RUSSIAN REVOLT

Hokitika Guardian, 10 March 1921, Page 2

RUSSIAN REVOLT

BY TIvLEGII A PH—I'ULSS ASSN., COPYRIGHT. AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. KRONSTADT REVOLT LEADER. KX-CZ ARI ST AK TIL LEU Y MEN LONDON, March 8. The London “Times” publishes from its Stockholm correspondent a report that the leader of the revolt at Ivronsadt is one Koslowsky. It states that Koslowsky was a most prominent artillery staff officer of the Czarist Army, and was famous as it mathematician. For years he was Colonel during the war time. It says: He r has great energy and daring. He is cut out fm a military dictator. How he lias controlled most unruly elements the senmen and the workmen, was simply amazing, tlu> discipline being extraordinary.

PETROGRAD SHELLED

BY KRONSTADT’S BIG GUNS

LONDON, March 9

The “Times” Stockholm , .correspondent says Koslowsky has sent an ultimatum to the Soviet. Its terms are unknown.

Ho continues: “The Krasnaya Gorki smaller forts were bombarded from Kron stadt guns which were turned towards Petrograd into which Kronstadt’s 12inheh guns have been firing 60 shots a minute. Petrograd became greatly alarmed, the streets being deserted and the cafes and theatres dosed. 'Workmen were forcibly mobilised in defence of the city. They revolted and attacked Soviet troops and gained possession of the greater part of the town. The “Times” adds: “A wireless message states'a. duel is ensuing between Moscow and Kronstadt. President Lenin is trying to induce the seamen to turn against the revolt leaders. Koslowsky has replied saying Kronstadt is an independent Republic. He demanded the deposition of the Soviet, and instead the formation of a constituent assembly. VICTORY CLAIMED. LONDON, Mardi 8. The “Times” says: “A later message states Koslowky was completely victorious in an artillery duel, having silenced the minor forts near Kronstadt. He is now preparing a march on Petrograd. The Soviet Council'are reported to he carrying out reprisals in the West.

KRONSTADT BELCHING FIRE. LONDON, March 9. Later Russian reports continue, but they are still confused. It is stated that the important fortress of Knrsnayogorka has now sided with the Kronstadt revolt and has begun to bombard Petrograd. The firing from Kronstadt is said to have attained great violence. Yet even the anti-Soviet quarters expect the Kronstadt fortress soon to surrender to the Soviet, unless some outside co-operation is forthcoming. Sanguinary street fighting is reported in Moscow.

The Soviet is stated to be using liquid lire there.

FIGHT FDR PETROGRAD

(Received This Day at 9.45 a.m ) HELSINGFORS. March 9

Pierce street fighting continues in Petrograd which is entirely in the houses of the revolutionaries. Trotsky and Zinivieff'are defending the prison of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Brusiloff is organising Soviet troops at Petrograd. He ordered a regiment consisting of Bashku, Finns, and Chinese mercenaries to clear the streets. The Bashkus refused to fire and joined the Revolutionaries, after attacking the Chinese. The Soviet .hold all roads leading to Petrograd. Soviets infantry in an attempt to retake Kronstant were beaten back over the ice. Kerensky is expected at lleval shortly. It is. reported from Petrograd that Soviet officials are ready to leave it at any moment.