GERMANS MARCHING ON RIGA.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 October 1919, Page 5

GERMANS MARCHING ON RIGA.

OAS AND BOMBS IN ATTACKS* j Received Oct. 12, 5.5 p.m. _ London, Oct. 10. n. tS- 131168 sa ys disclosures show that the Western Russian Government formed' m Berlin nominally controls the German troops in the Baltic States, which ar® called the West Russian army. Berlin message confirms that the Germans are marching on Riga, in consequence of Lettish patrol attacks, en □angering an orderly withdrawal of the German troops. .™ e J* Msia . n . Western Arm y attacked the Lett position and occupied villages nine miles south-east and six miles south of Riga. Received Oct. 12, 5.5 p.m. ~ „ Berlin, Oct. 10. Colonel Bermont, otherwise known as ftnnce Usuroff, the Russo-GeVman Bischoffs Iron Division, and Commander Siewert's German Legion declare their object is to rid the Baltic States of evilly disposed persons anxious to *ake peace with the Bolsheviks. It is believed that the object may be limited to the creation of a German colony in the Baltic States with a view to the retention of Teutonic influence long exercised by. Baltic barons. Received Oct. 12, 5.5 p.m. . . London, Oct. 10. The Times, in a leader, suggests that Deputy Haase was shot because he meant to expose a conspiracy charging the Government with complicity. According to Lettish communiques the German attack was accompanied by asphyxiating gas, bombing aeroplanes, and armored cars which violate the rreaty of Versailles.-Times Service. ; ENCIRCLING RIGA. THE SUBURBS CAPTURED. Received Oct. 12,11.30 p.m. T , T , , * . Berii n, Oct. 11. lhe Lokal Anzeigef states that there are reports from Libau that, after severe fighting in the marshes before Riga, Bemondt's forces yesterday morning captured the suburbs of Riga. This morning they captured Thorensberg by assault, and occupied the Dviua bridge. Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE GERMAN OFFENSIVE. START OF MARCH EASTWARDS. Received Oct. 12, 5.5 p.m. r . , London, Oct. 10. Latest reports indicate that the Germans intend to march through Latvia to the Bolshevik front to co-operate with the White Russian Annies. The Letts and Esthonians will offer a most determined opposition, but the Esthonian Generalissimo declares that the Lettish troops are unable to resist the more numerous and better equipped troops led by Von der Goltz. This aggression is regarded as the o«t sign of the imperialistic German offensive eastwards. The cards of tne German reactionaries are now upon the table.—Reuter. STRENGTH OF GERMANO-RUSSIAN ■ FORCE. Received Oct. 12,11.35 p.m. _ London, Oct. 11. The Daily Mail's Helsingfors. correspondent says Bemondt's advance guard of Germano-Russiana occupied Riga in the morning. The extent of the fighting and the composition of the troops are unknown. in be l iey,ed tke assailants numbered 10,000.—Renter. VIOLATING PEACE TREATY. PROTEST AGAINST GERMANY. , „ Paris, Oct. 10. Ihe Government of Lettland telegraphs to the Peace Conference that German troops in Courland have done their utmost to prevent the Letts fighting Bolsheviks. When the Letts recently began a fresh offensive they freed a considerable area, but the Germans attacked them in the rear on October 8. The Lett Government begs that the Allies take immediate decisive measures to force Germany to conform to the peace treaty which she thus violated. The Lett appeal concludes by declaring that the alliance formed between Germany and Germanophile Russia threamerely the independence of ™ the P eace of the whole World. The Lett Government will defend its independence to the last drop of blood.—Reuter. CAMPAIGN AGAINST BOLSHEVISM. TWO SEPARATE MOVEMENTS. Received Oct. 12, 5.5 p.m. T , , Paris, Oct. 10. he Nation/has had an interview with General Wendziagotski, formerly Com-missary-General in the Russian Army, wh °j jU t returned from Russia. He stated there were two anti-Bolshevik movements in existence. The first was purely a pro-German campaign conducted by Von der Goltz and the Russo-Baltic troops who were controlled by a Ministry fitting in Berlin, including members of the Duma. The second movement ' 8 , one „ made , "P °, f Russian volunteers muler General Denikin and General KoltAdvices from Moscow state that General Denikin's successes have greatlv perturbed the Bolsheviks, who made the news a pretext for a veritable reign of terror. Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. MUNITIONS FOR BOLSHEVISTS. Received Oct. 12, 11,5 p.m. Rome, Oct. 11. A message from Fiume reports the arrival of the steamer Persia laden with rifles and munitions intended for operations against the Bolsheviks. The message adds that the crew mutinied and compelled the captain to set a course for Fiume—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FIGHTING IN PETROGRAD. Received Oct. 12, 11.5 p.m. Copenhagen, Oct. 11. The Russian newspapers report serious fighting at PetrogradCounter revolutionaries have occupied several important , buildings.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. NEGOTIATIONS WITH GERMANY. Berlin, Oct. 10. The so-called West Russian Government, in return for supplying 110,000 men and ten million sterling, agreed with the Russian negotiators: (1) That Russia should grant Germany a favorable commercial treaty for fifteen years; (2)' that Russia is to have a free hand in Turkey and Persia; (3) that Finland fs to be independent; (4) that the Baltic Provinces are to be autonomous under Russian protection. It is estimated that von der Goltz will leave 100.000 Germans in tins Baltic Pfo-

