NEW RUSSIA’S IDEALS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 March 1917, Page 2

NEW RUSSIA’S IDEALS.

Its Future ProgrammeHigh Toned Statement. [REUTER’S SERVICE.—COPYRIGHT.] Pbtkookad March 18 Government has telegraphed to its representatives abroad stating the Government which afsnmos power at the moment of the gravest crisis in Russian history, is fully conscious of iis immense responsibility and will appiy itself first to lepairicg the ovorwhdlmingsrr.Hs of the past, and secondly, to ensuiing order and tranquility aud finally preparing the conditions necessary in order that the sovereign will of the nation may be freely pronounced on its future lot.

In regard tojlbe foreign policy, the Cabinet will letuain mindful of the international engagements entered by the fallen regime, It will honour Russia's word aud carefuily cultivate thr relations uniting Russia with other friendly Allied nations.

Government ic confident these relations will become more intimate and solid under the new regime, which has resolved to ba guided by democratic principles and (he respect due to small and great cation 3 , to the liberty of their development and the good understanding of nations. They re-emphasise that Russians will continue the struggle against the spirit of conquest cf a predatory race, aiming at the subjection of Europe to the intolerable shame of dominating Prussian militarism, and faithful to the fact which unites her to her glorious Allies.

Russia is resolved, like them, to assure to the world at all costs, an ora of peace on the basis of a stable national organisation, guaranteeing respect fot right aud justice.

She will fight on their side against the common enemy until the end. Government will devote ali its energies to the preparation for vio* tory.

THE CORRUPT BUREAUCRACY

Stride for Freedom (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.) London, March 18 Mr Barnes, in a speech at Eastham, said he believed the revolution would prove the chief event and asset on our side of the war. The Russian people had mj.de a long stride towards freedom. More strength to the Duma and may it gather up all tbe best in Russian life. For months Russia had been torn asuDder by internal strife and thousands of her soldiers had been sacrificed by the bureaucracy’s rascally greed, which was as corrupt ns existed in any part of the world.

He beiieved the revoluiioa would have a reflax influence ou German bureaucracy and reecho world wide. In Finland. (Received March 20, at 8.20 a.m) Copenuagen, March 19 Three Rußaian Coramissiorers are visiting Finnish towDS appointing officials. Great meetings supported the new Government, but impressed the wish for Home Rule in Finland.

In Petrograd. Petrograd, March 19 The streets on Sunday were crowded with people who were orderly. The palaces and public buildings were draped with red. The Jews are enthusiastic concerning the chance of gaining full citizenship. It is reported that Moscow workmen will resume their employment,

An Exhortation

[REUTER'S SEEVICE. COPYRIGHT.J Petrograd, March 18 The Grand Duke Nicholas has ordered the release of political prisoners. He exhorted the officers, Empress, soldier* ana eailors’to quietly await the expressed will of th 6 people and obey their lawful chiefs, to defend the country and support the Allies.

Commander at Petrograa. [LONDON TIMES SERVICE.—COPYRIGHT.} Petrograd, March 18 General Koenilov has been appointed Commander of Petrograd troops. He is a popular hero of the war. The Czarevitch is severely ill with measles.

Paid tlie Penalty. (United Service, Copyright,) London, March 19 A Stockholm message states that the Russian crowds felt a special animosity against the sitting Minister of Agriculture, who was killed during the revolution;

French Cabinet crisis - Paris, Maroh 18 The Petit Parisiene Btates M. Lzantey’s resignation precipitated the crisis. Painleve and Nouiens refueed office as War Miniscer whereupon M. Briand resigned, rather than reconstruct the Cabinet.