TERMS OF THE PEACE TREATY

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 143, 6 March 1918, Page 5

TERMS OF THE PEACE TREATY

RUSSIA TO DEMOBILISE COMPLETELY BOLSHEVIK PROPAGANDA TO STOP By Teleifraph-Piwa A6Booitttii4n~Cojiy.ri6ht . (Sec. March 5, 11.20 $.m.) ■■.'■■ : Amsterdam,- March 4. - Berlin has officially issued the text of the ppace treaty between Germany, 'Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Turkey on tlfie one hand and Russia. Article I stipulates that the contracting 'parties shall live henceforth in peace and friendship. :' Artiole ll—The contracting parties shajll refrain from all agitation and provocation against the existence <of the_ Government or the State, and spare the populations in occupied regions. Article lll—The regions lying west of a line agreed upon by the contracting parties, and'formerly belonging- to Russia, shall, no longer be Russian territory. This line in tjbe west shall bo fixed by a mixed Russo-Gernian Commission. The itogjons in question wik have no obligation whatever towards Russia a-rising from their former relations. Russia refrains from ail interference in the internal affairs of these territories,' and allows Austria! and Germany to determine .their future fate in agreement with tboir populations. Article IV.—Austria and Germany undeiiake, when a general peace has been concluded and the Russian demobilisation fully carried out, to evacuate the regions east of the line hv Article 111, so far as Article VI does not stipulate otherwiE|3. Russia will completely evacuate the Anatolian provinces as soon.' as possible, and return these to Turkey. The districts of Efdshan, Bs.toum, and Ears are likewise to be evacuated by Russia without jdelay. Russia will not interfere in the reorganisation of the constitutional and international conditions of these districts, but leaves these , , to the populations thereof, in agreement with the neighbouring States, particularly Turkey. - - ■ Article V.—Russia shall not delay to destabilise completely, in- ■ eluding the newly-formed forces, and transfer the warships to Russian harbours, leaving them there until a general peace has been concluded, or immediately disarm them. Warshipis hostile to the Quadruplico will be treated.as Russian insofar as! they aro within Russian control. The removal of mines in the ißialtic- Sea, and insofar as the Russian power extends in the Black Seia, will be begun immediately, and commercial shipping in these waiters is free at will immediately to be resumed. Mixed Commissions, will fix further regulations, especially as regards merchant ship's ajad routes which must ' be kept permanently free of floating mines. ' Artiole Vl.—Russia undertakes immediately, to conclude peace with the Ukraine; recognise the peace treaty between l the Ukraine and the Quadruplice; evacuate the* Ukraine immediatel'iv; cease agitation or propaganda against the Government and public institutions in the Ukraine, and evacuate without delay Esthonia and Livonia. Tho eastern frontier of Esthonia will follow tho lime of the Narva River. The eastern frontier of Livonia will run through Lake Pripus and Lake Pskoff to the south-west corner of Lake ,Pskoff ; thence over Lake Luban in thb direction of Levensof, on tide Dvina. Esthonia and Livonia will be occupied by ft German policßi force until security is guaranteed and order restored. Russia guarantees to release all arrested Esthonians and Livonians.—Reuter.

TREATY REGARDED AS A '"SCRAf? OF PAPER." Petrograd, March 4. The peace treaty signed with Germany is regairded as a "scrap of paper." Enthusiasm for fighting is highest here in' Petrograd. The panExecutive Council has called nn extraordinary sessiom of soldiers, peasants, and Cossacks to be held in Moscow on March 12, lichen it will bo decided ■whether to accept or reject peace. The Allied Cons'fcls have arrived at Moscow from Kieff.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. "RUSSIA MUST ACCEPT THE GERMAN TERMS." Petrograd, March 4. Lenin, who has definitely taken the leadership of the Soviets, condemns denunciation of the peace terms. He is obsessed by o(ne idea—the coming of a world revolution, and the triumph of the .Meanwhile, he says, Russia must accept the German terms.—"The Times." t KAISER SENDS BOMBASTIC MESSAGE Tso CHANCELLOR. (Bee. March 5, 8.10 p.m.) , Amsterdam, March 4. An official report states that the Kaiser has sent t&ie following message. to Count von Hertling, the Imperial Chancellor:—"The German sword lias borne our great Army and commanders, and achieved $ience with Russia. My feelinn- is of thanks to God, who has been with its, and is associated in our rejoicing for the Army's deeds."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. BITTER COMMENT BY THE "VORW&ERTS." (Rec. March 5, 8.10 p.m.) Amsterdam, March 4. The "Vorwaerts," commenting on tlic Russian peace terms, says:—"Russia ends the war unreconciled, and a policy of patriotin revanche, once it gets the lead, will find an easy game to play." The "Vorwi:erts" bitterly comments: "When the war is over Germany will stand utteirly alone and without friends, and her people will find they are faced in pw.co by a world of enemies."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. , I . CONGRESS OF SOVIETS TO MEET AT MOSCOW EFFECT OF PEACE TERMS ON NORTHERN RUSSIA. Petrograd, March 4. Aeroplanes dropped bombs in the neighbourhood of I'Vtitankw and Cliandol, killing two persons and injuring eight. This Central ]f!xecutivo Ims summoned an Extraordinary Congress of Soviet deputies toi ratify the pence terms. The congress will meet at Moscow on March 12. The people of Petrograd are not aware how the peace terms will affect Northorn Russia. Tliey may possibly include political reconstruction and additional territorial Stipulations.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Asan. AMERICAN EMBASSY BEING MOVED TO VLADIVOSTOK. 'fakio, March 4. The newspaper "Jiji Shippo" says that Mr. David R. Francis (American 'Ambassador to Russia) will move tho American Embassy Ma> .Vladivostok.— J>ne.-N.Z. Cable Assn.' !