LETTS TROOPS CONFIDENT. JPBE PROBLEM OF COURLAND. Received Oct. 12, 5.5 p.m. London, Oct. 11. The Daily Express' Riga correspondent had an interview with M. Ulmanis, the Lettish Premier, on Wednesday. The Premier said all Russo-German attacks had hitherto been repulsed. The Letts captured a large quantity of booty at Olaine, fifteen miles from Riga. The morale of the population and the troops was excellent. Mobilisation was proceeding and the people were enthusiastically answering the Government's call. The battlefront between Mitau and Riga extends twenty-five miles inland. The enemy apparently aims at advancing along the main road from Mitau. General Bermondt, who ip leading the Russo-Germans, lias proclaimed himself Governor-General of Courland. Officers of the Iron Division frankly announce that they are N determined to completely annex Courland. The problem is causing the German Government acute difficulties. The independent Socialists are charging Herr Noske with deceit and falsehood in connection with the recall of the troops.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ACTION OF ESTHONIANS. ALLIED NAVAL INTERVENTION EXPECTED. Received Oct. 12, 5.5 p.m. London, Oct. 11. There is no truth in the report of IXAnnunzio'a assassination. A message from Riga states that the Esthonians will probably cease fighting the Bolsheviks and make commor- cause against the Germans, regarding the latter as a great peril. The Bolsheviks have agreed regarding the Baltic States' proposals for the Peace Conference during the coming week. Allied naval intervention is expected ir. the next few days.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ALLIES BLOCKADE THREAT. Received Oct 12, 5.5 p.m. Paris, Oct. 11. The. Supreme Council is fully alive to the necessity for firm meas.-v.res regard, ing the Baltic provinces. 1 it is understod that arrangements are complete to enforce a rigorous blockade in the event of Foch's Note failing to produce the desired effect. A Berlin wireless message states that Von der Goltz is visiting all army corps informing them of the German Governmemnt's instructions Herr Bauer announced they were prepared to send a political mission to the Baltic provinces to persuade the troops to comply with the Government's orders. DENIKIN DEFEATED. Received Oct. 12, 5.5 p.m. Stockholm, Oct. 10. According to newspaper reports Denikin has suffered a heavy defeat. The Bolsheviks have retaken Kieff. A Bolshevik wireless message makes no such claim. GERMANS DISGUISE TO FIGHT. Received Oct. 12, 11.5 p.m. London, Oct. 12. Correspondents state that the great majority of the so-called West Russian troops are really Germans disguised in West Russian uniforms, and secretly enrolled in Germany. The Entente accuses the German Government of supines 3, if not active connivance, in allowing them to bo smuggled over the frontier. The commander points out that, while the Esthonians are badly organised and equipped and Von der Goltz's and Bermondt's troops are well supplied, he believes Russo-German cooperation will be short-lived, owing to actual mutual discord.—Aus.-N.Z Cable Assn.