GERMANS IN BALTIC PROVINCES

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 15, 13 October 1919, Page 5

GERMANS IN BALTIC PROVINCES

A SINISTER ALLIANCE

THREAT TO PEACE OF THE WORLD By Tolcgraph—Press-Association—Copyright Paris, October 10. The Government of Lettland has telegraphed to the Peace Conference that the German' troops in Courland have dono their utmost to prevent the Letts fighting the Bolshevists.; When the letts. recently began, a fresh offensive and ■ freed a considerable area the Germans attacked them in the rear on October 8.

The Lettish Government begs the Allies to take 'immediate ami decisive measures to force Germany to conform with the Peaco Treatyj which she ji»; thus violated, and concludes by declaring that the alliance formed between Germany and Gernianpphilo Russia threatens not merely the independence of Lettland, bu.t the peace of the whole world. The Lettish Government will defend its independence to the last drop of its blood—Renter.

IMPERIALISTIC GERMAN. OFFENSIVE. (Rec. October 12, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 10. The latest reports indicate that the Germans intend to march, through Latvia to the Bolshevik front, to co-operate with the White Russian armies. The Letts and Esthonians will offer a.most determined opposition, but. the Esthonian generalissimo declares thnt the Lettish troops are unable to. resist the more numerous and better equipped troops led, by voh der Goltz. This aggression is. regarded as the first sign of an Imperialistic German offensive eastwards, and the cards of the German ''eactionaries are now upon the table.—Renter. ' TEUTONIC t*7t77r-r. NOE IN the . BALTIC. (Rec. October 12, 5.5 plra.V Berlin, October, 10. ■ Colonel Biymont, otherwise known as Prince Usuroff,- the Russo-German commanding the mail) corps of Germans in the Baltic, has received reinforcements from Biselioff's Iron Division and mander German Legion., 'J'liey declare that the objpet is to rU the Baltic States of evilly-disposed persons'"anxiorns to make peace with the Bolshevists, It is believed that the object may be limited to the creation of a German colony in the Baltic States, with a view to, the retention of the Teutonic influence long evercised by the Baltic barons — "The Times."

ANNEXATION OF COURT,AND DETERMINED UPON. (Rcc. October 12, 5,5, p.m.) London, October 11. The "Daily Express's" Riga correspondent had nil interview wt.ih 11. TTlmanis, the Lettish Premier, on -Wednesday. The 'Premier snid that all the RuP-M-G»nnnn attacks hitherto had been repulsed. The Letts liad captured a lavse quantity of booty at Olaine. fifteen miles from Riira. Tho moral of the population and the troops was excellent. .Mobilisation was proceeding, the people enthusiastically answering the Government's call. , The battlefront between Mitau and Riga- extends twenty-five miles inland. The enemy apparently aims at advancing along the main road from Mi tail. General Bermont, who is leading: the Rwo- ' Germans, has proclaims! himself Gov-ernor-General of Courland. Officers of the Iron Division frankly announce that they are determined to completely annex Courland; The problem is causing' the German Government acute difficulties. The -Indeoendent Socialists are bharging H"rr Noske with deceit and falsehood in connection with the recall of the troops. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RDSSO-GERMAtTcONSPIRACY CONNIVED AT BY GERMAN CABINET. ; (Rec. October 12, 5,5 p.m.) ' London, October 11. Herr Yerlin Colin (Independent Socialist), speaking in the Reichstag, declared that reinforcements and equipment had 'been seiit to the troops in the Baltic provinces, with the Government's TTerr Colin asserted that a conspiracy between the military and Russian emissaries ill Berlin was proceeding with the connivance of the German Cabinet.—Ans.-N.Z, Cable Aesn.

