INTERNAL RUSSIA.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 August 1920, Page 2

INTERNAL RUSSIA.

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RUSSIA REPLIES TO ALLIES,

LONDON, August 8. • M. Kamenoff has sent Mr Lloyd George a communication from the Soviet Government stating that Lord Curzon’s note of July 20th., and the Polish I'oieign Minister’s telegram to Moscow, of July 22nd, both proposed negotiations for an armistice and peace, but when the Polish delegates arrived at Baranovitch; it was found that they were empowered to deal only with miiitary problems, and their limited powers did not correspond to the tasks with Which the conference was to deal. M. Kaminoff’s note adds: “It is essential to demand guarantees for such as the partial disarmament of Poland; and for a cessation of recruiting, which would prevent Poland using the period ol the armistice for a removal of hostilities.

Ho points out that international law in nowise required a suspension of operations before the conclusion of an armistice. The continuance of the Bolshevik advance in Poland would in nowise prejudice the nature of the Peace Treaty.

The Note concluded by renewing the Soviet’s pledge with respect to Poland independence to grant her even wider frontier than those indicated by the Allied Supreme Council and by the British note of the 28th.

_ The Note insists that the proposed London International Conference shall be solely between Soviet Russia and the leading Entente Powers,

-A POLISH DENIAL. LONDON, August 6. lhe Polish Charge D’Affaires in London has issued a statement denying the Russian allegations that Poland is deliberately delaying the armistice in the hope of securing the Entente’s assistance. ALLIES TO ACCEPT SOVJET NOTE. ■LONDON, August Kamenoff and Krassjn had apother interview with Mr Lloyd George. Thp “Evening Sapdard* understands that the Allies will accept th§ Soviet Note and the London Conference will be'hpld Germany and the Russian border States being represented. WARSAW, August 6. The Polish resistance is stiffening. The Reds are still advancing. WAR AGAINST RUSSIA. LONDON, Aug 6. The Admiralty announces that it can establish an airtight blockade of Russia in 12 hours. Mr Lloyd George and M. Millerand met on Saturday at Boulogne to consider a future policy. BRITISH ARMY FOR RUSSIA. OTTAWA, Aug 7. The Imperial Army officers at Toronto have received official cables, asking if they are willing to serve again in a war. It is presumed these inquiries are being made from London with a vieiv possibly to Britain starting .a military" campaign against Soviet Russia. "' AMERICA"AND POLAND.- . Washington; Aug 7. President Wi'jsop conferred wifli Mr Colby (Secretary for State) apd ijp Davis (Under-Secretary) regarding the Polish situation.. There is a strong desire here to have the United-States Go-_ vernment aid in stopping the Bolshej, vist advance. It is generally believed, however, that Congress will' not ppact any legislation authorising thp pge. of American forces against the Bolshevists, unless public sentiment is aroused op behalf of tie Boles. Officials are deeply depressed prey the sitpatiop which, it is considered, again threaten 3 the world'peace.

BRITISH LABOUR’S ATTITUDE. LONDON, Aug 7, j The Labour Party, in a manifesto, points out the workers are justified in ( refusing to assist any war in support * |j . of Poland, which had attempted conquest and aggression for self-aggrand-isement. Therefore it warns foreign Governments that British Labour will not co-operate with Poland against whose conduct Mr Lloyd George has , repeatedly issued warnings. !*' LABOUR’S UNITED PROTEST. j ' LpNDON, Aug 6. Labour organisations propose a conference in London as a protest' against war with Russia. Already there have been sectional protests, notably from I the Portsmouth dockyard men and Glasgow Trade. Unionists. It is beljeved that Labour will he more united in this, matter than in any I ' previous political. , or international question. • l : FEAR QF JIJJSSI4N WAR. j CHICAGO, Aug d, Due-to the reports that there is a probability of a new war between the Allies and dtussia, there have been new sharp the price of wheat here. The results are that December - wheat has sold at 245 cents and March at 247 cents a bushel. THE PQI4SH POSITION WARSAW, August 6. ' Tho Polish Government hap request- . ed the leadprs of the Franeo-British mission to Poland to return and explain to their respective Governments the actual position in Poland and to advise their Governments regarding the assistance necessary. 1 _ ' PARIS, August 7. “Le Temps” Warsaw correspondent telegraphs that General Weygapd has offered subject to certain conditions to undertake the command of the Polish Army. WRANQEL 4XT) SPVJET& LONDON, August 6. The r ‘Daily Telegraph’s” correspondent with General Wrangel states the Bolsheviks have greatly strengthened .their 13tJ{. Army with a vjew to ijer Wring a smashing blow, but after eight days’ stubborn fighting the Reds were completely defeated by him, losing four thousand, who wore taken taken prisoners, besiods a great quantity of guns and material. Wrangel says he'is pursuing the enemy who are disorganised greatly.

