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THE GERMAN ADVANCE ON PETROGRAD

A FORTNIGHT MAY DETERMINE ITS FATE

ENEMY'S JUGGLING WITH POUND

m, n „ . Petrograd, February 21. ihe German offensive continues, in the direction of Vitebsk, Molbdctch--5°,. f msk -, .it is believed that Reshitza (fiftv miles north-east of Dvmsk) has already fallen. Opinion at Headquarters is that, if the northern advance contonues, the fate of Petrograd will be decided within a fort-nignt.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn,

BOLSHEVIK DEMOBILISATION STOPPED

-r, . ,-n i , Nfl ' w Y° rk i February 21. ' i , Petrograd states that" the authorities have ordered the demobilisation of the Russian Army and Navy to be stopped, and have also ordered the troops to resist the German advance. Preparations are being made to defend Petrograd.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable -Vs<m

GERMAN ULTIMATUM ACCEPTED

LENIN VOTES AGAINST TROTSKY (Rec; February 22, 5.5 p.m.) ,i „ ~ n . , Potrograd, February 21. The Bolshevik Government has accepted the German ultimatum by five votes to four., Lenin was the principal advocate for the acceptance of the demands, declaring that peace was mxessary in order to save the revolution, troteky favoured war. • As the Germans advance they are issuing proclamations urging that further resistance is futile rho Germans are trying to cut the Libau-Romen railway. The Russian Red Guards and soldiers are offeriiw no opposition to the Germans. ihey are retiring and leaving their ammunition and supplies behind.—Aus.-N.Z.-Cable Assn.

. POSSIBILITY OF GUERRILLA WARFARE

(Rec. February 22, 7.30 p.m.).

. , , ~ _ , Uoimon, «;hruary 21. Hie Da/Jy Chronicle's" Petrograd correspondent states that the Bolshevik Government, believing that the German solfflers would refuse to attack revolutionary Russia, were surprised and alarmed by the German advance, and decided to suspend the demobilisation and ordered the retiring troops to destroy their, military stores. The Russian front has ceased to exist owing to desertions and demobilisation. Any resistance will be by guerrilla warfare, r. r£• i 11 ?" 8 ', , say 3) "apparently intend to force an entrance into tho Gulf-of 1< inland and land troops on tho Finnish coast. A captured armv order signed by Prince Leopold; states thai the object of iho advance is not annexation, but the re-establishment of order and the prevention of tho spread of anarchism into Western Europe."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

GERMAN OFFICIAL REPORT

(Rec. February 23, 1.20 a.m.)

_ , London, February 21. A German official report states have occupied Leal, in Esthonia, and reached Pernigal and Lensal, on the Gulf of Riga. "We lmve traversed Wendell, and . are now approaching Wohnar, while betwen Dvinsk and Pinsk we are pressing eastward. General Linsingcn reports the occupation of important railway and road junctions, llovno has been cleared of the enemy Our prisoners include a general, 425 officers, 870 men; and the booty totals 1303 guns, 4500 motor-cars, and one thousand railway carriages, many of them laden with food."—Aus.-N.Z Cable Assn.-Reutef.

ALEXIEFF'S PLAN OF CAMPAIGN

A BLOCKADE OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL RUSSIA,

(Rec. February 22, 7.30 p.m.)

„ , , , Patrograd, February 21. General Alexieff has elaborately planned a conjunction; of forces with Generals Korniloff, Endel, Markoff, and Deueken, to seize the railways, cut off all communication with Central and Northern Russia from the south, and make a clean sweep of the Southern Bolsheviki if the blockade becomes effective. It is stated that the Bolsheviki fear tho superior discipline of Alexieff's army, his ability,' and his large staff of officers. The results of tho plan ultimately will depend on Alexieff getting sufficient artillery and munitions,—The "Times."

KALEDINiS SUICIDE CONFIRMED

(Rec. February 22, 8.20 p.m.)

Petrograd, February 21. The report of General Kaledin's suicide is confirmed.—United Service,

VON KUHLMANN ON THE UKRAINE SETTLEMENT

THE POLISH OUTCHY ABOUT KHOLM.

