BRITAIN AND RUSSIA

Hokitika Guardian, 10 July 1925, Page 2

BRITAIN AND RUSSIA

[Australia it N.Z. Cable Association.] LONDON, Juljy - 8. Arising out of the Anglo-Russian relations some quarters ascribe special significance to the departure M. Rakov ,skv from Moscow for Ivondon by uir. He arrived to-morrow and is being sent to interview Air Austen Chamberlain (Foreign Secretary), who, in the Commons, recently hinted that tho continuance of Soviet propaganda was a matter ol grave consideration.

It is a coincidence that Rakovsky’s visit synchronises with Air Baldwin’s receipt of a letter from the Trade Union Congress expressing the fear that the reported speeches of British Cabinet Ministers indicate attempts are being made to creato an Anglo-Russian crisis over events in China; also calling attention to Air Chamberlain’s refusal of Tchiteherin's offer of a cordial discussion on questions at issue. Hie letter appeals that nothing should bo done in the direction of a diplomatic cleavage, also urging full consultation with the Soviet’s accredited diplomats.

SOVIET PRESS ALARMED

RIGA, July 9. The Soviet Press is alarmed at a growing feeling against the Soviet all the world over. The “Isvestia” mu', other journals point out that an interruption of diplomatic relations is possible presently, and says there aro signs everywhere of a general front l>eing organised against the Soviet Government. The “Isvestia” adds: “The Soviet is fully prepared for a military defence.”

BRITISH ATTITUDE. LONDON, July 8,

In the House of Commons, Air A. Chamberlain, in reply to a question, said the Government did not propose tu break off relations with Russia, but ho was closely watching the course of events.