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VON DER GOLTZ

BALTIC PROBLEM DEEPER ALLIES' STERN NOTE SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE By Telesraph—Press Association—Copyright Berlin. October 13. Tho German I'oreign Minister (Herr Mullcr) deiv.es knowledge of the West Russian Government, which apparently consists solely of Colonel Bcrmondt, a soldier of fortune, who now claims the ti'iic of Prince Avalof. He served with this Russians against Jnpnu, and was among the two thousand Russian officers the German Government rescued at Kieff from the fury of Pctlura's army. Jinny of his 15,000 troops are disbanded German officers seeking adventure.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE ALLIES' BLOCKADE. Berlin, October 13. . The Entente Powers, in a Note announcing the blockade, says that the fact that von der Goltz, on visiting Bejun, was permitted to return to tho Baltic Steles, is a sign .that Germany Js pursuing underhand plans there. The blockado will cease only on receipt of a. satisfactory report from the new Entente Mission cont-rolC-ing Germany's actions in the Baltic Statcs.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE ALUED NOTE GERMANS UNMISTAKABLY EMBARRASSED. (Rec. October 11, 5.5 p.m.) Berlin, October 14. Tho stern Allied Note has created unmistakable embarrassment. There is an evident desire to escape, the acceptance of decided commitments towards Russia. Herr Theodore Wolff advises tho Government to develop a definite Russian programme. Tho "Taglische Rundschau" insists that there would be ii great increase of Spartaeists in Germany if the troops were compelled to return from the Bal-tic—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. BRITISH WITSJGAINST GERMAN THE REAL CONTEST NOW. (Rec. October 14, 11.30 p.m.) London, October 13. "The Times," in a leader, says that Bolshevik rule is apparently Hearing its end, and may collapse suddenly before the pressure of Dcnikin. The real contest is now between the Germans, who know their own minds, and tho Allies, who have not yet proved that they have any mind in Russian affairs. Despite a desperate desire) for peace, and the avoidance of further expenditure, the Allies must face the dangers of the position and forestall Germany, thus proving that we are the real friends of Russia, actively assist in her restoration, and enlist the support of Poland, thus establishing a permanent barrier between Germany and Russia.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE CAT' OCT OP THE BAG. (Kec. October 14, U. 30 p.m.) London, October 14. Von der Goltz, interviewed for a Finnish newspaper, admitted that the German Government bad equipped the tronue in Courland, including the Russians. He added that though the army was no longer German, it had embarked on most important work for tho Fatherland.— United Service. BER-MONDT'S ATTACK ON RIGA. London, October 13. The "Daily Telegraph's" Il'elslngfore correspondent states that Bcrmondt on Saturday earned the districts of Riga on the. left bank of tho river. The city was greatly damaged by Friday's bombardment. The .majority of the houseis along the railway were destroyed, and many of the inhabitants were killed or wounded. Tho majority of the attackers were. Germans.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. KSTHONIAN REINFORCEMENTS. Basle, October 13. Long columns of Esthonians have left Segewnild for Riga to reinforce the Lettish lines. Other Ksthonian troops have been shipped to Libau.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. PROPOSED TRUCE WITH THE LETTS Copenhagen, October 13. General Bcrmondt has sent a wireless message to the commander of the Lettish army,- proposing a. truro to avoid bloodshed, and for the initiation of negotiations nt Milan for joint action againstthe 80-'sheviks.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Awn. VON DER GOLTZ EN ROUTE TO BERLIN (Rec. October 11, 5.5 p.m.) London, October 13. A German wireless 'report states that von dw Goltz is en route to Berf.in. The newspapers protest that it is use"ess for Germany to attempt to carry out the Peace Treaty if France, by threatening to occupy Frankfort, shows that she is determined to persist in the militaristic policy of violence— Auf.-N.Z. Cable Assn'. SENSATIONAL DEMAND BY BERLIN NEWSPAPER (Rec. October 11, 7.20 p.m.) Berlin, October 13. ' A sensation has been caused in Berlin by the "Freiheit" demand'ng the dismissal and punishment of all remotely concerned with the Baltic adventure. "Vorwnerts" maintains the official f-taud-point, and "Freiheit" has been suspended for three days allegedly for inciting the people. Herr Mullcr, in an angry speech, says that the Allies are recommencing tho murder.of women and children, and claims that the Government is helpless. "There is," he sayß, "no answer to tho question why the" German Government paid and fed'troops in Courland, and why von der Goltz was brought to Berlin and then sent back to Com-lniid with complete plans for camouflag'ng his trooDs as Russians." Br-rmoudPs history is peculiar. Yudeiiitcli appointed him to the command of the anti-Bolshevik troops in Courland and Lithuania. Bermondt proceeded to Narva, from" where, be could not bo got to move, and he,now commands nn army much stronger than that of Yudenileh. The BalPc blockade is already complete. Even the ferries have stopped, and the German shipowner* lire sending wirelessi messages recalling their steamers. -Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

