Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-31
K0RN|L0FF TELLS STORY
OF ALLEGED REBELLION
Moved on Petrograd Because He
Thought Provisional Govern
ment OyerthroWn.
ORDER TO RESIGN DOMINANT
When lie Refused, Dictator Pro-
claimed Him Iraitor-lt Was Not
His Ambition to Attain Authority,
but to Save Country.


but to Save Country.
lin tho following remarkable docu-
mcnt General Kornilor, the famous
Cossack leader, sheds significant light
upon the events OF the so-called "Korn-
ilor rebellion" Penned by tho general
himself it IS one OF the most important
revelations that has been published.
In it tho Cossack general explains his
part in tho historic affair that ended so
ANONYMOUSLY to himself, Greatly weak
ching the power OF the Russian mod
crates. In 1t KorniloT also charges
kcrcnsky with vacillatio.: and unfor-
givablo duplicity.]
WRITTEN BY GEN. I<oRNILoFF.
Famous Russian Soldier and Cossack
Leader.
international News Bureau.l
on August 20 (Sepiembcr -, In the
morning OF the same day the former
chief procurator OF tho synod. V. y.
Lvov. called on me.
AS he entered my room Lvov at once
announced. Il come to you at the re-
quest OF kerensky."
1 emphasize that Lyov was not sent
for by me. because had not seen him
since April. and did not Know him well
enough. but that he came to mo from
Kercnsky.
Lvov stated. in kcrcnsky's name. that
IL. In my opinion. the latter's partici-
patton in the administration OF the
country did not bring with it sufficient
strength. stability, or authority.
kcrensky was ready to withdraw from
tho government. II kercnsky could
count on receiving my support he was
ready to continue his work.
In response, ! described tho general
state OF the country and the army. and
declared my profound conviction that
the only way out of this harasslns
situation was the institution of q die
tatorship. and tho immediate declara-
ton OF martial law.
announced that It was not my am
bition 10 attain this authority. and that
was quito willing to submit to any
one OH whom the authority or a die
tator should be conferred. be it
Kerensky. kaledin, Alexeyev or any
other.
Lvov declared that such 4 solution
was possible. and thai. in view OF tho
gravity OF the situation. the present
provisional government would see for
Itself the urgent need for appointing a
dictator. and that in all probability
they would offer mo the dictatorship.
In which case. said !, maintaining
my opinion tina. only vigorous com
nand could save the country. I should
not refuse 70 accept suck rcSpon-
sib.lity.
Whcrcupon, in the presence OF my
orderly officer, V. S. Zavoiko. re-
pcated to Lvov the Gist OF wha. had
said
SCHEME FOR GOVERNMENT
BY BANDED DICTAToRs
On August &c (September s.. after
the termination OF a congress OF COM
mssioncrs OF tho front. the following
gathered in my apartments: philoncnko.
l.. ;. Zavoiio, 4. T.. Aladyin.
The conversation again turned TO
the sraNit" OF tho situation. and the
Importance OF having an efficient admin :
istration.
Considering them to be people we'll
acquainted with all our most prominent
politicians, and in view of my converse
tons with Savinkor and Lvoy. pro-
posed that they should outline a scheme
OF government which, comprising tho
leaders OF the chief political parties.
should be strong and efficient and en-
! Joy the full confidence OF the people
and the army.
] plan WAS drawn up for Council
OF National Defense" with the PARTED.
patton OF the supreme commando in
chief as president; y. 4. kcrcnsky As
minister; substitute. &avinkov: General
Alcxeycv. Admiral ko!chak and Phil
oilelSi.
This committee should resolve Itself
into collective dictatorship. because
Il was not deemed advisable for one
/ person to hold this orlico alone.
+! 1t was proposed that the other min.
is;crial posts should be filled by the
/ following: Takhtamyshcv. Trctyakor
I'ckrovshy. Count lgnaticv, Alady.n
l!ehhanov, q. Il. ivor and Zavoilio.
That same evening | was called Il
the apparatus ard had the fouowin:
conversation with kerenshy and V. y
Lyov.
According to the record on the tap,
OF the apparatus, tho conversation wa:
IS follows:
This Is the Minister President. Kcr
ensky. awaiting General kornilon."
General korniloG is a: the appa
-a:us."
Good evening. general Lvov ant
kerensky are at the APP. rrstus. W,
ask your confirmation that Icrensli,
ca act according TO the information
communicated to him by Nladimi
Niko!aieviich."
Good .....ns, .@nIic:acn. Confirm
ing my definition OF the situation @
the coun.., "d tho army. which
gave vladimir Nix ola cv!tch, with
request that he should report i, 4
you; l repeat my announcement tina
the events OF the past few days, a
we'll as those impending. most impcra
lively require that definite decis!o,
should he arrived at with tho lcas
possible delay"
j ask you that definite settlement
must he fulfilled. about which YOU per
sonali" asked inc; without this con
Animation from YOU yourself thcrs /
hesitation in trusting me completely.
Yes, | corroboTatc thatsf asked so,