TIME FOR ACTION IN RUSSIA

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 209, 23 May 1918, Page 5

TIME FOR ACTION IN RUSSIA

ALLIES MUST INTERVENE

AN APPEAL TO AMERICA

London, May 21. The "Daily Chronicle" appeals to President Wilson to put himself without delay at the head of a more positivo Allied policy. If Russia suggests it, a Japanese army should be sent to supply a nucleus of discipline and order, around which the forces of reconstruction in Russia would bo able to rally. If the Allies do not assist tho democracy the Germans will supply a nucleus for the reactionary forces. Already tho gallant Georgians aro being squeezed into surrender between the German pressure in the Crimea and the Turkish, pressure in Arraenia. Tho Allies ought to do fiomething to eavo tho Russians, the Ukrainians, and other nationalities from tho hideouß dilemma of German despotism or internal disorder, famine, and bloodshod. The United Press correspondent at Washington states.that influential circles are urging tho United States Government to offer Red Cross workers, money, and troops to Russia. It is increasingly felt 'that Russia, must bo helped to resist Germany.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. ALLIED DIPLOMACY HARD AT WORK TO SECURE UNANIMITY TOR ARMED INTERVENTION. (Roc. May 22, 7.30 p.m.) London, May 21. Great diplomatic efforts aro in progress to secure an Allied agreement to protect tho Russians in view of Germany's ruthless enslavements. The position is that Britain and Franco most strongly desire tho support of America before inaugurating substantial plans for armed intervention, while President Wilson requires an invitation from Russia. All Allied sources of information confirm tho fact that Russian detestation of tho Germans is rising to fever heat as tho latter s depredations and cruel penetration proceod. It'is believed that an Allied expedition would bring about a rally against tho Gormans, though a great Russian military revival is impossible. Germany, however, would be. compelled to withdraw troops from the Wcßt. blio has few troops In Russia, her penetration being largoly conducted on blunUnited Service.

PRESIDENT WILSON'S ASSENT EXPECTED.

(Keo. May 22, 7.30 p.m.) London, May 21. "Tho Times" Washington amrespondent forecasts that Kerideßt Wilsonmh consent to an Allied expedition. Ho has always put tho dofonce of a liberated and orderly Enesia in tho forefront of his TSSSSm f-ni Moscow states that the Bolstaiki at the cow feated tho supporters of Allied intervention. Several committeemen who favoured a Japanese expedition wore arrested. —"Tho Times." FOR ACTHIjN SIBERIA CHIN 0-J APANESE AC REEMENT SIGNED. New York, May 21. The Peking correspondent of tho Wow York "Times" reports that an agreement between China and Japan has boon sifrned Tt rolates to military nilaii'flin SSion with a proposed expedition to Siberia. It does not .involve tho loss of China's sovereign nghts.-Aus.-JN.a. Cable Assn. BOLSHEVIK PEAOTWraiTHE UKRAINE GERMAN DEMANDS ACCEPTED. - Washington, May 21. Tho State Dopartment reports that Stockholm advices state that the Russian Government has accepted the German proposals to .open peace negotiations with tho •Ukmne.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

FINIANffSJBIURE A MONARCHY HER ONLY HOPE. Stockholm, May 21. The Finnish Diet has nominated tho Premier, Sven Hufrud, .as a tanporaw dictator In an interview, he declared ?„at the only way Finland can become independent is to choose a constitutional monarch.-Routcr. THE RUMANIAOEACE TREATY ALLIES DECLINE TO RECOGNISE DANUBE CLAUSLb. Jassy, May 21. The Entente Ministers have presented a Note to the Rumanian 6ov™l declining to recognise tho r.cw Com,, stiion fo° regulating navigation on the Danube in the Rumanian and°etblishe°d right to be consulted on | such navigation.-Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn.