Lloyd George’s Message.
(Australian & N Z, Cable Association).
LONDON, March 22,
Tho Press Bureau states that Mr. Lloyd George telegraphed President Lvoff thait. there was the profoundest satisfaction in Britain and her Overseas Dominions that Russian stands wilfcli the nations in basing Jier instituttion.s upon responsible government. He adds: “Much as we appreciate ithe loyal and steadfast co-operation from the Czar and Russia’s armies for two and a half years, wS believe this revolution, by which her destinies are based, ie a sure foundation for freedom, and will be the gratest service yet made (to the Allied cause, and will prove that the war is a struggle for the population and Government equally.
“The liberty which is thus already won is one resounding of victory, ana a sure promise that Prussian military autocracy will soon be overthrown, and will no doubt result in the establishment of a stable eonstitutonal govern- ’ merit, strengthening Russia’s reserve co 1 prosecute the war until the last stronghold of tyranny is destroyed. “All free peoples unite to attain to future fraternity and peace.
The New Regime
COPENHAGEN, March 02. The Grand Duke Nicholas, interviewed, said that at Tiflis a new Government is being accomplished, and it is a fact that a return to the old regime is impossible. “I will never countenance such a step, and look forward to ultimate victory, buifc it is a necessary condition meanwhile to have internal peace. “I am sure ,tlic Government will be able to prevent anarchy, but only with the support of the people.” OOKNHAGEN, 'March 22. Generals ltussky and Dmitrieff have issued a proclamation ,to their soldiers appealing for discipline and order, ana their utmost efforts to secure victory. General Brusiloff and the Provisional Government have made a similar proclamation.
COPENH AGEN, March 22. M. .Svinhufoud, a former president of the Finnish Diet, but for several recent years an exile in Siberia, lias returned and been appointed Procurator of Finland.
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Hokitika Guardian, 24 March 1917, Page 1
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