"THE SAVIOURS OF RUSSIA!" (Eec. October 12, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 11. •The British authorities believe that the German troops in the Baltic provinces have determined to march on Petrograd and proclaim themselves the saviours of Russia. Anglo-French warships lit Riga have cleared for acfion — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

' CONCESSIONS TO GERMANY IN RETURN FOR. MEN AND MONEY. Berlin, October 10. Tho so-called We-st Russian Government, in return for supplying Russia with 120,000 men and ten millions sterling, has agreed with the Russian negotiators:—(l) That Russia should grant Germany a favourable commercial treaty for fifteen years: (2) Russia to have a free hand in Turkey and- Persia; (3) Finland to be independent; (4) the Baltic provinces to be autonomous, under Russian protection. It is estimated that von' der Goltz will leavo a thousand Germans in the Baltic provinces.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. WESTERN RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT FORMED IN BERLIN. 1 (Rec. October 12, 5.5 p.m.) c London, October 10. "The Times" says disclosures show that the Western Russian Government was formed in Berlin, and nominally controls tho German troops in the Baltic' .States. These troops are called the West Russian Amy.—'"The Times."

THE WEST RUSSIAN TROOPS , GERMANS'IN DISGUISE. (Rec. October 12, 11.35 p.m.) London, October 11. Correspondents state that the great majority of the so-called West Russian troops are really Germans disguised in West, Russian uniforms and secretly enrolled in Gormany. The Entente accuses the Germnn Government of nupineness, if not active connivance, in allowing them to be smuggled over the frontier. The Esthonian commander points out that while the Esthonians are badly organised and equipped,®von' dor Goltz/s and Bermondi's are well supplied. He believes that the Rosso-German co-operation' will bo short-lived, owing to actual mutual discord.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.'

ALLIES REVIEWING THE SITUATION DBNIKIN AND KOLCHAK IMPLICATED. London, October 10. The Germans' dramatic move in Courland is compelling the Allies to scarchingly review the Russian situation. M. Clemenceau is summoning the Council in PaTiß. The project for Allied assistance for the Baltic States has partly collapsed, 'becnuso at the last moment Kolcliak and Denikin refused to guarantee the independence of the Slates, claiming that it is incompatible with the "Russia indivisible and undivided" for which they stood. The Baltic Governments had turned Bolshovists, seeking abovo all things independence, ly/ien von der Goltx and his 110,000 men stepped in. How far tho Baltic States are pledged to Germany remains to be seen. Some suspicion rests on Donikin, who,, though he owes his sucoessM mainly to tho superior fighting

qualities of his troops, could not move without Allied financial and nnmitioiml support. It is asserted that Deuikin placed a German in .charge of his cavalry,''and has also given a .German named Kraus a high command upon the understanding that Elast Oaliciu will be torn from Poland and restored to Russia, llerr Haasc, when shot, was carrying to the Reichstag documentary evidence that the so-called "West Itussian Government, which camouflages von der Goltz's schemes, is in the closest touch with Kolchak and Denikin. Moreover, through the intermediary of two confidential agents it has been in touch with tho German Government. It is notorious that tho White Russians aro eager to gif« any and every assistance against the Bolshevists, and Germany could obtain commercial suzerainty for many years in return for the list: of von der Gollz'e men. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. October 12, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 10. "The Times," in a leader, suggests that Horr Haaso \las shot because he meant to expose the conspiracy, charging tho Government with ; complicity—"Tho Times." FOCH'S RIiPLYTO GERMANY (Rec.' October 12, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, October 10. Subjcct to slight alterations in view of the latest events in Courlund and Lctt'land the Supreme Council has approved of Marshal, foch's reply concerning the Baltic provinces. The Note informs Germany that coercive measures will be put into immediate execution unless thfe Peace Conference is obeyed—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. RIGOROUS BLOCKADE ARRANGED VOR. " (Rec.' October 12, 5.5 p.m.) , Paris, October 11.. The Supreme Council is fully alive to the necessity for firm pleasures regarding the Baltic'provinces. It is understood that arrangements are complete to enforce a rigorous blockade in the event of Foch's Note failing U) produce the desired effcct. A Berlin wireless message states that von der Goltz is visiting all the army corps, informing them of the German Government's instructions. Herr Bauer announced that he was prepared to send' a political mission to tho Baltic provinces to persuade tho troops to comply with the Government's orders.—Aus.-N.Z. Gable Assn. COURT-MARTIALGF~ r ON DER GOLTZ FOB INCITING TROOPS TO DISOBEDIENCE. (Rec. October 12, 5.5 p.m.) Berno, October' 10. Herr Noske, sneaking in -the National Assembly, • announced the court-martial-ling of von der Gol.tz for inciting the troops to disobedience—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. • , LETTS EVACUATE RIGA (Rec. October 12, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 11. German and Russian forces have forced tho Letts to evacuate Riga—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. London, October 10. According to Lettish communiques, the Germans' _ attack wfis accompanied by asphyxiating gas, bombing aeroplanes, and armoured cars, violating tho Treaty of Versailles.—"The Times."

