IN NORTH RUSSIA

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 197, 15 May 1919, Page 5

IN NORTH RUSSIA

ENEMY'S GUNS SILENCED ON ALL FRONTS IMMINENT FALL OF PETROGRAD By Telegraph—Press Association-Copyright (Rec. May 14, 11.5 p.m.) London,' May 13. ■ Official reports state that, tho Allied counter-bombardment bos silenced the enemy's artillery in all parts of the North Russia front. The White Sea, is now navigable, and the River Dwina is free from ice. Messages from Stockholm record persistent rumours that Petrograd is likely to fall in a few days. All the leading Bolsheviki have left the city. Herr Branting (the Swedish Socialist leader) expresses the opinion that Finland is contemplating an attack on Petrograd in order to strengthen her position with the Allies—Aus.-N.Z, Cable Assn. STATEMENT IN BRITISH PARLIA- ■ ' MENT. i (Rec. May. 15, 0.35 a.m.) London, Mav 13. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law stated that there were no definite proposals for a military or naval attack on Petrograd, though a British squadron would be available for use in any emergency.—Aus.-N.Z.- Cable Assn. ■ • /;