THE RED MENACE

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 169, 11 April 1919, Page 7

THE RED MENACE

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

AMERICA TAKES ACTION

ODESSA EVACUATED

By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright London, April S. A British official report from North Russia states: "A disturbance occurred among Chinese workmen in Murmansk, but was soon quelled. The majority of tho rioters were arrested. Two Red ]'inn attacks couth of Segeja wero repulsed. The North Russian troops have occupied Capnavalok, on Lake Vigorezo."—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. • VOLDNTEERS~FOR~NORTH RUSSIA CALL SENT OUT B1" BRITAIN. London, April 8. The War Office has issued an appeal for immediate volunteers for the North .Russia- relief force, which, it states, will consist mainly of enldiers ineluding demobilised and discharged men who re-enlist. They must he fit for general serrice, and over 1!) years of age. Soldiers will be given their previous rank, and their pay will be the same as that of the armies of occupation. Tho maximum period of enlistment will be for n year, but no man who re-enlists will be' kepi longer than ho is required for this special service, on completion of which all men will be given two months' furlough on full pay.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. ODESSA EVACUATM THE ALLIES London, April 0. Official: "The Allies, have evacuated Odessa."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. SOVIET COLLAPSE IN THE UKRAINE Copenhagen, April 7. Advices from Staiiislnu state that the Soviet Anny in the Eastern Ukraine is surrendering in parties of hundreds — Renter. LACK OF ALLIED SUPPORT DENIKIN'S COSSACKS FALLING BACK. (Rec. April 10, 7.25 p.m.) London, April 9. General Donikin's Cossacks have steadily fallen buck owing to lack of support from the Allies until over half the Don territory lias fallen into the hands of the Bolsheviks who,_claini successes on the Onega River, on tho Archangel front.— Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. SYMPTOM IN PARIS"

CLEMENCEAU HOOTED (Rec. April It, 0,15 a.m.) London, April 8.. A disturbing symptom developed nt_a procession of thirty thousand people in Paris on Sunday. It was intended as a Jaitres demonstration. There were finally one hundred thousand people in tlio procession, singing ""Internationale" and hooting 5L Cloinenceau, and lauding Lenin and Trotsky. This is doubtless duo to the anarchist element. Six policemen wore stabbed at the outset, while endeavouring to confiscate the anarchists' black Hag. The crowds used stones and otherwise attacked the police in another quarter. Over thirty peoole were injured. some of them seriously. A Socialist writer in the newspaper "Battaile" describes the demonstration as a preface. "The workers are able to organise for coming social action/' he says.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reutcr. NEW DEVELOPMENT PENDING

(Rec, April 11, 1.15 a.m.l Paris, April 9. The "Daily News" Paris correspondent understands' that a development in the Russian situation is likely. Lenin and Trotsky aro willing to undertake a discontinuance of their official encouragement of Bolshevik propaganda abroad, a cessation of military aggression, and the withdrawal of the Bolshevik armies from invaded countries. Matters are ao advancod that u distinguished neutral lins been sounded regarding his willingness io undertake relief work among the staving population in Russia.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

A FATEFUL WEEK IN GERMANY REDS IN THE ASCENDANCY (Rec. April 10, S p.m.) . London, April 8. The "Daily Chronicle's" Copenhagen correspondent states that Germany is catering upon a fateful week in circumstances favouring the extremists' active propaganda against the Government, which is proceeding everywhere. Strikes aro occurring all over the country, Bolshevism is gaining the ascendancy at Munich, asd t-Vere is grave danger that the revolutionaries may stampede public opinion. The dreaded general congress of workers' and soldiers' councils meets on April S, and the temper of that congress may be gauged from a resolution carried by the Berlin district councils yestorday," demanding a workers' boycott of anti-Bolshevik workmen and employers. "Plainly," says the correspondent, "the Communists are gaining the ascendancy. These councils will probably secure a majority at the elections of the new executive. A general strike ill Berlin is due. on April 8, and a general railway strike in Germany on April 10."— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SOVIET WING OF THE ASSEMBLY PROPOSAL BY GERMAN CABINET! (Rec. April 10, 7.30 p.m.) Berlin, April !). It is stated that Cabinet is introducing a constitutional amendment providing a Workmen's Soviet as a Third .House of Assembly. A proposal on the matter has been accepted.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

