THE RUSSIAN MIX UP.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 March 1918, Page 2

THE RUSSIAN MIX UP.

FEELING IN RUSSIA. j OVER PROPOSED OCCUPATION j BY JAPS IN SIBERIA, | (Received this day at 12.30 a.m.) LONDON, March 8. The “Daily Chronicle’s’’ Petrograd J correspondent. continued:—The mere ! hint of occupation without any indication of the aims or form of occupation, staggers our staunchest suppor- | ters. and perhaps awakens a greater indignation than the cession of Kars and Batpum to Turkey. Possibly it will be ultimately necessary as a military measure, to safeguard Siberian supplies, but the danger is not immediate, j The threat of occupation lends colour to the reported suggestion, collusion j among the belligerents, and the possibility of peace at Russia’s expense. If Russia has any fight in her, she will need the Allies direct military help. Let this come only as a result of invitation and the consent of the Russian people. The newspaper “'Retch” expresses serious niisgivings at the carrying on eff Anglo-Ajmerican negotiations with out Russia’s participation, concerning Japanese occupation. The French [ Government proposed that the Allies give a definite guarantee of the integ- j irity of Russia’s Asiatic possessions, | but however valuable such guarantees | the fact remains that all agreements made regarding Russia, without Russia’s consultation. are incompatible with sovereign rights. ' ' i It adds that in the absence of a stable form’ of Government. Russia is confronted with a new menace which would result in a situation depriving her of a' voice in the decision of. international questions

KRYLENKO RESIGNED u Tausthaman A 5.7.. caijce association' & REUTER.] / PETROGRAD, March 7. Krylenko lias resigned the command of the city. TO PREVENT REVOLUTION. (Received This Day at 9.50. a.m.) AMSTERDAM March 8. The Austrian Defence Minister staled in Parliament that it was necessary to prevent the propagation of revolutionary principles by released soldiers from Russia, many of whom had joined the revolution and were coming home to conduct a propaganda. ~ . r GERMAN—FINNISH TREATY' (Received This Dav at 9.50. a.m.) AMSTERDAM March 8. The Germans—Finnish treaty hat been signed whereby Germany promises to secure to all Powers the recognition of Finnish independence. Finland undertakes not to cede any territory to foreign powers, nor to allow foreigners to use any terriory except by agreement. Germany to abandon the claims for war expenses; to remove fortifications on Aaland islandand agree to the permanent cation of the Aaland’s.

GERMAN REPORT. r.VmtIIIALTY PER "W’REEESS PRESS. 1 LONDON, March 8. A German official, report states the Austro-Cerman Supreme Command has sent a message to General Krylenko as follows:—In lending aid to Ukraine, Austro-Hungarian troops , were only engaged fighting in places where the enemy resistance had to be broken. THE “ROBBERS OF PEACE.” NEW ORlv,March 8. The Bolshevik newspaper) “Prada” says the worst enemies of /the revolution are Count Cscemin and Herr Hoffman. As a a result of these “robbers of peace” the workmen and peasants will suffer a terrible punishment. -