COMMON CAUSE AGAINST GERMANS MAT BE MADE BY EST.HONIANS AND BOLSHEVISTS. (Eec. October 12, 5.5 p.m.) Lonclon, October 11. ' A message from Riga states that the Esthonians will probably, cease fighting the Bolshevists and make common cause against the Germans; regarding the latter as the greater peril. The Bolshevists have agreed regarding the Baltic States' proposals for a pence conference during tihe coming week. Allied"naval intervention i 6 expected in the next few days,— Aus.-N.Z. Gable Assn. < TWO anti-bolsiigvTk movements (Eec. Octobei 12, 5.5 p.m.) Paris, October 10. /The "Matin" had an interview with V> endziagotski, formerly comniiflsarygeneral of the Russian army, who has just returned from Russia.' He stated that two anti-Bolshevik movements were in existence. The Jirst was purely proGerman, conducted by von der Goltz and the iroops, wiio were controlled by a Ministry sitting at Berlin, including members of the Duma, The second movement wis t>v Russian "volunteers, under Denikin and Kolchak. Advices from Moscow state-that Denikm s successes have greatly perturbed the Bolshevists, who niado the news \ a pretext for a veritable reign of terror — Aus.-N.Z. CabivA&in. *

MINIKIN SUFFERS HEAVY DEFEAT. (Rec. October 12, 5.5 p.m.) • Stockholm, October 10. According to nemionper renorts, Denikm 'has suffered a heavv defeat. The Bolshevists liavo retaken KiefT. A Bolshevik wireless mc.'isage makes no such claim.—Aus.-N.Z. Cuble Assn. ST AT?. OP SIEGE AT MOSCOW. (Rec. October 12, 5.5 p.m.) Copenhagen October 11. A state of siego fmsbeeu declared at Moscow. Many anfi-Bolshevists, includinp; ■ members of the Duma, have been executed, and hundreds of others ihave been arrested.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FIGHTINGIfPETROGRAD , (Rec. October 12, 11.5 p.m.) Copenhagen, October 11. Russian newspapers report serious fighting at Petrograd. . Coynter-revolu-tionaries have occupied several important buildings.—Aus.-N.f;. Cable Assn.

MURMANSK j (Rec. October 12, 5.5 p.m.) tondon, October 10. General R.awlinson will leave North Russia .to-morrow. The evacuation of Murmansk will bo completed in a few days—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AMERICAN IOLDMS SHOT AN ALLIED DEMAND WITHDRAWN. Washington, October 10. As the result of some American soldiers being shot at Vladivostok, Hie Allies demanded tho withdrawal of Bus-; sian troops from tlie city. Xhe Omsk Government protected, and -the Allies withdrew tho demand.—Aus.-NX Cable Assn. SLAUGHTER OF SEWS IN UKRAINE (Rec. Octobw 12, 5.5 p.ra") Nevf York, October 11. The Zionist organisation of America has announced that it has recoived authentic reports that thirty thousand Jews have been killed in pogroms iii the Ukraine since November, 1918.—Aus.-N.Z; Cable Assn.