SOVIET RUSSIA.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 May 1924, Page 3

SOVIET RUSSIA.

AUSTRALIAN ANP N.Z. I'AHIiK ASSOCIATION. SOVIET EMBASSY INCIDENT. LONDON. May 5. An official Soviet- source in London states, it became known in Berlin last week that the German secret Monarchist organisation intended to commit some outrage against the Soviet hmhassv on the eve of the elections with the object of influencing their cause. The raid represented curving into effect of plans previously prepared and the secret uniformed police alleged their object was to liml a fugitive criminal. They spent four hours in the building breaking open safes and examining official correspondence. The statement adds: "Ibis act of violence will probably react on German and Soviet commercial relations.” BERLIN. May 5.

Aii official account of the search of the Russian Embassy states that courtesy and moderation were shown, the task being carried out under the personal supervision of the cliiel of the political nolice. There was no molestation of the Russian c lerks. Force was onlv used ill the ease of one of the most obstinate officials. Cupboards in only one room were forced, because the occupants refused t" hand over the l evs The diplomatic identity papers which were seized under suspicion, not being genuine, were banded back aft., verification.