SENSATION IN PETROGRAD

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 149, 13 March 1918, Page 5

SENSATION IN PETROGRAD

PRINCE LVOFF REPORTED TO HAVE CONSTITUTED NEW GOVERNMENT BOLSHEVIK PARTY APPROVE RATIFICATION OF PEACE London, March 11. Tlie Petrograd correspondent of the "Daily News" states that news of Prince Lvoff, who was the first Premier of the Russian Republic after the deposition of the Tsar, has caused a sensation in Petrograd. It is reported that Lvoff has constiuted a new Government, and will accompany the Japanese in their invasion of Siberia. The Bolshoviki aro trying to rouse Siberia to resist the invasion. The "Pravda," commenting on tho news, says it means war with Japan. Russia's former Allies lmvo agreed _to Japanese intervention, except America, who is trying to modify the Allies' policy of vengeance.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ( - SOVIETS MOBILISING TO RESIST,NEW GOVERNMENT BOLSHEVIKI APPROVE RATIFICATION OF PEACE TREATY. . .(R«c. March 7.15 p.m.) Petrograd, March 11. The Smolny Institute reports that Prince Lvoff has formed a Government in tho Far East. He is now at Pekiug awaiting Japanese "help to enter Vladivostok. The "Pravda" states that the Soviets aro hurriedly mobilising to resist the new Government. The Bolshevik party in Congress approved the ratification of tho peace treaty by 30 votes to 12. —Aus.-N.Z. CaDle Assn. MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT WILSON TO SOVIETS' CONGRESS AMERICA WILL ASSIST RUSSIA TO SECURE INDEPENDENCE New York, March 11. President "Wilson has sent a message of America's sympathy and support to the Congress of Soviets at Moscow. The message adds: "Tho Germans aro attempting to neutralise Russia's struggle for freedom. Although America is unable now to render direct and effective aid, she will take every opportunity to assist Russia to secure complete sovereignty and independence. America thoroughly supports the Russian people's attempt to freo themselves from autocratic government." —Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. LENIN'S REASON FOR SIGNING THE TREATY "TO ENABLE US TO PREPARE FOR A NEW STRUGGLE." ■ London, March 11. The Petrograd correspondent of the "Daily News" states that during a debate in the Bolshevik Congress, M. Lenin _ insisted that' it was -useless to flourish a cardboard sword before 'Von Hindenburg. "I will sign any treaty which will enable us to prepare for a new straggle,'' said M. Lenin. "A provisional pcaco will save war material, which is indispensable to a future struggle. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable AsSn. TROTSKY'S RESIGNATION DUE TO QUARRELS OVER PEACE AUSTRIAN AGGRESSION AT ODESSA FEARED. (R«c. March 12, 7.15 p.m.) Petrograd, March 11. M. Trotsky's resignation was due to Bolshevik quarrels regarding the Peace Treaty. M. Shernoff, Minister of Trade, Mid M. Loinoff, Chairman of the Supreme 'Economic Council, havo also resigned. It is reported from Odessa that expccted aggresion by an Austrian force has caused a panic among the population, who are hastily organising dofence.—"The Times." EVACUATION OF PETROGRAD BEING HURRIED ON. ' (Rec. March 12, 7.15 p.m.) London, March 11, It is • officially announced that the evacuation of Petrograd is being hurriedly continued. All metal ptocks are being removed.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. JEWISH NEWSPAPERS IN RUSSIA SUPPRESSED ORGANISERS OF JEWISH CONGRESS ARRESTED. (Rec. March 12, 7.15 p.m.) Berne, March 11. A wireless message from Petrograd states that tho Government has ordered the suppression of all Jewish newspapers in Russia and the arrest of the editorial staffs, also the president and Organising Committee of the Russian Jewish Congress convened at Petrograd at the end of March.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. PROVISIONAL SIBERIAN GOVERNMENT HARBIN SELECTED AS TEMPORARY HEADQUARTERS. Tokio, March 11. A conference of prominent Russians at Peking is reported to have selected Harbin as the temporary headquarters of the Provisional Siberian Government. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. [The "Times" correspondent at Peking reported on March 1 that tho Manchurian, Siberian, and Russian leaders had arranged a.meeting with the object of deciding upon a plan of co-ordination to combat tho Bolshovik activities in the Far East. Tho correspondent said that doubtless Prince Koudachef (the Russian Minister) would consult with the Allied Ministers regarding plans, and would invito Allied support.] * JAPAN'S EARLY INTERVENTION PREDICTED. (Rsc. March 12, 7.15 p.m.)'. London, March 11. Japan's intervention continues to excito comment in t.he Press, and it is recognised that fixing a .limit of action compatible with what remains of Russia's sovereignty in Siberia presents a complex problem The newspapers generally predict Japan's early intervention. Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. OPPOSITION TO INTERVENTION ENTIRELY POLITICAL. (Rec. March 12, 7.15 /p.m.) Tokio, March 11. The main opposition to intervention is entirely political, the Mensekai Party fearing it will prolong the life of the Terauchi Cabinet. A proclamation in the nature of an Asiatic Moriros-Doctrine is foreshadowed.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ' THE CHINESE EXPEDITION TO SIBERIA. . Tokio, March 11. It has been ascertained that China- will send forty thousand troops to Chinese authorities havo authorised a foreign loan of ten million yen to finance the Siberian expedition.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN PERSECUTIONS IN FINLAND RUSSIANS PREPARING TO-CONTEST THE ADVANCE. New York, March 11. The United Press correspondent at Petrograd states that it is reported that tho Germans are persecuting tho inhabitants of the occupied territory-m Finland Tho newspapers have been suppressed, and the workmen s organisations'dispersed. Many people are reported to have been executed in L - thonia. Heavy Gorman forces nrp advancing towards NovozibokolF, *hicli the Russians'are preparing to defend—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GERMAN LANDING IN AALAND ISLANDS APPROVED BY SWEDEN. ■ Petrograd, March 11. The German Government has telegraphed to tho Bolsheviki stating that the landing of German troops in Aaland was approved by Swcden.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. . !