THE POLISH ADVANCE

Hokitika Guardian, 11 May 1920, Page 3

THE POLISH ADVANCE

(By Electric Telegraph—Cop.,.ight.; SOVIET ADVANCE SOUTH. LONDON, May 10. The “Daily Telegraph’s” Constantinople correspondent says that it is believed the Bolsheviks have captured Tiflis.

He says the Bolsheviks, after their capture of Baku lately, sent an ultimatum to the Armenians of the Erivan Republic, who apparently have gone over to the . enemy. The Armenians have believed that they could expect no further protection from the Allies. The Russian Red Army is also cooperating with Mustapha Kemal. Thus in surrendering to the Bolshoviks, the Armenian Republic has also made terms with Mustapha. •{ I THE POLISH ADVANCE. j ' . I LONDON, May 9. Latest news shows the Poles continue on the offensive against the Reds. ' The English critic, Major-General Maurice, expects General Brusiloff, the So-j viet commander, to counter-attack the Poles to the north, above the Pripet, in ! the direction of Minsk, where lie says, ! the railways from Moscow would make

Soviet concentration easier, The Soviets claim 120,000 Reds are marching to the Dneiper River to repel attackers. , A Berlin paper “Freiliert,” states it is the Allies’ intention to again draw a circle round Russia, the atacking forces being increased. Probably Serbia, Roumania, and Hungary will participate. A Moscow wireless message claims that the whole of Russia is rising against Poland. A Bolshevik communique states that the troops engaged superior enemy forces on the night of the 6th and 7th north-west and south-west of Kieff. The enemy broke into the outskirts of the town, but counter-attacks held them up. Later, in accordance with instructions, the Bolsheviks withdraw in good, order to the left bank of the,Dneiper. I

The Ukranian Press Bureau states that the Polish forces cut the railway 40 kilometres from Kieff, threatening the Rfd Army’s line of retreat. .

POLES SWEEP FORWARD.

- LQNDON, May 10. Thqre is great, interest ip lho Polish advance against the Soviets. Thp advance has jiow reached Taraslitcffa, which is 65 piiies frojn Kieff. Dramatic developments are now expected. Tlip Reels’ Odessa coipmimications are threatened by the Poles, who have a wedge driven into the TJkpaipo grain A tremendous blow has been struck at the Rpds’ prestige. It is being sharply repercussioned In Finland, as well as In Roumnnla. Finland is reported to be joining in the attack on the Reds, A DEMONSTRATION. LONDON", May 9.

The Independent Socialists are arranging a great demonstration in favour of Soviet Russia.

THE POLISH ADVANCE. (Received this dny at 9.30 a.m.) r PARIS, May 10. Polish advance varies from 100 to 150 kilometres in depth. The Poles liave opcnpiecj mqrp than half a ' million sfjinir.g kilopnetrps of territory. * POLISH ALLIANCE. (Received this day at 10.35 a.tfl.) ' ' ‘ ' v PARIS, May 10. A Polish apd Roumanian Alliance is being prepared. Roumania has concentrated hpr army op the Dniester rjver.