KERENSKY WILL REMAIN IN OFFICE

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3156, 7 August 1917, Page 5

KERENSKY WILL REMAIN IN OFFICE

NEW CABINET BEING FORMED

A CONFERENCE THAT DECIDED THE FUTURE

(By Telegraph—Press A«sooi*tion—Copyright). Potrograd, August 5. On M. Korcnsky's decision to resign, MM. Terestchonko (Foreign. Minister), Tchernoff (Minister for Agriculture), Godneff (State Controller), and Lvoff followed suit. M. Kerensky, ( after oonsultation with the Socialists, decided to remain, and the other Ministers, also decided to withdraw their resignations. ;fThe formation of a new Cabinet is proceeding. The Moscow conference has been. ' fixed for August 25. An Historic Conference. M. Nekrasoff (Vice-Premier) presided at an historic conference, which ended . at'six o'clock in tho morning. M. Terestchenko (Foreign Minister) summing up the debate, said- that the anxiety of all parties to reach an agreement guaranteeing the safety of the oountry. The sitting was suspended to enable the parties to settle their . | differences. Subsequently it was announced that the five chief parties ft'ore prepared to entrust M. Kerensky with'the reconstruction of the Government, on conjdition:— , , 1. On behalf of the Socialists.—That the Government adheres to its declaration of July 21. ' .2. On behalf of the Cadets (Constitutional Democrats).—That the Government enjoys entire freedom of poliey, and'not to be subject to influence or pressure by political parties. All parties were agreed that M. Kerensky was the only man able to assure the government of the country. M. NekrasofE announced the terms of the compromise, and immediately communicated with M. Kerensky.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable 'Assn. [Tho declaration of July 21, as cabled, stated:—"The Socialist Ministers, in Agreement with the executive <x>mmittee of the Workmen and Soldiers' Dele- . gates, have issued an -ultimatum demanding immediately the proclamation of a . republic, the abolition of all class divisions, ranks, badges, and medals, the reform of the land, financial,"and economic systems, firm measures against tie counter-revolution, and the, dismissal of all unfaithful generals."] (Rec. August' 7, 1 a.m.) Petrograd, August G The Ministers have placed their resignations in the hands of M. Kerensky in order to facilitate the formation of the new Cabinet.—Renter. ~ ' ' "RUSSIA IS NOT A NATION OF TRAITORS.": . Paris, August 5. 1 Rodzianko, President of the Duma, has sent a message to the Paris "Joursaying that in spite of .the uneasiness of the. present situation, he is convinced. of the final triumph of the Allies. "Russia is not a nation of traitors. She will remain in her old position, and take her place in the alongside the Allies."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. A "NEBULOUS PROCLAMATION." London, August 5. A' messago from Pstrograd states that the Soldiers' and Workmen's Council has addressed a nebulous proclamation to the peoples of the world, declaring that tho continuance of tho war will-place the world in a tragic position, and will endanger the Russian Revolution, the overthrow of which .will mean the perpetuation of. schemes of aggression.—Aus.-N.Z., Cable Assn. GERMAN SPIES IN RUSSIA LINKS BETWEEN LENIN AND THE ENEMY. London, August 5. A report from Petrograd states that the Crown Prosecutor - has announced 1 that as "the result of investiption a vast German spying system throughout Russia has been disclosed. 'Ihe anarchist lenin is proved to be a German agent. The evidence uncovered close relationships between tho Leninites and the Germans, by means of which Berlin provided funds for propaganda work among the troops. The retreat of the . Army was due to German agents.—The "Times." ' I LAYING BARE THE CORRUPTION QF THE OLD REGIME DISCOVERIES BY THE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY. (Rec. August 6, 9.20 p.m.) ir .- ~ Petrograd, August 5. AX. Muravieft, Chairman of the Commis-flon which is investigating tho charges against ox-Ministers and ex-officials of tho' old Tegimo, reports that the • entre pre-rovolutionary Cabinet is liable to prosecution. Some of the departments did not exist a single day without crime. The Commission possesses documents proving that these Ministers played a criminal game with tho Dnma ' Ministers held undated forms, signed by tho Tsar, authorising the dissolution of the Duma. Tho Ministry for tho Interior employed a special staff to open private letters in the Post Office.. The Commission discovered cupboards full of extracts from these letters. A summary of the most important extracts were submitted to the Tsar. Tho trials of tho ex-Ministers and ex-officials, which will shortly take place, will furnish' striking illustrations of tho lawlessness of Russia's old regimo.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. WHY GENERAL GOURKO WAS ARRESTED (Rec. August 6, 10.5 p.m.) ~, Petrograd, August 5. General Gourko was arrested in consequence of Ihe discovery of a letter assuring the ex-Tsar of his faithfulness, and stating that he would adjust himself to the now regime until tho possibility of action arrived.—United Scrvice. , ■ ' ~~ EX-MINISTER ARRESTED FOR PECULATION. (Rec. August 6, 9.50 p.m.) , fetrograd, August fi. M. Choxtov, Homo Secretary in tho old regime, has been arrested, accused of squandering <i million Cablo Assn. N GENERAL SENTENCED TO.DEATH. j(Rcc. August 6, 9.50 p.m.) Petrograd, August 6. , General Korniloff has courtmartiallod General Maeriky, commander of tho ''famous Guards regiments, for disobeying the order to firo upon deserters. Ifanvikv mm sentenced to death.— Cable Assn.

