RUSSIAN MIX-UP

Hokitika Guardian, 18 August 1920, Page 2

RUSSIAN MIX-UP

ißy Electric Telegraph—Co.-mightJ,

A DELEGATE. LONDON, August 16. Paderewski lias appointed a Polish delegate to the 'League of Nations.

KAMENEFF’S STATEMENT. LONDON, August 16 Kameneff, in a letter to Hon Lloyd '' George says Russians are anxious to learn Britain’s final decision regarding Wrangel. The letter charges Britain ! with maintaining the attitude of protection of Wrangel, enabling Wrangel to prepare' a fresh blow and culminating ; in Franco’s recognition. Kameneff declares Britain throughout has refused to undertake any practical steps • to achieve peace in South Russia.

BRITAIN AND RUSSIA. LONDGN, Aug. 16.

Mr Boiiar Law states M. Kamenoff (Russia) yesterday sent the Prime Minister a letter that the trading terms Russia submitted to British traders would not be altered in the event of a contingency arising. Sueh contingency, lie asserted, was not anticipated. The Government would take no action until tho House of Commons was convened, and its approval obtained. Mr Bonar I-aw concluded: “The world’s one need to-day is peace. It is not our business to determine the form of Government of any country—except our own. The Prime Minister had tendered the Poles _ some advice. He said .lie would emphasise the Government was not going to lead Britain into any warlike operation, except it was on grounds that were so plain and so obvious that the wlufle country would bo behind it.

THE RED ADVANCE. BERLIN, August 16,

According to newspaper reports, the advance in the Polish corridor continue. Numerous small towns were entered, including the important fortress of Thorn.

FIGHT FOR WARSAW, LONDON, August 16. The “Morning Post’s” Warsaw correspondent asserts that French assistance is enroute io Warsaw.

Tlier e is a Polish offensive now on the Northern Front which has held up the Bolsheviks. The Bolshevik c.anpot begin a pew drive until they have rebuilt the railways, 'roads and bridges behind the front.

This is considered to be impossible before French help arrives

The population at Warsaw are greatly encouraged by the cheering reports of the crucial fighting, The Poles have recaptured Razymiii, 13 miles from Warsaw, -TV LONDON, Auuh-t 17, \ r The “Daily Express” Warsaw correspondent says: “On Sunday a Bolshevik patrol crossed the Vistula River south of Thorn, thus threatening to turn the Warsaw defences.

Polish cavalry then forced them to recross the river.

Bolshevik artillery has heavily bon;-, barded Stanislova, which is eight miles east of Warsaw. The artillery then began an advance. Then a Polish division attacked, and they compelled the enemy to retire. ™ Fierce fighting continues at BodzL min, outside Warsaw. The finaj result is still in doubt. The Poles in the south-west seem to have had the better of the fighting. It is however rather early to say ,vyhat will be the outcome,

The “Daily Express” correspondent at Warsaw, telegraphing on Monday describes the Polish troops as enthusistic. His despatch disposes of the unconfirmed rumour that file Bolsheviks had occupied Warsaw on Sunday.

BOLSHEVIKS ENTER WARSAW LONDON, August 16. The “Times” Kovno correspondent says “The Bolsheviks have entered the city of Warsaw.” A STROKE® (Received this day at 9.30 a.ip.) NEW YORK, Augpst 17. A Warsaw telegram states General Pilsudski’s counter stroke has relieved the pressure on Warsaw, and the Russians are retiring in confusion, . NOT CONFIRMED, (Received this day at 9.30 a,in.) LONDON, August 17. Official circles have no confirmation of the Bolshevik claim that Warsaw has ■fallen. On the contrary advices show the Poles counter attacked, on the southeastern front and have driven the Reds back. The line of defence covering Warsaw from tile south-east is now completely restored. The Polish counter attack was launched on receipt of information that the Bolsheviks had transferred several divisions to operate against Wrangel.

fight for*Warsaw. 'deceived This Day at aim.) LONDON, August 17. Berlin reports savage fighting for Warsaw, the Poles stubbornly resisting and fighting better than was exppeted. The capture presents greater difficulties than the Reds expected. Crowded congregations offered prayers for victory in Warsaw phurches on Sunday,