IN RUSSIA.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 February 1920, Page 2

IN RUSSIA.

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.! BOLSHEVIK OFFER TO POLAND WARSAW, Feb. 2. The Bolshevik peace offer to the Poles is intended to impress European opinion. The whole note is calculated to make a refusal impossible, in order to pave the way for Lenin’s cherished idea of a peaceful Bolshevik tion throughout Europe. JAPANESE IN SIBERIA. TOKIO, Feb. 3. The Minister of War in an interview said the Japanese aim in Siberia was the evacuation of the Czechs whereof fifty thousand inquired transport. This necessitated keeping the railways open. The Japanese would not tolerate interference from any quarter in this task, but would endeavour not to interfere with Siberian politics. The Japanese : evacuation of Siberia is unthinkable until the Czechs are removed.

FRESH SOVIET TRIUMPH. LONDON, Feb. 3. The latest news from the East shows that the Soviet revolutions have captured Vladivostock. According to a message from Graves, (the American Commander there) Allied troops are still patrolling the city. THE POLISH PEACE. (Received This Day at 8 aJn.) LONDON, February 3. One report states that Russia lias withdrawn its Polish peace offer, while another states that owing to Socialist demands, Poland has given up her campaign against Russia. POVERTY STRICKEN RUSSIANS. (Received this day at 8.40 a.m.) GENEVA, February 3. Many noble Russian refugees here are poverty stricken and compelled to pawn their valuables vainly hoping for remittances from Russia. Several committed suicide in Lake Geneva, including a baroness wearing a diamond ring, and a Countess whose purse contained four shillings.