GENERAL ALEXIEFF ADDRESSES THE MOSCOW CONFERENCE

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3178, 31 August 1917, Page 5

GENERAL ALEXIEFF ADDRESSES THE MOSCOW CONFERENCE

KORNILOFF'S WORST STATEMENTS CONFIRMED FRESH DISASTERS ON THE FIGHTING LINE London, August 2D. * At tlio Moscow Conference, General Alexiel? confirmed the worst that General Ivorniloif had said about the disorganisation of the Army. Tho old Army had a strong warlike spirit; tho present Army was poisoned and enfeebled by ill-inter-preted and ill-applied doctrines. It was split into two opposite camps—namely, officers and soldiers. The sense of duty on tho part of the soldiers towards their officers bad disappeared, and the officers were becoming veritable martyrs. Ho instanced an attack which had been launched; the troops taking part consisted of 2S officers, 20 non-coms., and 2 soldiers. Tho balance of tho soldiers coldly watched tho heroes perish. M. Prolaff, representing tho Engineers' Alliance, emphasised that the complete disorganisation of transport might htivo terrible consequences, and that tho armies might turn on Russia and commit excesses. Tho disorganisation of transport is largoly due to the extreme demands mado by the transport workers. Representatives of the Tfkraine.and West Russia declared that tho peoplo tliero were ready for any 6acrifioe. A country representative, M. Zette, said that Courland would never belong to Germany. A delegate from {Tie 'General Mussulmans Alliance declared that all Mussulmans in Russia fully supported the Government. 1 M. OrekofF, chief spokesman for tho railroad workers, declared that railroad men will disrupt a counter-revolution by tying up communications throughout ■ llussia. There was no doubt but that a counter-revolution was growing. M. Grouzinofß, representative of the 2emstovs, urged support for General KornilofF.—Reuter. HOPES OF NATIONAL UNITY; 'PRECARIOUS. London, August 29. Mr. Wilton, the "Times" correspondent at Petrograd, writes: "If hOM lingered in Russian .breasts that the conference at Moscow would accomplish a miracle of social healing it was quolched to-3ay. The Council of Worktnen*s and Soldiers' Delegates nave unheeded the appeals to sink their differences and save the country. They cheered M. Kerensky, if only to display opposition to General Korniloff."—The "Times." GREAT CONFERENCE CLOSED M. KERENSKY'S PARTING SPEECH. (llee. August 30, 7.i5 p.m.) London, August 211. The Moscow Conference has closed. The representatives of the agrarian organisations and banks evoked great indignation by declaring that tho Soldiers and Workmen's Committees had disorganised industry and also severely eritiC ' 3l l Kere^sky?^^ said that tho views expressed.at the conference manifested a desire to arrive at an agreement with tho Provisional Government. Ho said emphatically that the Provisional Government would not suffer a counter-revolutionary movement.—Reuter. AN IMPASSIONED DECLARATION. (Rec. August 30, 8.30 p.m.) Petrograd, August 23. At the closing of the conference, M. Kerensky announced the inflexible determination of tho Government to restore tho discipline of tho Army. Ho warned tlio forces of anarchy that they would find an implacable enemy m democratic Russia "As a Minister of Jnstico I abolished tho death penalty. As Minister 'for War I decree it necessary, and have partially re-established it. Ibis re-estab-lishment hurts us to the very sould, but lor the salvation of the country we will kill with all our soul."—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.1 GERMANY DISAPPOINTED. (Rec. August 30, 8 p.m.) Amsterdam, August 29. The reports oC the Moscow Conference proved a great disappointment to Gormanv, whoro it was hoped that Russia would forsako her Allies, The.newspfpers disclose a note of chagrin The "Igtal Anze.ge,£, nys:"Germany » prepared to offer Russia an honourable peace. —Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. ANOTHER COLLAESE ON THE BATTLE FRONT 'RUSSIAN DIVISION RETREATS IN DISORDER. London, August 29. A Russian official report states: "Stubborn enemy attacks in the direction of Ocna and north-east of Soveia resulted in varying success. In tho _ direction of i'ocsani the enemy attacked near Muntcheliu. Ono ot our divisions did not show tho necessary resistance, and abandoned its positions and fled in despair. Tho enemy continued to advance all day, and penetrated our positions in the region of Varnitza."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. 1 GERMAN OFFICIAL REPORT London, August 29. A German official report states [ "Wo stormed tho hill positions in Oitzu Valley. and captured the villago of Muntcheliu, west of Middleraarch. We pressed the enemy north-west on both sides of Susita Valley. Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. Reuter. THE GREAT BATTLE IN MOLDAVIA RUMANIANS'MAGNIFICENT STAND. 1 (Rec. "August 30, 7.15 p.m.) ; London, August 29. The "Times" correspondent at Jassy reports: "The great fortnight's battle in Moldavia was ono of tho most sanguinary of the war. The Rumanian First and Second Armies fought magnificently, sometimes launching fourteen counterattacks daily Tho Germans are constantly throwing in fresh troops, whereas tho Rumanians have not changed during tho fortnight's infernal lighting. The whole of tho Army and the people are inspired by frenzied hato of the Germans, whoso present offensive aims at occupying the whole of Rumania and disposing of it like Poland."—The "Times." ACTIVE HOSTILITIES IN FINLAND. \ Copenhagen, August 29. Numbers -were killed and wounded in n fight lasting several hours between tho Finnish population at Bjomeborg and the Russian garrison.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.