; A FREE POLAND INSISTED ON (Rcc. August C, 9.50 p.m.) ~ , .... . Stockholm, August.!!. •i?° i.i ■ If. Baszynski has given to the Dutch-Scandinavian Cominittco tlio views ot tho Polish Social Democrats. 'L'htry claim all the rights of .v lle!i_ people, and an independent and united Polish State. Thov assert that tliero is no possibility of a lasting democratic peace in Europo without a free Poland.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE SITUATION AT THE FRONT RUSSIAN COUNTER-ATTACKS INCREASING. . (iiec. August G, 9.20 p.m.) i ti • _ ... i. l i . London, August 5. nf T^v?i USSI wI lr . ' r ?"° <lrovc back an "i the direction ?i -TitS • -Doljo&wood, east of CV.crnowitz. The enemy has occupied tlio villages of Moloia and Joubauski, south-west of Bojan. The enemy, after a battle westwaid ot tho SeretiL, captured A'eifradovz. Wo retired under pressuro toMo°Ass^ C Reutc < r le cll cmy has occupied Yarno."—Aus.-N.Z. THE FIGHTING ON THE 11USSO-RUMANIAN FRONT. '(Roc. August C, 10.5 p.m.) In the recent fighting in tho Putna and Casin Valleys, repulsed all the attacks that were launched by the enemy with tho obiect of regaining positions. Iho enemy is devastating, now areas which we were forced to abandon, pillaged everything in tho neighbourhood of Soveia, and carried off .the inhabitants to work 111 Hnngary.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. GERMAN OFFICIAL REPORT. A Gorman official report states: "There , aro violent r!rtai°x"' near Brody and.tho Zbrucz River. AVe are advancing southwards of tlio Dniester in tho direction of Chohn. AVe pressed back tho Russians, after a battle, from Itadautz, and crossed tho Bistntza between Lunga and Brostcni Aus -N Z Cable Assn. . CAN THE ENEMY SUSTAIN HIS OFFENSIVE The "New York World's'' Stockholm correspondent states ttat' Germany'and Austria-Hungary are being skilfully prepared to reocivo news of tho petering out of the oilensive in tho direction ot Russia. Military critics are emphasising tho growing resistance and orderly retreat of tho Russians. Some believo that Eindenburg does not in tend, tho invasion of Russia, but will abandon tho attick attersweoping out tho Russians from Galicia and Butowina, for tho purpose ot convincing Russia that tho Central Powers have no lust for connuest.-Aus-Cftblo Assn.