INTERNAL RUSSIA.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 August 1920, Page 2

INTERNAL RUSSIA.

UtSTKALIAN & N.Z. CAULS ASSOCIATION ], CABINET'S DISSENSION. LONDON, Aug 1. Various newspapers indicate friction in the Cabinet, amounting to a Unionist revolt against the Premier over Ireland and Russian questions, on which the disagreement centres. JThere is a feeling among Unionists that H<su Lloyd George is temporising with Sinn Feinism, instead of the anniliilation of it. Both Liberal peace party and Unionist war pairty are angry pver -> the Russian policy. The Premier is accused of facing both ways on the Polish diflieulty while Hon W. Churchill, in a recent newspaper article, went so far as to suggest that Germany might be asked to repel the Bolshevik .advance. Beneath it all is resentment that in Cabinet, in which the Unionists are dominant, they ought to have a prominent share in shaping the policy. Instead, there is Lloyd George’s dictatorship. Writing to Jviiigley Wood, Hon L.loy«l George says there ‘ was never a time when there was a greater need of unity and order required to secure a solution of urgent problems at Homo and abroad. Lord Wolmer, addressing Aldershot Unionists, said the Conservatives are disappointed in the lack of firm prim ciples on the part of their leaders. If Hon Bonar Law could not lead, he should make way for someone else. It is believed Sir E. Carson was the personality the country, stood in the greatest need of at present. French newspapers condemn ChurcliI ill’s suggestion. The “Echo De Paris” ) sees in it a recrudescence of England’s insular policy' of creating antagonism between nationals on the continent.

SOVIET CONGRESS. LONDON, Aug. 1

• Shaw, a Commoner pregiding'at the Congress of Second International at Genoa- opposed the Soviet system fpr England, but deprecated, interference with Russia, who must®work out f?er own destiny. A Belgian delegate proposed to transfer the Secretariat of the Congress to London in the best interests of internationals'.

BREST LITOVSK FALLS. BERLIN, Ang 1. It is reported that Brpst Lit° v 'sh hi) B fallen ,after a slight resistance, and the Reds are advancing on Lemberg.

POLISH ARMISTICE, - NEW YORK, Aug, I. The “Times” diplomatic correspondent telegraphs from Washington thaf uneasiness over the continued advance of the-Rec| armies into Poland; hag bpeji replaced by ft sense of relief brought to diplomats here by earlier consent of the . c Soviet to armistice. Washington nevpr wholly, shared the light-hearted optimism with which some of the Allies r§ceived the news of file Bolshevik assent to an armistice. There is strong eon- *- vicfion here that Lenin’s aim at world revolution has not been in any way abandoned. It is the prevailing opinion that no permanent settlement in Eastern Europe-will be obtainable while Bolshevism continues an active, military force. It is not expected parieys with Soviet will lead to real results.

AN armistice,

POLAND’S GRAVE DANGER

Warsaw, August 1

The announcement of an arniisjtice and arrangement for the London Conference calmed public opinion thpugli it is believed the Reds intend to protract the negotiations until they haye gqiped their intended objectives inducing ]>tn,v berg. Allied diplomats and Polish statesmen and genera}, s are in c! os P consultation, deciding on the best use of shp resources to meet immediate danger', in the event of a break down of negotiations. A cargo of rifles in the steamer Triton, held up at Danzig for a week, arrived and were unloaded by British soldier's. Other cargoes of munitions „ are expected. Half trained volunteers singing patriotic songs continue to march to the front, but the' stations are thronged with wealthy fugitives. The population is inclined to apathy.

An official communique expressing ! satisf; ictipn with the Allies proffipF.-TTa--1 lisation of the possibility of liolshevjkg not wanting an armistice, adds that undoubtedly the Bolshevists wants to BuL shovise Poland, either by arms or diplomacy. They cannot compass this if the Allies support Poland, but there is a danger of a great military move-, ment. It is reported the Northern Army is within the frontier. Bolshevists are in communication with Germany through southern Lithuania, between Kovno and Sumalki, and have expelled the Lithuanian administration from Vilna. Brest Litovsk is still in Polish hands. It is"" understood the Allies have no ijjtepfiqn : to ajlcKV Undue delays in tlip armistice Effective pleasures will be taken to prp : vent sporadic attacks on tlm capital, but wealthy people continue their flight. POLISH ARMISTICE. (Reuter’s" Telegram.) WARSAW, August 1. Polish armistice delegate? mot the Bolshevist delegates oji Bresp-I,ito^gk : Baranovitchi road, on evephjg of the SOLD, The French Military Mission in Warsaw reports Bolslipviks gpd (jprinaiis are negotiating at Suwarke. General Hallep lias taken over jxmnpand of thp northern group of Polish armjes. Tlijs is tho first stop in reorganisation op the Polish army. French officers have assumed all important, technical services. * GERMAN REQUEST, BERLIN, August l, It is semi-officially stated that Government have asked the Peace Conference to speedily reply to the German request for permission to take the necessary measures to maintain the neutrality of the eastern frontier, and requested the Entente to provide shipping to transfer interned Polish. troops to thq interior 'of G'gfmany.