Condition in Russia.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 April 1917, Page 1

Condition in Russia.

An Editor’s Massage. (Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, April 10. The Editor of the “Bourse” Gazetto in a special message to London new spapers sums up the existing conditions of affairs of the Russian Union oi toe Government and army, which include the High Commands as well as officers. The men are strengthening daily. The army is prepared to support the Government against any danger whatever its source. The idea of Constiutional Monareny is discredited among masses of peopie. All classes desire a deinocratieal republic and vast social reforms especially the agrarians. There is perfect order through the country. The Government lias decided to requisition food supplies and introducing a,-state monoply of corn. Su/rooss is assured of (the fortnaoming loan. Orthodox ana Catholic Clergy support the loan.

Traitors and Patriots. PETR-OGRAD, April 10. The Government has arrested the proprietors and the Editor of the Socialistic newspaper “Pravda,” on discovering that they were in Germany’s pay. Boundless patriotism is existing throughout Russia, all Municipal Councils n,re shortly being re-elected on univ_ ersal equal secret and direct suffrage The relations between the moderate and extreme element of the revolution are losing their acuteness, coming cordial all parties will continue to support the Government.