Amsterdam, February 21. Dr. von Kuhlmann (German Foreign Minister), referring in the Reichstag to the economic treaty with the Ukraine, said that special arrangements would be made to enable the transportation of huge supplies from the Ukraine, of which Germany would have the advantage for the present year. During the discussion, lierr Westarp (Conservative) expressed unmixed joy at the peace, but advised the greatest reserve in dealing with lvholm Dr. Kuhlmann, replying to questions, said that tho representatives of the Ukraine and Poland had not conferred before the settlement, owing to the rapid conclusion of peace. The Bolshevik attack in force in the Ukiaine proved the existence of food supplies. The delegations anticipated tbat_ the Poles would gravely question the cession of Kholm, but it wa3 essential to make peace speedily, Contiovcrginl questions would only result in uncertainty. Trotsky's opposition to the Rada only arose when ho realised that the Rada was conducting a Ukrainian and not a Great Russian policy. -Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. TUMULTUOUS SESSION O'E AUSTRIAN R-EICHSEATH. Copenhagen, February 21. There was a tumultuous session of tho Vienna Reiehsrath (Lower House of tho Austrian Legislature). The House was crowded, and when the President began reading tho Emperor's congratulations on the peace with the Ukraine, the-Polish deputies walked out of the Chamber, singing the Polish Anthem. The Czechs demanded the cessation of hostilities agaiust Russia. There was a, great uproar, and the Czechs shouted down Dr. von Seiiller (Premier). —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. STATEMENT BY AUSTRIAN PREMIER. ' (Rec. February 22, 8.20 p.m.) . Amsterdam, February 21. Dr. Seidler (the Austrian Premier), speaking in the Reichsrath, said that the Ukraine was convulsed by civil war. The whole of Russia was in a state of anarchy. Chaos reigned everywhere, and was constantly extending. Every man's hand was against his fellow. All the prophecies about the transport of foodstuffs were futile.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. UKRAINE A PAWN IN A DEEP-LAID SCHEME. London, February 21. ; Nowspapor comments on the Polish outcry suggest that Germany would welcome an Austro-Polish embroilment, Austrian and German interests in Poland have always been antagonistic. Germany now wishes to convey the impression in Poland that slio is reluctant to cede lvholm, so as to throw the odium on Austria. Germany, at the same time, really welcomes the opportunity to develop her Eastern schemes beyond tho Blac-k Sea. The ces> sion of Kliolrn would enable her to play the part of friend and ally to tho Ukraine. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SWEDISH INTERVENTION IN FINLAND PROPOSAL DENOUNCED BY THE PREMIER, ■ , , ' ~ , . Coponhagen, Februar-v 21. Tho Premier of Sweden had a triumph in the Rigsdag in denouncing tho proposal to intervene actively in Fmand. The debate rovealed that the official Conservatives disavow the activist policy.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

DESTITUTE RUSSIANS IN SWITZERLAND

MANY THOUSANDS RUINED BY BOLSHEVIK REGIME.

i • i , Berne, February 21. ,11 /l!,r st ? tos , t , smt 6inco H'O Bolshevik advent in Petrograd RinnJ U :a Ces f } mt . zerland j! a \'o stopped, and many thousands of Ruslans hue become destitute. Swiss hotelkeepers and others have allowed t Col \ l mUo n t ?, lod - ! 7 ( 5 Ind1 nd b ? ard ?n The Swiss Government now pptals to the Boishcviki to acknowledge this generous hospitality by a —Aus-N Z C Cable g Assn lan ''Cities, aggregating twenty million francs.

BOLSHEVIK THIEVES AND MURDERERS.

has ' S , re t P ? rt6d f, ,' om Helsingfors that all the thfstato Bank sions eOU T?" "• sent t0 I'etiogpad for the purchase of arms and provisions lJ le Russians systematically loot the homes of all residents who do Ml :^° U I . r6Volutlon .- Resistors are shot. The Red Guards continue to Times " 5 Wa r P nsoners - Many naked corpses have been found.—"The

SPREAD OF TYPHUS AT THE CAPITAL,

'Nt, v v t ~-.17 , , New York, February 20. e^ow. York Worlds Petrograd correspondent states that typhus is spreading fast. Ihe Petrograd hospitals are filled to overflowing, and 60 por cent, of tho cases are fatal.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

GENERAL YANKOVITCH SHOT BY THE RED GUARDS

(Rec. February 22, 11.35 p.m.)

Petrograd, February 21. Wiien Mohilefr was evacuated General Yankovitch. a.former Chief of the Genoral Staff, was taken prisoner. While travelling by train to Petrograd he attempted to seize his revolver, when he was told that he would .n, mt s" ed in a fortress > and tlie Red Guards thereupon shot him dead — The Times."

GERMAN MENACE IN SIBERIA

(Rec. February 22, 8.20 p.rn)

m„. t tt i ■ j. i ~' ■ •! . Shanghai, February 21. telegrams from Harbin state that the German prisoners in Siberia-are entirely tree, and'many are openly trading in German goods, while others are coming to Northern Manchuria with Russian passports, which mav be purchased for a hundred roubles. Prompt Allied action will be necessary to combat the German occupation of thes6 districts.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE NEGOTIATIONS WITH RUMANIA

(Rec. February 22, 5.6 p.m.) tk uri„i , n•, I, , , . Amsterdam, February 21. tlx. 2w vSV u ei ? j ? tha J 'V lew of the new development in -Aus-NZ clbto Assn' 11 epartUre for Focsani ma ? Probably be deferred.

TURKISH ARMY APPEARS AT TREBIZOND,

(Rec. February 22, 5.5 p.m.) t in i • i i it, Petrograd, February 21. . A lurkish army has appeared before Trebizond.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. nnuWlfl '' I- Y re f nei T l ber e d, was captured by the Russian Grand .Uuke .Nicholas after a brilliant advance over the snows.]

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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 134, 23 February 1918, Page 7

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THE GERMAN ADVANCE ON PETROGRAD Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 134, 23 February 1918, Page 7

THE GERMAN ADVANCE ON PETROGRAD Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 134, 23 February 1918, Page 7

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