EUROPEAN SITUATION.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17693, 2 August 1919, Page 9

EUROPEAN SITUATION.

CAMPAIGN IN RUSSIA. BOLSHEVIST RETIREMENT. Pr<as Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, July 31. 11l a wireless communication the antiBolshevists claim that they are within two days' march of Ivieif. The Bolshevists ad mit a retirer-ent to Zhmerinka Junction, on the Tarunpol railway.—A. and N.Z. Cable. AN OPTIMISTIC OFFICIAL. NEW TROOPS INCREASING. LONDON, July 28. (Received Aug. 1, at 8.55 p.m.) _ A Daily Chronicle correspondent had an interview with the Governor-general of the Archangel Province. Tho Governor was optimistic regarding the future, though Russia's highest interests would be imperilled if Britain's aid were abruptly withdrawn. Russia's new troops in the north sector were in good spirits, and the numbers were growing steadily.—A. and N.Z. Cable. BRITISH GOVERNMENT'S POLICY. EVACUATION BEFORE WINTER. OBLIGATIONS TO RUSSIA. LONDON, July 29. (Received Aug. 1, at 8.15 p.m.) In the House of Commons Mr Donald Mac Lean (Reader of the non-Coalition Liberals) asked for full information respecting the Government's intentions regarding Russia, and referred to the present policy of muddle and mystery. Mr Clynes suggested an impartial commission to investigate the conditions in Russia, and deprecated armed interference. Mr Churchill, in replying, emphasised the fact that the Allied occupation of Murmansk and Archangel stopped the Germans from sending divisions from the east, and stated that early in March the Cabinet decided that Archangel and Murmansk should bo evacuated before another winter, but that reinforcements, which were necessary for the safe withdrawal of the troops and our obligations to the local populatin and the local Russian Government, be sent. The British military authorities had giy.en the widest latitude in regard to carrying out the evacuation. This policy, which would be carried out completely, was communicated to the Russian leaders.—Reuter. NO CAUSE FOR ALARM. . LONDON, July 31. (Received Aug. 1, at 10.5 p.m.) In the House of Commons Mr Churchill repeated the pledge that the troops would be withdrawn from Russia before the winter. There was no cause for alarm regarding their safety.—A. and N.Z. Cable.