THE NEW RUSSIA

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3033, 21 March 1917, Page 5

THE NEW RUSSIA

STATEMENT BY MR. LLOYD GEORGE

A LANDMARK IN THE WORLD'S HISTORY

RAPID ORDER FROM

CHAOS

London, March 19. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Asqiiith, Mr. Lloyd George 6aid the incidence of the Russian revolu- i tion would prove one of the landmarks , in the history of the world. It occur- j red with such dramatic suddenness that ; it could not bo followed in'all its de- i tails. There had been deep-Tootod dis- : content due to the inefficiency of • the Government's conduct of'the war. The soldiers were asked to take action against tho rioters, whose action was due to the shortage of food, but refused to obey orders —(cheers)—and gave their support to. the committee, of which the President of the Duma was leader, which committee was suddenly formed to preserve order. Subsequently, a strong Provisional Government was formed. After the Tsar abdicated the Archduke Michael placed his .services at the disposal of the Government. If he was called to the throne the voice of the ■ people would be expressed in the constituent assembly. There had been very little The new Government would receive the support of the \army and navy. Present information did not enable him to say that all danger was over, but the new Government had been formed for ■ the express purpose of carrying on the war with increased 'vigour. Mr. Lloyd George said that on Thursday he would move a motion of congratulation to the Duma. The British Government hoped the revolution would result aii closer union and more effective co-operation .with Russia and its Allies. The Government had every confidence that the Russian people, would find liberty compatible with order oven-in revolutionary times.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. ' . ANARCffIST ELEMENT AT WORK . UNWILLING TO FOREGO ' MOB v ' CONTROL. .•'■■.' Petrograd, March 19.. . •The delay in restoring normal conditions is due to the interference of the Committee of Labour Deputies. Wild and disorderly meetings are assembled by them daily, hoping to retain a hold on the soldiers of the lower classes. Some students of both sexes are blindly co-operating with the anarohistio propaganda. This -element realises that it will soon lose the power it temporarily usurped, and is now fighting tooth and nail against the ■ sober influences, and spreading the wildest rumours. It repeatedly stated thd.t the German nation had risen against its rulers, that the Kaiser had been slain, and that a deputation was coming to Russia to inaugurate, an era of universal brotherhood. Tho object of the rumours was to impress the masses ■that the war had ended and that the nation need no longer consider tho situ-, ation. Already there is a reaction amongst tho workers. The majority aro anxious to resumo their avocations. i It is reasonable to hope that the excesses caused by the anarchist,propa- . ganda, will rebound against the authors.—The "Times." .'■•.' GENERAL MLnNG~THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY ALL QUIET IN THE PROVINCES.

London, March 19. •, The "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent at Petrograd wrote on ; Sunday morning:—"There is a feeling that .the worst is over. Complete order, has been re-established in the streets, most of the shops are open, and the Duma is'no longer surrounded by a surging crowd. • Members of the. Cabinet are working at their respective Ministries.' Order,isibeing fashioned out of.chaos. The rod flag is everywhere, even over the Winter. Palace, which becomes national property, and will be used for the; Constituent Assembly. The organisation of the militia to replace the police is proceeding at top speed. The rood supply is. being set in orde?. ■ The announcement.of tne Tsar's abdication calmed the waverers. With characteristic elasticity the Russians, of all classes are adapting themselves to the new viewpoint. • . V ,Tbe manner in which tho Tsar abdicated slightly softened the general bit-' terness against tho Crown, but resentment against the Empresß remains strong. Cautious deputies who had not been near the Duma, since Monday returned on ■ Saturday, , looking greatly relieved. The Socialist parties, which were suppressed under the old order, are boing rapidly reorganised. All the executive and legislative power is now concentrated in the Provisional Government. The Tsar' appointed M. Lvoff President of the Council of Ministers just before his abdication. v News from the.provinces is reassuring. The revolution in Moscow- passed off like a holiday. Nows from Nishny Novgorod, Karkov, Minsk, and' other centres is equally cheering. Municipal counoils everywhere, have taken over authority.—Aus.-N.Z; Cable Assn.

ORGANISING THEIR POLITICAL FREEDOM

HOME RULE COMMISSION'S GREAT SCHEME. London, March 19. The Petrograd correspondent of the "Times" writes-.—The Procurator of the Holy Synod has ordered the removal of the Imperial chair. This action symbolises the abolition of "Caesaropapism." M. Kerensky has abolished the titlo of "excellency." and Ministers will be called "Mr." Home Rule Commissions throughout Russia are installing a colossal scheme of reorganisation. The elections will prohahly be postponed until after the war. \Vith the abolition of the censorship, all the newspapers are displaying much greater freedom, and Socialists and soldiers are publishing new journals. The newspapers are unanimously patroitic, and urge with blessings that the freedom obtained-' at suoh slight cost to lifo should be consolidated b.y fighting the- nation's hereditary enemies, who are eagerly watching to strike a blow against Russia. The correspondent adds that Russia, has acolaimed the new regime so joyfully that it is ridiculous to talk about the restoration of aiitooracy. The extremists will probably agreo to support the Duma until the gigantic general election has been,organised.—The "Times."

A DECLARATION TO THE CITIZENS

(Rec. March 20, 11.35 p.m.)

Potrograd, Maroh 19. The Provisional Government, in a manifesto to the oitizens, undertakes to provide the utmost necessary efforts to bring the war to a victorious conclusion, and declares its intention to observe the foreign alliances and agreements.—Renteiv

THE GRAND DUKE MICHAEL

RUSSIA FIRST, THRONE OR NO THRONE London, March' 19. 'An interesting episode occurred on, j ITriday, when the Prima Minister, M. 3eorge Lvoff, and the other Ministers went to the Grand Duke Michael's palace. The Regent said he would not hesitate to accept or reject the Throne If ne was convinced that the_ good of Russia would.be served by his action, The Ministers were not unanimous, and therefore he thought it best'to abdicate, handing over the -Supreme, power to the Government' of the Duma,—The "Times." SUNDAY MEsTJN PEIROGRAD STREETS CROWDED, .BUT ', .. . ORDERLY. Goponhagen, March 19. The streets in Petrpgrad on Sunday were crowded, hut the people were orderly. The palaces and'.public buildings were draped in "red. The Jews are enthusiastic concerning their chance of afgain obtaining full citizenship. It is ; reported from Moscow that the.workmen will resume .their employment.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. '.. DETESTED ipfER KILLED London, March 19. A. Stockholm message states that the Russian crowds felt special animosity against M. Ritjting, late Minister of Agriculture, who was killed during the revolution.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FINLAND WANTS HORIE RULE Copenhagen, March 19. Three Russian Commissions are visits ins Finnish towns and appointing officials. Great meetings supported the new Government, but expressed a wish for Home Rule for Finland.—Aus.N;Z. : Cable'Assn. i