- DANGER OF BIG WAiR. LONDON, August 7. Von. Simons, Foreign Minister, in thf Reichstag said [that Germany was now threatened with great dangers of invasion not only on the East, hut also on the west. But Germany would uphold her declaration of neutrality, and she would disarm any invader. He would not actually maintain that the Allies intended to traverse Germany to get to Poland with troops, hut they (Germany) had to reckon on this possibility. He hoped they would be able to maintain their neutrality without the use of force. COPENHAGEN, August 7. The Bolsheviks are sending great numbers of Russians, who formerly were war prisoners in Germany into East Prussia for propaganda jfcrposes. The German authorities have interned them. It is said the soldiers declaro there is a great famine everywhere behind the Bolshevik front

POLISH SOCIALISTS

(Reuter’s Telegram.'! LONDON, August 7. Polish socialists have issued an impassioned counterblast to the anti-Po-lish manifestos of British and other Labourites, imploring them to oppose the national murder which is being perpetuated on Poland by the Red Army, whose object is to ruin the independence of neighbours, as they have already done to Lithuania and Ukraine. Who dares reproach Polish Socialists for wishing to save the independence of their country.

POLISH REPORT.

[LONDON TIMES SERVICE —COP FRIGHT]

LONDON, Aug 7

A Polish communique suggests a Polish countermove continues in the neighbourhood of Drobiezyu, to gain ground, and succeeded in driving back the enemy, who crossed the* Bug again to the north bank. Particularly fierce fighting took place at the river Sereth. Bolshevik attacks were repulsed, while Ukrainian detachments successfully continue to counter-attack. A communique declares the town of Brody was completely sacked by Bolsheviks. Relations between Germans and Poles at Dantzig are becoming more strained, following on a decision by German workmen not to discharge vessels bringing munitions for Poland. Poles in Pomerania, including railxvaymen, have now* ceased to transport food supplies to Dantzig from Poland. The stoppage is complete, and it is feared will lead to the suspension of industries, and an economic crisis at Warsaw. It is officially alleged that, Moscow wireless station twice declined to receive the latest Polish note, on the pretext firstly, of alterations in the hours for reception of messages and secondly, atmospheric disturbances, which the Poles state are non-existent.

ALLIED HEADS CONFER

LONDON, Aug 8. Hon Lloyd George, in high spirits, welcomed V M. Mildjerjnd and Marshal Foch at Hythe. The Mayor’s daughter, following the French custom, presented each visitor as ho landed with a bouquet of' captations. Lords and Bgntty and the Mayors of Folkestone apd Hythe were present. A huge orqwcl acelapned the as they proceeded to Lympne for the conference. , A Geneva message states Signor Giolliti will shortly confer with Hon L)oyd George in Switzerland on tlife Russq-Polish question.

ALLIED HEADS MEET. LONDON, August 7. M. Mjlierand and Marshal Foch meet Hop Lloyd Georg© and Field Marshal Wi]sftTf at Hythe on Sunday. THE RUSSIAN MISSION. LQNJSQN, August 7. Official circles are more hopeful regarding the outcome of Kamenoff’s interview with. Hon Lloyd George, and that the Hythe Conference will produce n. solution of the Polish situation. POSITION AT WARSAW. WARSAW, August 7. Notwithstanding- the proximitiy of the enemy, the city is appreciably calm. There has been a great influx of visitors and the hotels are crowded. Many troop trains are hurrying to the front. Soldiers are in the highest spirits. There is a feeling that the negotiations at Minsk will be unsuccessful, and that Poland must throw m her Whole weight against the enemy. IN POLAND. WARSAW, August 7. -The Legations have left. Government is preparing to leave. A TRUCE WANTED. ' LONDON, August 8. The Sunday Express says the British Government has asked Russia to agree to a ten day's truce With I oland, while armistice negotiations take place.