RUSSIAN MIX-UP.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 January 1920, Page 2

RUSSIAN MIX-UP.

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LENIN’S TRIUMPH. LONDON, January 15.

Some London papers comment upon Lenin’s victories, saying his triumph is nearly complete, as he has now gained control of most of the great Russian Empire. The “Times” is particularly concerned. It says: “Lenin is now in such a position that he will be ready to take the field in the spring, with a great and disciplined ;army. He aims, we believe at a world revolution, and at , the overthrow of Western civilisation and of Christianity. Hie danger must be faced. How do the Allies propose to face it.”

ALLIES AND SOVIET.. . PARES, January 15. ',Th.e Allred Conference has summoned Jlr Churchill and Sir W. Long to discuss the Bolshevik question with special reference to what are considered its perils. BOLSHEVIK ADVANCE. LONDON, January 16.

The Bolsheviks claim to have captured Melitople, which is only sixty miles from the Crimea. They state they are advancing rapidly. The news is causing serious comment in the London rpress. 'Papers point out that Lenin’s military triumph is now almost complete. | He has conquered the greater part of j tlie immense Russian Empire. The London “Daily Express” understands that Denikeiite troops have evacuated Odessa, where six British warships are maintaining order.