BAVARIAN SOVIET REPUBLIC PROCLAIMED

. Copenhagen, April S. It is reported" fvom Munich that the Bavarian Soviet Republic has been proclaimed.'All the Workers' Councils declare that the entire labouring population of Bavaria is solidly united, and is assuming all public power through the Soviet. The Council declared that people's commissaries will replace the former Ministers. Everything belongs (o the community, and nil independent socialisation is prohibited. A report from AVurzburg states that the Communist troops have seized the telephones, telegraphs, and newspaper offices, and a general' strike lias begun. All factories and shops excepting the food shops are closed. Kegensburg has declared for the Soviet Republic.—Renter. TXTBBEBT IX PARIS. Paris, 7. Considerable interest is being taken in the revolution in Bavorin, especially as iho Bavarians have notified the will]-' 'irav.-al (if their r;jii''••enlulives i'rom Weimar and Keriin. K looks as if the l-Henle may have two (.lovmiments to deal with.—Aus.-N./'i. Cable .-Issn. ANTI-ROI.SHfiVIK VOTE BY BAAWIJIANS. London, April 7. of llavaria'i Socialists in declared by votes to 8 i-inst Soviet rule. Apearcnlly tiie tied regime eoefinwl l<> ! simlheni portion of Ibtviirin.— Aik-N.Z. Cable Assn. SPAI'TACIST STKIKI-: A'l.' STUTTGART ENDS. Copenhagen, April 7. Advices from Stuttga'-t stale lhat the UMiiPtai strike of the SivirUcusians has

collapsed. The leaders have >1 een arrested and the Government controls the sit nation.—Renter. spartacistot" discovered AN ALL-GERMAN SOVIET. London, April 7. A. plot, was discovered in Berlin to overthrow (he Government and proclaim a Soviet Republic throughout Germany. Magdeburg is the chosen centre of the revolution. It is not yet known how far the Government will riuci'eed in maintaining order.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GENERAL SMUTS AND THE HUNGARIAN SOVIET FRESH PROPOSALS. (Rec. April 10, 7.30 p.m.) Paris, April 9. The Hungarian Sovicty Government, in replying to General Smuts'? proposals will formulate another set of proposals involving different boundaries favourable to Hungarian interests. The Soviet Government, however, agrees to the proposed summoning of a conference.—Renter. BELAKUiTcUiHBS DOWN UNDISCLOSED DEVELOPMENT. (Rec. April 10, 7.25 p.m.) Rotterdam, March 31 (delayed). 11l consequence of ail undisclosed development. It. Belnkun has denied that a. state of war exists between ilungar} and the Entente Powers.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GREAT HUNGARY "THE DEVIL Oil NOTHING." (Rec. April 10. 5.30 p.m.) London, April 9. Travellers from Budapest leport that givat depression prevails. An overwhelming majority of the people do not want a Soviet Government, but nobody ventures to express these views because the Government is acting with great strength. Thousands of lawyers, merchants, and officials are applying for labourers' work, for which the Government has fixed a wage of 255. per day.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RACING ABOLISHED. (Rec. April 10, 7.25 p.in.) London, April 9. Racing has been abolished in Hungary. The racecourse at Budapest has been converted into a vegetable garden.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. WOMEN VOLUNTEERS FOR RED ARMY. (Rec. April 10, 7.15 p.m.) London, April 9. Many women and girls are seeking to enlist in the Hungarian Red Army.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable As;n. AUSTRIAN RAILWYY STRIKE SETTLED. (Rec. April 10, 7.25 p.m.) London, April 9. The Austrian railway strike lias been settled—Aus-N.Z. Cable Assn.

CALL SOUNDED TO THE OLD SALONIKA ARMY . FRENCH CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE REDS. (Rec. April 10, 10.15 p.m.) New York, Maroli 3d. Tlio "Evening Sun's" Paris correspondent reports that, the French already are mobilising the. elements of the old Salonika army in order to conduct a military campaign against the Bolshcviki ;>.long the eastern barrier. The American and British authorities oppose the plan, because they believe it will fail — Ans.-N.K. Cable Assn.

CALJt SOUNDEDJN AMERICA VOLUNTEERS TO BE RAISED. (Reel April 10, 10 p.m.) New York, April 7. It is reported at Washington that the United States War Department will issue a call for fifty thousand volunteers for European service for the purpose of replacing a similar number of drafted soldiers in France.

Another report says that further calls for men are likely, with a view to taking military measures against Bolshev-ism.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.