RUSSIAN MIX-UP.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 September 1920, Page 2

RUSSIAN MIX-UP.

in, Electric Telegraph—Co >yi i fe m,.) POLISH REFUSAL. LONDON, September 10. Reports from Moscow state Poland rejected the Lithuanians proposal, to partlioipate in peace negotiations at Riga, preferring to settle the disputes individually.

POURPARLERS BEGIN, AT RIGA. J MOSCOW, September 10. ~ The Russian peace delegates have gone to Riga, the Soviet having received the necessary assurances of their safety. The Polish are already there, and pourparlers will begin forthwith. A POLISH CHARGE. 'deceived This Day at 8 a.m.) AA r ASHINGTON, Sept. 11. The State Department has received a note from Poland charging Lithuania and Russia with acting n collusion over the boundary disputes against Poland. SOVIET STATISTICS. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) BERLIN, Sept. 12. Dittmann, Independent Socialist Delegation of Moscow Internationale, states the Soviet statistics show there are 230 thousand male and female Soviet officials in Moscow, but scarcely one hundred thousand -workmen.

STRAIGHT TALK TO RUSSIA. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 12. Kameneff has left for Russia. He is the bearer of Hon Lloyd George’s demands formulated at an interview prior to Kameneff’s departure, with a view’ to clearing up the latest political issues between the Soviet and British Government. For instance, it is pointed out tliat the offer of a subsdy to the ’‘Daily Herald” violates the undertaking not to engage in propaganda in - Britain. The “Sunday Express” says Hon Lloyd George did not mince words concerning Kameneff’s breach of pledges, and adds there are indications that Kameneff will not return. Krassin who has kept faith throughout, will remain. THE RED ARMY. ’ (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) AA 7 AItSAAA 7 , Sept. 12. Ten fresh Bolshevik divisions are reported in Volhynia region. The Red Army further north is regrouping. '