS. PROVINCES CONTINUE TO ESTABLISH INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENTS. United Service. (Received November 26, 10.50 a.m.) LONDON, November 25 The "Observer's" Petrograd correspondent says it is impossible to see a way out of the political quagmire. Armed opposition apparently is finished, and the people are waiting in the hope that the Bolsheviks' Government will go to pieces gradually. All parties have deserted the Bolsheviks- The last to leave were the Socialists' left wing, the Internationalists and the Menshivks. M. Lenin's position is complicated by lack of funds, soldiers refusing to break into the banks wherein the peasants' savings nrp lying. The latest decree nationalises advertisements which are restricted to Government, organs, thx revenue going to the Government. Another decree confiscates the rich people's warm clothing. The provinces continue to establish independent Governments. A SEPARATE PEACE. GERMANY'S PRELIMINARY CONDITIONS. "'The Times" Service. (Received November 26, 10-50 a-m.) PETROGRAD, November 25-

Germany's preliminary conditions to entering upon peace pourparlers include the withdrawal of Russian troops for one hundred kilometres, the Germans retaining their present positions. CIVIL WAR. BOLSHEVIKS AND KELEDIN'S FORCES FIGHTING. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received November 26, 11.25 a.m.) COPENHAGEN, November 25. The '"National Tidende's" Berlin correspondent reports that fighting between the Bolsheviks and General Kaledin's forces has already begun. AMBASSADOR. REPUDIATES BOLSHEVIKS. THE ALLIES AND RUSSIA'S FOOD SUPPLIES.

ANOTHER RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT EXPECTED. Australian and N."Z. CaHe Association. (Received November 26, 11.25 a.m.) WASHINGTON, November 25. M. Bakhmetiev, the Russian Ambassador, has conferred with Mr Lansing, and has officially repudiated the Bolsheviks. Mr Lansing assured him that the United States ignores the Bolsheviks. It is considered certain that all the Allies will refuse to recognise them. It is believed that the Entente contemplates measures to prevent the Maximalists and tbe Moderates and Conservatives from diverting supplies in the latter's hands to the starving Bolsheviks. It is understood that, should Russia conclude a, separate peace, thus violating the London Treaty, she will invite serious consequences. Officials have not- lost confidence tbat the sane and intelligent elements will reconstruct a recognisable Government, and replace Russia among the Allies.

RUSSIAN OFFICIALS IN AMERICA

RESIGNATIONS AT EMBASSY

Australian and N.Z. Ca.ble Association. (Received November 26, 11.10 a.m.) WASHINGTON, November 25.

Three members of the Russian Embassy have refusing to act with the Bolshevik Ambassador, Bakhmetiev, who remains at his post.

LENIN GOVERNMENT TOTTERING

SABOTAGE RAMPANT,

UKRAINE DECLARES INDEPENDENCE.

Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received November 26, 12.5 p.m.) STOCKHOLM, November 25.

A Bolshevik official dispatch states that an attempt to form a coalition Government failed.

Polling for a Constituent Assembly has already been completed in the Navy and has been begun in the Army. The elections were held in the cities on Sunday.

Acts of sabotage are occurring throughout the country owing to tho non-submission of the Socialists, who continue to trust General Kaledin'a ability to carry out a counter-revolu-tion .

The " Nya Dagligt Allehanda" reports that the Ukraine has proclaimed complete separation from Russia. German newspapers regard the position of M. Lenin's Ministry as critical.

Politicians having influence with the people demand the retirement of nearly the whole Cabinet, particularly M. Trotsky. Another proclamation by M. Lenin authorises the different nationalities of Russia to form independent States.

The cable news in this issue accredited to "The Times" has appeared in that journal, but only where expressly stated is such news the editorial opinion of "The Times." Other cable messages, unless state? to the contrary, have been received through the Australian and New Zealand Cable Association-