IN RUSSIA

Hokitika Guardian, 7 May 1917, Page 1

IN RUSSIA

BrussitotTs Wanting[REUTEß’S SERVICE. —CdrVKIGHT.J P - TROuiiA [. May 4 General Brussiloff lias warned his armies ftliat German pariianfeatariev are entering the lines ostensibly witli peaceful He adds that s;vei<i. of theso who have been taken prisoner have confessed that they are acting on instructions to inspect the Russian lines and learn the disposition and strength of the forces. A Dramatic Address[reuter’s her viqs.— copvriqdt. 1 PETROGRAD, May 4. The Committee of the Workers anu Polders djeleg.|ttß are gravely da?>satisfied with th.e Note which the provisional Government has addressed to Allied Powers promising to carry o c the war to a victorious end and not to 'make a separate peace. A Finnish infantry regiment demo--strated outside the Palace demand! g the resignation of 31. Miliukoff and of M. Gutchokoff. . ' Other Labocr demonstrations with similar demands aroused an energetic counter-demonstration in favour of the (Government. A. joint sitting. of the Provisional Government and the Committee oi tea Workers and Soldiers’ delegates was immediately summoned. During the sitting M. Miliukoff appeared on the balcony of the Palace, and in a dramaticmidnight address recited to the crowds in the Square said:—“The Government is not going to allow Russia to betray her Allies. 'Russia will never consent to a separate peace.

, Disquieting Newst PIvTROGRAD, May 4. Tjelegrams txf it aiming disquieting news have been received from Helsingfors. Serious strikes due 1 ' to German spies have occurred. " r improving Conditions. f reuter’s service.—copyright.} , *PETROGRAD, May 4. The United Press correspondent states .that M; Milinkoff (Minister of Foreign Affairs addressed a mass meeting of those antagonistic to him and' gained a personal ’triumph. _ ' Ho assured them that , the promised Government would 'never.' strike Russia’s name off the list of the Allies. He did not fear for himself but feared for Russia. The ''Government woum never consent .to a .separate peace. Significant and prolonged cheering greeted the statement that a separate peace would never foe permitted. Tlie situation lias greatly improved. Destroyer Mined--62 Ken Missing. [REUTER’S BEE VICE.—COPYRIGHT.! LONDON, May 5. The Admiralty reports that an old type of destroyer was mined and sank in the Channel on Wednesday. One officer and sixty-one men are missing. German Policy. '' (Australia & N.Z, Cable Association) LONDON, May 5. . Tlie “Morning Post’s” Petrograd correspondent says that the German policy in regard to Russia’s' internal development . has notably cliangeu. Apparently they regard, the Stokhod attack as a psychological mistake, despite the fact that a Russian army corps was wiped out, .because it consolidated the Army and checked growth of revolutionary principles therein.

Tlie German attack on Petrograd may- be regarded as postponed for tire present in the-hope that the political ferment will produce a more favourable situation, later. Meanwhile a host of German agents are working ■ for the same end.

The -Anglo-French activity in tn» West is a contributing factor to Germany’s inactivity in the East. L4lready they have withdrawn 17 divisions. In any case Rusea will not be caught unawares on land, despite the political formcnt, because the belated thaw is causing exceptional floods, redering operations impracticable ou several fronts. A Russian Attack. LONDON, May 4. A wireless German official report state?; that the Russians unsuccessfully attacked northwards of the Susita Valley. • . German Report. Capture of Prisoners. LONDON, May 5. Wireless German official: An English attack on both sides of Bulleeourt w«-& repulsed. The English prisoners have increased to 1235. Excessive artillerying on the Aisne front continues. The fighting for the possession of Wintorbfirg has not conducted. Attacks by four French divisions between the Aisne. and Bremont broke down. The French temporarily penetrated eastward of Neuville hut were driven out. We prisonered 500. ■Several French divisions' unsuccessfully attempted to take the heights northward of Prosnes. In the Air _ t (Australia N.Z. Cable Association.) LONDON, May 5. In air fighting on Thursday"'elevencnierny machines were brought dovrn r None cf ours are missing.