RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15189, 9 April 1917, Page 3

RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.

A NATIONAL FUNERAL. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. PETROGRAD, April 6. In the national funeral of 180 victims of the Revolution a million soldiers and civilians participated. The factories, shops, and schools ■were closed. WISH OP THE DEPOSED CZAR. AMSTERDAM, April 6. The ex-Czar has sought the Provisional Government’s permission for himself and his family to live in retirement in Switzerland. GENERAL IYANOFF. MOSCOW, April 7. General Ivanoff has sworn fidelity to the Government and has been released under surveillance. General Ivanoff was recently arrested at Kief on suspicion of having helped Germany, NEW TROOPS LEA YE FOR THE FRONT. MOSCOW, April 7. The first troops starting for the front since the Eevolntion had a splendid send-off. They carried red banners inscribed “ For Free Russia,” ‘‘For the Future Republic,” "Down With William,” and “War to Victory.” STORIES FROM RUSSIA. PETROGRAD, April 7. Mr Wilton reports that a week ago the Soldiers’ and Workmen’s Council, on the pretext of anxiety regarding a counter-resolution decided to arrest all the members of the Duma, Executive Committee, and members of the Provisional Government. They sent soldiers to Tauris Palace, where the guard curtly said: “You want to arrest the Duma? Not much!” The Council's mandatories retired crestfallen. Anxious to restore their prestige, the Co«uncil then sent 150 soldiers to Harskoeselo to arrest the ex-Czar. The guards laughed at them, but agreed to allow them to have a glimpse at Colonel Romanoff (the ex-Czar’s new title) walking in the grounds.