RUSSO-POLISH ARMISTICE

Waikato Times, Volume 93, Issue 14486, 8 October 1920, Page 5

RUSSO-POLISH ARMISTICE

TO BE SIGNED TO-DAY. POLISH TERMS ACCEPTED. BY MOSCOW’S INSTRUCTIONS.' (Australian and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received October 7, 7.35 p.m. LONDON, October 6. It is officially confirmed that the Russo-Polish armistice will be signed by Friday. The Morning Post's Riga correspondent stales that .loffe, head of the Soviet Legation, noting under Moscow’s instructions, hastily accepted almost all the Polish terms, including a share of the Russian gold reserve, but the amount was not agreed on. IMMEDIATE PEACE DOUBTFUL. RED ARMY DEMORALISED, SURRENDERS EN MASSE. (United Service.) Received Oeloher 8, 12.20 a.m. LONDON, October 6. The Times’ Warsatv correspondent expresses doubts as to whether immediate peace will be secured. He says that the Bolsheviks made a last great effort and fought hard, but were thoroughly beaten, everything now proving that utter demoralisation has set in in the Red armies. In many cases the regiments shot the military commissaries and then surrendered en mass. General Wrangel is anxious for pushing the Polish war In prevent the Bolsheviks concentrating for a winter campaign on the southern front. General Wrangel’s emissaries prophecy that another month's pressure by the Poles as well as on the southern front will set all Russia in revolt against the Communists.

The latest reports from Warsaw states that the Bolsheviks have accepted all Poland's proposals, and that an armistice has been signed. Peace negotiations must commence on the 15 th. BALTIC CREWS REVOLT. Received October 7. 12.20 a.m. STOCKHOLM, October 6. According to advices from Kronstadt the crews of the Baltic fleet revolted, refusing to Join their ships. LATER, POLISH GAINS. (Australain and N.Z. Cable Assn.) Received October 8, 12.25 p.m. LONDON, October 7. Under the Russo-Polish peace terms Poland secilres a new corridor separating Lithuania from Russia, and also direct railway connection with the Lettish ports. ,