KERENSKY MARCHING ON MOSCOW

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 76, 22 December 1917, Page 9

KERENSKY MARCHING ON MOSCOW

GRAND DUKE NICHOLAS LEADING LARGE FORCES TROTSKY HOWLED DOWN BY THE PEASANTS By. Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, December 20. A message from Haparanda declares that M. Kerensky is marching his troops to Moscow, and that the Grand Duke Nicholas l has gathered a great army of Royalists and Cossacks in the Caucasus.—"The Times." UKRAINIANS- DEFEAT THE BOLSHEVIKI. Petrogfad, December 20. ' Reports from Odessa state that, after three'days of sanguinary fighting between the Ukrainians and the Bolshoviki, the Bolshevik leader was killed and an armistice was arranged. Criminals are pillaging the houses aud shops, but probably order will soon bo restored—Reuter.

KALEDIN AND THE BOLSHEVIKI

COSSACK -LEADER'S TEEMS FOR CESSATION. OF.CIVIL WAR. v ' New York, December 20. Tho "Evening Post's" correspondent at Petrograd, writing'on Wednesday, states that the Cossacks occupied Rofctoff on December 17:- The Maximalist infantry joined the Cossacks, and the rearguards surrendered. General Kaledin lias communicated with the Bolshevik headquarters, proposing the cessation 'of civil war; He stipulates that the Maximalists shall not interfere with'the .'affairs, of the' Don district, .and insists on-the immediate formation «f 'a National Government.—Renter.: . A BAD RECEPTION FOR TROTSKY " - . '/- ' ~ . "DOWN WITH THE EXECUTIONER!" V. Potrogr'ad, December 20. M. Trotsky (Bolshevik Foreigu Minister) attempted to address the Peasants' Conference. There was a terrific hubbub, and the crowd killed his horse, amid crics of "Blood-drinker!" and "Down with the Executionerl' Trotsky withdrew, and addressed liis supporters in another hall.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable 'Assn.' ■ ' CAPITAL IN A STATE OF SIEGE. i 1 • ' Petrograd, Decemoer 19. The city has been declared in a state of siege.. All street gatherings a'o prohibited, and no one is allowed out after nine o'clock at night. An order has been issued transferring the administration of the fleets to the' Central Committees, and abolishing the admirals. The Central Committees will rppoint boards to direct tho naval operations.—Reuter. , RUSSIA'S WAR LOANS BALANCED BY THE BLOOD OF RUSSIA.. , Amsterdam, December 20. ■ . The "Kolnische Zeitung" is inform ed on. good authority that theßolsheviki consider that the loans for war purposes lmve been completely paid off. by. the blood of tho Russian people; but tliey will not repudiate loans intended for productive purposes, including, the railway loans to which Germany subscribed.' Arising out of tho armistice. Contra! Russia has agreed to an immediate exchange of civilian prisoners and tho improvement of the conditions for prisoners of war.—Aus.-N. Z. Cable Assn. . . BELATED HISTORY , FALL OF THE IvERENSKY REGIME. i London, December 20. The "Morning Post's" correspondent at Petrograd, describing the sack of tho AVintor Palace reviews the operations for capturing Petrograd. Tho approaches to the Winter Palace woro taken without opposition. The cruiser Aurora and three destroyers took up positions opposite., tho Palace. Kerensky, during his - tenure at the Palace, with his fraternity, maintained a royally extravagant state, guarded by Cadets who vere trustworthy.- Soldiers and . the Women's Battalion were also ordered to remain. Tho armament consisted of six guns and a score of Maxims, but no provision was made for victualling the force, which exceeded two thousand. After repeated defections, less than a thousand were left, chiefly l boys and women, to defend the Palace, the last territory Kerensky could command. . Kerensky 1 5 Escape. The garrison at-the Palace passed Tuesday night in a- state of panic. Kerensky escaped aboard a fast motor launch'in the early liours of the morning, along a little waterway between the Palace and the Hermitage. Kerensky and liis adjutant, disguised as Imperial lackeys, slipped out of the danger zone unperccivcd. The naval guns could have reduced, the Palace to ruins in ton minutes if properly served. The cruiser and destroyers merely fired blank salvoes at intervals for five hours. A few minor-guns'used shells; theso did not do much damage. The attack from the land side, was equally farcical. The soldiers who soiled Petrograd went to pieces when tho bullets liogau to fly. Six hundred men who were attacking the Palace fled in all directions when the women opened fire. Surrender of the Covernment. The Government surrendered on Thursday, and marched out with the Cadets, while the women wero brutally handled. Many were flung into the Neva, and many suffered indignities at the hands of the uniformed mob, who spent the next two days in destroyin g or removing priceless treasures. Like mad, senseless barbarians, they slashed innumerable great works of art, and portraits of the Tsar were torn' to shreds. Von Moltke's portrait alone was untouched. Carpets, rugs, and tapestries were cut into ribbons or used as wrappings for other loot. The Palace was like an anthill. For two days men were carrying great burdens, and motor lorries still larger loads of loot, including precious carvings, old china, and gold and silver dinner services.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

i LENIN IN SWITZERLAND

(Rec. December 21, 8.15 p.m.)

Berne, December 20. f Lenin -has reached Switzerland.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assu.-Reuter.

AUSTRIA AND THE ARMISTICE

(Rec. December 21, 8.20 p.m.)

Amsterdam, December '20. Speaking in the Austrian Reichsrath, the Premier stated that tho Central Powers would not try to secure groat advantages from Russia. i'o territorial or economic annexations would be the principle to be aimed at in a general peace, but such disinterested aims could not bo maintained 11 thoir enemies continued at war.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

RUSSIA'S TERMS ENDORSED BY GERMAN INDEPENDEN SOCIALISTS (Rec. December 21, 11.40 p.m.) Amsterdam, December 20. The Independent Gorman Socialists liave decided to support Russia's main peace terms, and have urged the domocratisatlon of Germany.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. FATE OF THE EX-TSAR / ,(Rcc. December 21, 8.10 p.mO London, December 20. Mr. Bourchier, the British correspondent in Russia, states that_ tho German military delegates from Brest Litovsk asked on behalf of the Kaiser for a statement of Russia's intentions concerning the ex-Tsar and the members of his family. The People's Commissioners sounded'the members of the Imperial family, who are still residing at Tsarskoe Selo. The latter rep.ied that the best "solution would be to let them go abroad. The_ Government stated that they agreed to this principle, but wished to obtain the decision of the Constituent Assembly.—"The Times." GERMAN COMMERCE LOOKS TO RUSSIA (Rec. December 21, 8.25 p.m.) Amsterdam, DecemEer 21. The president of the German Eeiohsbank has summoned the _ leading bankers to a conference to discuss the resumption of commercial relations with Russia immediately a peaco is signed'.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. BOLSHEVIK RAIDS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BIG SHIPBUILDING WORKS NATIONALISED. (Rec. December 21, 8.25 p.m.) Petrograd, December 20. The Bolshevik! at Kieff have declared war against the Ukrainians. The Ministry of Marine has nationalised the Niljolaeff shipbuilding works (valued at several millions sterling). The workmen arrested the management. The Bolsheviki have also seized 25,000,000 from the banks, at-Nijni-Novgorod.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.