RUSSIAN CRISIS.

Taihape Daily Times, 15 November 1917, Page 5

RUSSIAN CRISIS.

RUSSIAN AFFAIRS . LONDON, November 13. A sensational Russian wireless message constitutes the only news hitherto received of yesterdays fighting at Petrograd, and settles all doubts as to who controls the capital at least temporary. No news has been received from the provinces. The fact that neither Korniloff or Kerensky are captured indicates that all is not yet yet over. j KERENSKY CONTROLS PETROGRAD. Received 9 a.m. NEW YORK, November 14.

It is definitely reported that Kerensky has regained control of Petrograd. Germans are continuing their propaganda on the Russian front, and also attempting to break down the Italian morale. Events may have a marked effect on their general strategy for which we must prepare to meet. A Balkans war communique erm phasises the need for closer interrelation on all fronts. The political situation in Eussia enabled Germany to detach important German contingents to be sent to Italy, LONDON, Nov 14. The High Commissioner cables: A Russian communique yesterday states t-hat after bitter fighting the Keren-sky-Korniloff forces were completely defeated near Tsar Kosselo.

RUSSIA’S MARVELLOUS CHANGES PRIVATE PROPERTY ABOLISHED EX-CZAR EMPEROR OF SIBERIA. Received 11.35. I - ‘ STOCKHOLM, Nov 14. The B'olscheviki has proclaimed the abolition of private property. , ; The Entente Ambassadors are reported to be negotiating with Korniloff. It is estimated that Lenin’s supporters number ■ fifty thousand. It is reported the Cossacks have occupied Kiev Officers at Tornea report that Siberia has declared her independence, and proclaimed the ex-Czar Emperor.

BOLSHEVIK GOVERNMENT. LOSES . POWER. COPENHAGEN, Nov. 13. The Ambassador refused to recognise the Bolshevik Government, but will recognise the Committee of Public Safety which all parties, except the Bolshevik, arc organising . STREET FIGHTING IN PETROGRAD. STOCKHOLM, November 13. The “National Tidende” reports that Kerensky’s troops have been fighting- in the streets since Monday and arc steadily driving back the Bolsheviks. The greater part of the eapial is in Kerensky’s hands, and it is only a matter of hours before the Bolsheviks will be forced to surrender

EXTRAORDINARY .CONFLICT .OF NEWS. LONDON, Nov. 14. The extraordinary conflict of news . regarding Russia continues To-night’s j Copenhagen messages declare that all ; foreign embassies and legations are leaving Petrograd forthwith. Another message states that a big battle near Petrograd ended in total victory for Kerensky. The city is returning to normal Guards have been established for the purpose of protecting the legations. Non-Socialists at Moscow, including Eodzifinko and Korniloff, are forming a new Government.