BOLSHEVIK WAR.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 January 1920, Page 5

BOLSHEVIK WAR.

W ALLIED OFFENSIVE.! ' c {BOTBCTIfrO BHTTISH INTERESTS, Br -Tsltfraghj-Ress Aasa.—Conjriitt. Received Jan. 22, 7.45 nan, _„_ " : Paris, Jan. 19. 'An inspired statement, apparently dne to the movements of the British delegation, declares there is no intention to take offensive measures against the Bolsheviks, either naval or military, so long a* th« Bolsheviks do not menace neighbouring territories. So far merely defensive measures have been taken to protect British interests.—Reuter Ser*i«* ' DENIED? MORE STABLE. ALLIES HOLD BLACK SEA. ODESSA STILL FREE. Received Jan. 22, 7.45 pjn. London, Jan. 19. ' The latest news from South Russia states Senikm'B position is more stable Ml) be a holding the line. The Bolsheviks captured not more than 30,000 volunteers. Allied warships command the Black Sea. The Bolsheviks are still a considerable distance from Odessa. ) The reported capture of Krasnovadsk Is ineomct. The Bolsheviks are held up outside the town, which is under the firelof the volunteer fleet in the Caspian, lea,— Renter Service.

BRITISH FLEET ACTIVE. SITUATION IN SOOTH RUSSIA. WARSHIPS FOR THE BLACK SEA. > Received Jan. 22, 10.35 p.m. London, Jan. 19. Advices from Malta, dated the 16th inet., stated orders were received by a number of warships to leave on the 18th, apparently for the Black Sea. Every available ship was shipping stores and coal to its utmost capacity, sufficient several months.. The authorities are reticent, but it i 9 understood the Allied fleets, with Britain represented by the greater part of the Mediterranean fleet, are taking the necessary steps in view of the serious situation in South Russia. The Dreadnoughts Marlborough and Jeabow and several light cruisers are already at Constantinople.—Reuter Service.

THE MIDDLE EAfiT. THE AJ.TJK? DEFENSIVE * MEASURES. tCfiOOPS AND NAVAL ASSISTANCE. Received Jan. 23, 12.10 ajn. London, Jan. 19. The Paris correspondent of the Daily Elprws states that Lord Beatty, Sir •Henry 'Wilson, and Mr. Winston Churchill (Minister for War) participated in conitevaces, discussing Allied defensive measum in the Middle East. It is understood troop 3 will be sent to the Caucasus. A strong naval force will preserve order in the Black Sea. Practfcally all the big ships of the British Mediterranean Fleet are steaming thither «-AUb.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

ATTITUDE OF THE ALLIES. NO SUPPORT FOR THE VANQUISHED. JUUTARY EXPEDITION OPPOSED. Received Jan. 23, 1.40 a.m. London, Jan. 20. The Paris correspondent of the Daily Chronicle states the Republics of Georgia and Aaertaijan had been promisedthat Britain would wage a defensive war W their behalf, but Mr. Lloyd George ta» decided there can be no more military rapport tor the beaten forces of XfenUdn aadKoltchalr. France is indifferent to the situation in Trans-Cwpia and Caucasia. Therefore, fefte Is disinclined to commit herself to a military, expedition in the Middle East. Poland will be dissuaded from making inroads into Russian territory, while the Allies pursue a purely defensive policy I* Poland. Denikin has removed his headquarters to a warship in the Black Sea.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE ALARMIST REPORTS.

CONDEMNED BY MR. LLOYD GEORGE. Received Jan. 23, 1.10 a.m. London, Jan. 19. TLe Paris correspondent of the Daily News puts new light on Mr. Churchill's visit. It appears the Premiers were discussing ths Supreme Economic Council's schema for trade with the Russian people at the time when Mr. Churchill's were inspiring alarmist reports in London. Mr. Churchill and Mr. Walter Long j then ordered Sir Henry Wilson and Lord Beetty to accompany them is a dash to Baits in tha hope of preventing a decision, hut arrived an hoar after a decision was readied. They found Mr. Llojjd fJetfge strongly condemnatory of the reports, which he regards as and unfortunate. Relations between the Ministers are strained.— United Service. FIGHTING AGAINST THE LETTS. Received Jan. 22, 7.40 p.m. Copenhagen, Jan. IS. A Lettish mmannaqae states the Bolsheviks attaekwd heavily, including ? Chinese regiments. Heavy fighting took w place wtta WKfrnnrat ewmx Iwscs—- -■ Prnrf—i.