Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-22
Glasses Concentrated

Glasses Concentrated
All classes in Russia. the ambassa-
dor said, are concentrated on the enor-
nous task of reconstruction made nee
essary by the sweeping away of the
evils of the old regime and already
noticeable results are apparent, espe-
cially in the army under the energetic
leadership Of Minister kerensky.
I'm behalf of the Russian provision
al government and in behalf OF all the
people of new Russia" said Mr.. Bakh-
metieff, II have been first OF all sent
here to express their gratitude TO the
government of the United States for
the prompt recognition of the new po-
litical order in. Russia. This noble ac-
ton of the worlds greatest democracy
has afforded us strong moral support
and has created among our people
general feeling of profound apprecia-
ton.
Another object of our mission Is
to establish the most effective means
by which the American and Russian
democracies can work hand in hand
in the common task Of successfully
carrying on the war. The friendly as
sistance which the United States has
already rendered has been of the
highest value.
The provisional government Is &C
tually mobilizing all its resources and
is making great efforts to organize the
country and the army for the pur-
pose of conducting the war. We hope
to establish n very close and active
corporation with the United States in
order to secure the most successful and
intensive accomplishments Of all
work necessary for cur common ends.
For the purpose of discussing all mat
tiers relating to military affairs, mu-
nitions and supplies. railways and
transportation. finance and agriculture.
our mission includes eminent and dis
tinguished specialists.
"On the other hand I hope that the
result of our stay and work in America
will bring about a clear understand
ing on the part of the present situa-
ton and the end for which our people
are most earnestly striving.
New Russia has received from the
old government a burdensome heritage
of economic and technical disorganiza-
ton which affected all branches Of life
of the state disorganization which
weighs yet heavily on the whole coun-
try. The provisional government is do
ing everything in its power to relieve
q, difficult situation. The participation
in the new government by new mem
bers who are active and prominent
leaders in the Council of Workmen and
Soldiers, has secured full support from
the democratic masses. The constitu-
party. the labor par
ty. the Socialist -Populists. and. except
ing a small group Of extremists. the
Social Democrats-all these parties en-
bracing the vast majority OF the peo-
pie, are represented by strong leaders
in the new government. thereby secur-
ing for II authority. Firmly convinced
that unity Of power is essential and
casting aside class and special inter
ests, all social and political elements
have joined in the national program
which the new government proclaimed
and 1t is striving to fulfill. This pro-
gram follows:
THE provisional government reject
ing in accord with the whole people OF
Russia. all thought OF separate peace.
puts it openly as its deliberate pur-
pose the promptest achievement Of
universal peace: such peace TO pre-
sumo no dominion over other nations.
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