BRITISH EMBASSY FROM PETROGRAD AT HELSINGFOHS.

(Rcc. March 0, 1.25 a.m.) London, March 5. Tho British Embassy and staff from Petrograd have arrived at Helsingfors.—Renter.

GREAT RUSH FROM PETROGRAD GERMAN ATTACK AND STAIIVATION FEARED. Petrograd, March 4. The fear of a German attack and starvation is causing a great rush from Pelrograd, especially of foreigner. Britishers—incluclinn the Embassy official's and tho_ Military Mission—esd.ped with difficulty. The indescribable disorganisation of the railways is riding to the miseries of the refugees. Jt is reported that soldiers broke into tbo British Embassy prior to its evacuation, and burned and confiscated doi uments. The officials protested to Trotsky, who replied that the Government had not ordered the outrage, and therefore was not responsible.—"The Tiroes."RUSSIAN TROOPS ORDERED TO CEASE HOSTILITIES BUT REMAIN IN THEIR PRESENT POSITIONS. (Rec. March 5, 8.40 p.m.) London, March 4. A Russian official report states:—"General Krylenko has ordered theRussians to cease hostilities, but to remain in their present positions. — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter.

AUSTRIA AND GERMANY TO DIVIDE THE UKRAINE WHEAT. (Rec. March 5, 10.25 p.m.) Borne, March i. 'Vienna newspapers state that Austria- and Germany have agreed to divide the Ukraine wheat equally.—Aus.iYZ. Cable Assn. JAPAN TO PROTECT ALLIED INTERESTS IN SIBERIA (Rec. March 6, 1.25 , a.m.) , r , - London, March n. The "Daily Mail" states that the Ambassadors, of Britain, France, and Italy are requesting Japan to protect Allied interests m Sibena.-Umted vice.GERMAN POLITICIANS AGITATED OVER JAPAN'S ACTION. , Amsterdam, March 4. German political circles are agitated over the projected Japanese action. Tlio newspapers publish inspired comments stating that Germany will not fight in Siberia, but if the Japanese menace Potrograd and attempt to rob Germany of her peace fruits she will re ylj quickly. • The majority of the papers regard the Japanese movement as bluff. In any case, they say, it would take months to render effective action.' Germany will only help Russia, jf asked, and then on her own terms.—Aus.-N.Z. Co.blo Assn. RELATIONS BETWEEN JAPAN AND AMERICA. I ' New York, March 4. The Washington correspondent of the "New York Times" reports that, it is semi-officially stated that the United States is hopeful that Japan will giv ß anurances that her troops Trill evacuate Russian territory when the present emergency has passed. The most cordial relations exist between Japan and America, particularly since the signing of the Ishii-Lansing treaty (in which Japan assumed the 'full risks of war, political, as well as material).—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.

RUMANIA WILL NEGOTIATE WITH CENTRAL POWERS (Rec. March 5, 8.10 p.m.) London, March 4. Renter's Jassy correspondent telegraphs:—"The Crown _ Council, the King presiding, decided to reply to the enemy ultimatum received on March 1, that Rumania haa decided to enter into peace negotiations with the Central Powers. The negotiations will open shortly at Bucharest."—Reuter. ARMISTICE CONDITIONS ACCEPTED BY RUMANIANS., (Rec. March 5, 10.25 p.m.) New York, March 5. A Berlin official report states:—"The Rumanians have accepted our armistice conditions."—Reuter. DECLARATION BY RUMANIAN PREMIER. (Rec. March 6, 1.25 a.m.) London, March 5. The Paris "Temps" Jassy correspondent states: "General Avereecu, the Rumanian Premier, declares that he is determined hot to sign a peace at any price. If the enemy terms are not acceptable, Rumania will see the utility of extreme resistance that might cost the Central Powers dear."— United Service. GRAND VIZIER TO PARTICIPATE' IN NEGOTIATIONS. (Rec.- March 6, 1.25 a.m.) Constantinople, March 5. The Grand Vizier has gone to Bucharest to participate in the peace ne-gotiations.—-Reuter. GERMAN OCCUPATION OF AALAND ISLANDS SWEDISH PRESS OPINIONS. (Rec. March 5, 8.10 p.m.) Copenhagen, March 4. The Swedish Conservative newspapers regard the German occupation of the Aaland Islands as a natural outcome of the Government's refusal to assist the Finnish Government. Other papers declare that the German action gives the impression of an unfriendly act towards Sweden.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. , GERMAN LANDING IN FINLAND IMMINENT RED GUARD WILL DEFEND HELSINGFORS. (Rec. March 6, 1.25 a.m.) Copenhagen, March 5. The "Altenbladet" states that 50U0 Russian soldiers have arrived at Helsingfors, where Germany's action has caused a panic. The Red Guards have decided to defend the town to the last. German squadrons have assembled at the entrance to the Gulf of Finland. A cruiser and three destroyers are reported at Autrea, in Southern Finland. The activities indicate that a German landing is imminent.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

FINNISH COMMANDER TO BE COURT-MARTIALLED.

Stockholm, March 4,

General Mannerheim has decided to oourt-martinl the commander of the Finnish White Guard? for capitulating snd evacuating His Aaland Islands contrary to orders.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.