Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-06-24
Ambassador Bakhmetieff,
Head of Mission to America,
Addresses Congress Assem-
bIed in Hall of House,
WILL HELP TO STAMP
OUT PRUSSIAN MENACE
Makes 1t Clear That the New
Republic Is in the War to
the Bitter End; Great DEM
onstration Given Speaker,

! ray MORNING JOURNAL srscIAL LEASED wlREl
| Washington, June 23.--Ambassador
| Bakhmetieff, head of the Russian mis-
sion. emphatically declared in his ad-
dress today before congress, assem- bled
! in the hall of the house, that the Rus-
sian people themselves oppose sep
arate peace with Germany. The am
| bassadors declaration came at the end
of the most remarkable and demon
strative reception yet given any OF the
foreign missions in either house or
congress, shouts and cheers coming
from the floor and galleries. Mem
bers of congress who, on previous VS.
| it's of missions have applauded or re-
manned quietly in their seats, cheered
loudly. Men, women and children In
the galleries caught the sweeping
wave of patriotism, shouting and WaV-
ing handkerchiefs. The applause and
cheering were renewed when the am
bassador added:
"Rumors of a separate peace are
without foundation, In fact, Russia $
endeavor Is for lasting peace be-
tween democratic nations. Triumph
of the German autocracy would rem
der such peace impossible. Russia
will not fail to be worthy partner
| in the league Of honor
No less enthusiastic than the re-
ception given the Russian leader was
that accorded Speaker Clark, when he
welcomed the mission. He was con-
stantly interrupted as he told how at
the time of the declaration of inde-
pendence, Switzerland was the only
republic, while now there are twenty
seven, largely due to the efforts OF
the United States
Men Can Govern Themselves.
"In a larger sense" he said. we
make them, not by conquering armies,
not by the mailed fist but by the
wholesomeness of our example, by
teaching all creation the glorious fact
that men can govern themselves"
Several minutes cheering greeted
Ambassador Bakhmetieff. Speaking in
English, he told of the acts of the old
government which led up to its over
throw. His words were listened to
in intense silence but when he began
to relate how the Russian people were
standing by the new government, and
how anxious they were to take their
place among the free nations of the
world, the widest applause accom-
panied him.
There are now being firmly estab-
lished and deeply embedded in the
minds of the nation principles that
power is reposed and springs from and
only from the people," he said ITO
perpetuate these principles and to en-
act appropriate fundamental laws is
going to be the main function of the
constitutional assembly which is to be
convoked as completely as possible.
People Rally 10 Support.
"Reposing confidence in such rule,
the Russian people are rendering to
the new authorities their support
The people are realizing more and
more that for the sake of further free
dom law must he maintained and
manifestation Of anarchy suppressed
THE resolutions which have been
framed by the council of workingmen
the congress of peasants and other
democratic organizations are the
best proof OF the general understand
ing of the necessity of creating strong
Ipower. The coalitionary character OF
the new cabinet, which includes emf.
nent socialist leaders and represents
all the vital elements Of the nation
therefore enjoying it's full support Ii
most effectively securing the unity
iuHu power VI TIE CtHtidl SONel
the lack of which was so keenly fell
during the first two months after the
revolution.
No Separate Peace.
"As to foreign policy, with all en-
phasis, may I state that Russia re.
jects any idea of separate peace.
am aware that rumors were circulated
In this country that separate peace
seemed probable. am happy to af
firm that such rumors are wholly
without foundation in fact.
What Russia is aiming for is the
establishment of firm and lasting
peace between democratic nations
The triumph of German autocracy
would render such peace impossible
1t would be the source of the creates
misery and, besides that, a threatening
menace to Russa's freedom.
"The provisional government Is lay
ing all endeavor to reorganize ant
fortify the army for action in common
with the allies.
Gentlemen of the house, I will
close my address by saying that Rus
sia will not fail TO be d worthy part
ner in the league of honor"
When the address was concluded
the Russians gathered informally an,
were introduced to the members b,
Speaker Clark and other house Off
Gals. Representative Rankin re
oeived extra attention from the Rus
> slams when they were advised of he
I identity.
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