AT THE FIGHTING FRONT SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS. tendon, October 13. The "Daily Telegraph's" Hels'ingfors correspondent stales that Yudcnitch's troons crossed tho Lusn liivor (south-v-ard of Petrograd), with many tanks, \rhich were most effective against the Dobheviki. Airmen (lew simultaneously a long'distance over tho .enemy's lines, hwnbing and wrecking trains, and disorganWng tlie supplies. Tlie Boidieviki retreated to Yamburg, and they are aliout to withdraw. P?ko(F is seriously menaced on the flank.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Asm. BEDS ABANDON PSTCOFF. Holsingfors, October 13. s The Bo'sheviki have abandoned PskofF. A Bolshevik wireless menage ndiiiita the WW of Ynmbiirg after fie.rcc fighting, -Aus.-N.7i. Cable Assn. SCENES AT RIGA (Dec. OctoVr 11, 7.20 p.m.) London, October IS. American correspondents in the Baltic agree that tlie TMhonians and the Letts are more afraid of the German advance t'han they are of the Bolshoviki, The Chicago "Tribune's" representative stall's that the Letts are hastening their peace negotiations with the Bolsheviki with a view to bringing' nil their forces against tho Germans. The correspondent adds: Fintaud and listhonia aro placing hindrances in tho way of the Allies' civil

and military representatives. There is n strong'movement towards peace with the Soviets, who promise them their independence. The latest telegrams describe extraordinary scenes at Riga, part of which tho Letts hold. They have destroyed the bridges across the Dvina, hut have a drawbridge by which I hey can. secure connection with the other pirt of the city. Gorman aeroplanes, lly. ing low, scatter bullets, bomb tho Lult'sii guns, and direct tho German fire. Some shops are open, but the streets a.-o ajinost deserted.—United Service. THE GUARD~AT RIGA BRITISH DESTROYERS OFF THE 'RIVER. (Rcc. October 14. 5.5 p.m.) London, October 14. The "Daily Chronicle's" Kip corves-, pondent states that the third day's bombardment prior to Bermondt's oiler of « trnco decreased in.violence. The Germans no longer thrcatun the centra of tho city. They hro concentrating for an attempted crossing six mile* southward. The shops are barricaded. Four British and two French destroyers are at the entrance of the river defending the. Lettish flank. Colonel Berkafs two thousand Letts are determined to resist to the death.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. DENIKIN'sIIARCH FRESH BAGS OF PRISONERS. London, October 13. General Denikin reports the capture nf fifteen hundred of the Bolshev'ki on tho Don front. Tho Don Cossacks are successfully advancing on tho left bank of the Don. Twelve hundred Bolsheviki were captured at the Medievitz "River, and a Botehevik battalion wag taken prisoner in the Pavlovsk region. In a fierce struggle near Orel, eighteen Red raiments were beaten off, and .1500 pr'scnors taken, with four guns. The town of Cherniznff, in the region of Kieff, was also captured—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. denikinTTetlura ACTITO'HOSTILITIES IN PROGRESS. London, October 13. Hostilities between General'. Denikin and the Ukraine Red leader Pctlura are progresnng. Denikin reports the defeat of Pethirn's Ninth Division, a.nd tho occupation of several villages in the direction of Zlmicrka —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn, EVACUATION OF MOSCOW REPORTED. (Rec. October 15. 0.30 arm.) London, October 14. A wireless message lias reached Berlin announcing the evacuation of Moscow.--Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. YUDENITCH ADVANCING ALONG WHOLE FRONT (Rec. October It, 11.30 p.m.) Copenhagen, October 14. Yudcnitch is advancing oil his whole front after capturing tho divisional staff of the Red Army and many prisoners and machine-guns. The Letts arc still holding Riga, which is being bombarded bv German guns and aeroplanes, while Bermondt's trnops are fighting at Thorensborg. a suburb of liiga—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. October 15, .1 a.m.) ' Copenhagen, October 14. A letlish communique dated October 12 states: "The Letts have succeeded in recrossing Hie Dvina in tho direction of Mitaii, and occupyiug the suburbs of Riga on the left bank. Mobilisation is in full swing everywhere. "In Livonia, the Cabinet and National Council, as well as tho Government-offi-cials, moved to Wonden on October 10, but the Premier and the Minister for Justice, have now. returned to Piga. The entire Lettish Press opposes the acceptance of Bermondt's offer of nn armistico on the ground Hint previous exnerienee shows that the Germans in Coin-land cannot keep the treaties."—Reuter. BRITISH EVACUATION. OF NORTH RUSSIA ' COMMANDER CONGRATULATED. London. October 13. With the departure of the' last troop, ship from Murmansk, -.the British-eva-cuation of North Rnffl'a wis comnleted. The King sent a message to Gene-rall Rawlinson. con<rrotulnting him on tho sueec-s with which a difficult operation had h»mi completed. Tho sbill. courage, disoinl'ne, and endurance displayed had enabled the troops' to be withdrawn from contact with the enemy, transported great distances, a.nd embarked with practically no loss'of life. Tt was especially gratifying that' the withdrawal had b»en so effected as to leave the loyal Russ-an forces in a favourable position to continue an active and resolute defence.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AUSTRALIA'S SHARE. London, October 13. Tt is claimed that the Australian volunteers in Russia oarwrd proportionately more than twice asi many decorations as any other force. ' Besides Corporal Sullivan. V.C., Sercreant Pcnree, who received the Military Medal in France, primed n recommendation for the Victoria Cross by rushing n blockhouse, killing the enemy, and capturing the post singlehanded. He was killed just as he reached bis grwi 1 . Pearee, with Cornoral Gibbs (formerly an officer in the 55th Battery, Australian Artillery), spent th.Te" davs behind the enemy's lines gathering informfltion. which resulted ni o succps=ful atlnck and rout nf the Bolsheviks. Gibbs later won the D.O.M. Lanee-Corn"rnl LntherborouQ-h (Sydney) won tiie D.C.M. fnr braven-v in an attack at Like One?-<i. Tin. Tj.C.M. wf? awarded Private Norman who carried out vei-y (lifFcnlf twtrorscontiint nenr Reltso. A iiumlv»r of nfW Distinguished Condnet rnc.kils and Military nieda's and decorations are to be awarded.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 17, 15 October 1919, Page 7

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VON DER GOLTZ Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 17, 15 October 1919, Page 7

VON DER GOLTZ Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 17, 15 October 1919, Page 7

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