RUSSIAN MIX-UP

Hokitika Guardian, 27 July 1920, Page 2

RUSSIAN MIX-UP

By Electric 'teivgiupii—Cfn'J' l igi'i > THE RUSSIAN QUESTION. LABOUR INTERVENES. LONDON, July 24. On the subject of’ Poland, Mr 'flipmas demanded a frank recognition of the Russian Government, an cl'asked whether the Government was prepared to enter into negotiations with Russia immediately. Mr, Lloyd George said: “No”; we invite them here to discuss, firstly, peace •with liic Eastern European countries, and once such discussions are begun, they are very apt to end in clearing up all misunderstandings.” POLISH AFFAIRS. ' London; July 26. The “Morjnng correspondent reports that since the Reds occupied Vilna, nothing hag been heard of the Polish Women’s battalion, which was holding eight miles of front. It was commanded by an attractive yflung woman. 'flit* correspondent adds: It is painfully easy to imagine their fate. AID FOR POLAND. NEW YORK, July 26.

The “Nett- York American’s” Wash ington correspondent says that it )s understood thnt President Wilson will probably shortly issue a statement- on the Polish situation, and there nre indications that America will tender financial support to Poland. Confirmation of this belief has not yet been obtainable, the State Department not -wishing to make any comment. POfASJT FJGJjfTJNG CONTINUES. ! i.oN-nnv TIMM SKnvH.ii —corrpipljTl (Received tins day at 8 a.in.) RONDON, Jply 26. Despite the armistice continuous fighting is going pn alpng the Polish front. I Thp Poles after a sanguinary battle rej captured Crodnq. | THE SOVIET AND BRITAIN. i ' i NEC: i Ai'-iONS PROCEEDING. ! (Doited Service Telegrams). , (Received This Day. at 8 a.m.) LONDON, July 26. The “Daily Mail” states the Soviet Government ha.s notified the British Government if agreeable to hold a Peace Conference ith the Allies in London as suggested in the Note from Spa, but® as a first' condition it insists on the sur- . render of General Wrangel, whose safety it guarantees. The Soviet Govern- . ment expresses astonishment at Britain’s action in interrupting the discussion for the resumption of trade. BOLSHEVIK DANGER. (Received this day at 9.30 a.in.)% LONDQN, July 26. It is stated the Allies have agreed -« General Wrangpl-’s surrender as a preliminary to ap armistice "ith the Bolshevfks. Mr Garvin says there is an imminent I danger of a Bolshevik and German junction. !