RUSSIA'S INTERNAL REVOLUTIONS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3104, 7 June 1917, Page 7

RUSSIA'S INTERNAL REVOLUTIONS

GOVERNMENT DEFIED AT KRONSTADT SO-CALLED REPUBLICAN CAPITAL INSTALLED ON A WARSHIP Petrograd, Juno 6. '.'he so-called republics maintain their independence. They have issued defiance to Russia. The Commissnire representing tho Government at Kronstadt has left the island, which is entirely in the hands of the revolutionary troops. Tho cruiser Alexander 11, has been made the capital of Kronstadt, and all meetings of tho Provisional Government of the Port are held on board.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. REPORTED HINT FROM JAPAN IF RUSSIA WTttDRAAVi*— 1 (flee. Jimp 6, 11.20 p.m.) ¥ Now York, June 5. The "Now York Times'" AVashinglo n correspondent learns that. Japan has informed the Russian Government 1.1ia.1 if (he latter withdraws from the war Japan, in consultation with Britain, will consider what measures she will take. She is determined In stand by Hie Allies until Germany is defeated, and warns Russia, that a. separate peace.will place her helplessly under Herman domination. Anglo-Japaneso diplomats at l-'ctrograd are believed to have convinced (he Provisional Authorities that they must Bland fast, but the danger lire* with the ignorant masses, who are clamouring for bread, and ready for plunder and anarchy. Japan does not claim any in teres! in Europe, but she realises that RiiHsia' ; R decision may affect the situation in the Orient.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Aesn. GREAT LIBERTY LOAN A COMPARATIVE FAILURE HUGE ISSUE OF PAPER MONEY. (Rec. June 6, 11.20 p.m.) Petrograd. June fi. The subscriptions to the Liberty War Loan total a milliard roubles (roughly .£78,923,000). The "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent at Petrograd expresses the opinion that the loan has been a comparative failure, forcing tho Government to make, a huge issue of bank notes. The working classes charge the capitalists with not supporting the loan, thus forcing them to use. paper money. The result will bo that the rouble will fall still lower, the cost of living will rise higher, and the workers will be forced to make still higher demands. Tim official organ of the Workmen's and Soldiors' Delegates demands that the Treasury shall talre excess profits, and heavily tax incomes and property. Meanwhile tho enthusiasm aroused by M. Kerenski's speeches on the fighting fronts is growing in intensity.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn, GERMAN THREAT TO KILL ' THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR Stockholm, June 5. The Swedish Government has expolle an Austrian agent-provocateur, on ths ground that he attempted to persuade Russian workmen to murder Sir George Buchanan (British Ambassador at Petrograd).—Aus.-N.Z. Obis Assn. EXTORTIONATE DEMANDS BY CLOTHING STORE CLERKS Petrograd, June a. Six thousand clerks in clothing stores have been granted double wages, to be retrospective to the declaration, of war. Some clerks will receivo .£IOOO in back pay. Forty per cent, of the storekeepers ara unable to comply with tho demands, and have closed their premises. ON THE RUSSIAN BATTLE FRONT INTENSE BOMBARDMENT BY THE ENEMY. London ; June- 5. A Russian official report states: "An intense enemy bombardment is in progress in the region of Krevo (50 miles south-east of Vilna). _ "Kurdish forces attempting an attack southward of Brzingan were beaten off. We have occupied Rovansir, north-west of Kermanshah. The Kurds are retreating to Djevanrud."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable A-ssu.-Reuter. GERMAN REPORT. (Hoc. June 6, 5.30 p.m.) London, June 5. A German official report fctates: "Nothing of importance has developed on tho Eastern front, although lighting activity has revived at many points. -Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter,