New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-22

o. making great efforts TO organize the
country and the army for the purpose
OF conducting the war. We hope 20
establish a very close and active CO
operation with the United states, iu
order TO secure the most successful
and intensive accomplishments OF az
work necessary for our common end.
For the purpose of discussing all mat
ters relating 70 military affairs, NUM-
tions and supplies, railways and trans
portation. finance and agriculture
our mission includes eminent and DIS
tinguished specialists.
"On the other hand, hope that the
result Of our stay and work in Amer
lea will bring about a clear understand
ing on the part Of your public OF what
has happened in Russia and also OF
the present situation and the end ior
which our people are most earnestly
striving. There have been many ana
various narratives of what has been
and is taking place in Russia, but there
seems 10 be lack Of exact and true
COMPREHENSION. Our commission VIII
make every endeavor 10 throw llght
upon the very great and world lmpor-
tant events OF the Russian revolution.
New Governments Task
The achievements OF the revolution
are 10 be formally set forth in funda-
mental laws enacted by constitutional
assembly which is 10 be cOnvoked as
soon as possible. In the meanwhile
tho Provisional Government IS con-
fronted with the task of bringing INTO
life the democratic principles when
we're promulgated during the revolu-
ton. It is actively engaged IN recon
structinc the very life of the entire
country along democratic lines, intro
ducing freedom, equality and selt-goV-
eminent.
''New Russia received from the old
government a burdensome heritage OF
economic and technical DISCRIMINATION
which affected all branches or the ne
Of the state, a disorganiZation which
WEIGHS vet heavily on the whole coun-
try The Provisional Government IS
doing everything in its power to re-
6cve the difficult situation. II mas
adcntcd many measures for supplying
plants with raw material and fuel, Tor
regulating .he transportation OF the
food supply for the army and for the
country, and for relieving the financial
difficulties.
an this energetic work Of recon-
struction. essential for Russia's active
participation in the war. the Provision
nj Governmert is steadily gaining IN
strength and activity. The latest re-
ports demonstrate that the new gov
eminent has the capacity 10 carry on
it's work with vigor along practlcaI
lines, and is exercising real power,
which is daily increasing. Such power
is based on the general confidence anu
full and whole hearted support "o-
corded 10 the new coalition ministry
Full Support from Masses
"Tbe participation in the new gov
eminent nv new members. VINO are
ecrivc and prominent leaders IN the
Conncl Of Workmen and Soldiers
delegates. has secured full support
fror the democratic masses. The es-
,sem in which such leaders as Mr.. Ma
renskv and others are held among the
1yc,kinq classes and soldiers is con
tributinq 10 the strength and staollly
Of the new government; r..;,
"The Constitutional Democral.0
marty. the Labor party. the S0clalISt-
PCrulists. and, excepting smaii group
Of extremists, the Social Dem0cIals
all these parties embracing the vac
majority Of the people, are repIesems-
cd by strong leaders IN the new eos~it
,Sonf thereby securing for II authority.
T;rr,iv convinced that unity OF power
i essential and casting aside class ahu
s,.aciol interests. all social and poiiu-
ii Elements have Joined in the hatoh-
81 rrogramme which the new govern
,,opt nroclaimed and which IL IS sIrIN-
ing 70 fulhli. .-u..
aThis programme follo"s'
".Tbe Provisional Government re
;octing in accord with the whole people
Of Russia, all thought OF separate peaCU'
- 4 onenlv. as its deliberate pur-
- Tho DromDtest achievement OF uni
rorssl neace. such peace to presume no
doroinion over other nations, no seizure
81 their national property, nor an!
forced usurpation Of foreign terriloi!
roace with no anneXatiOns or cOntr!Ou-
iions based upon the free determine
ton by each nation Of its destinleS'
To Make Agreement with Allies
"eReinr fully convinced that the es-
,ablishmeut OF democratic principles III
its internal and external policy mas ere
ated a new factor in the STRIVING OF
Allied democracies for durable pehCc
and fraternity Of all nations, the fro-
visional Government VIII take prepaI"-
tory steps for an agreement with lhe
Allies founded on its declaration ci
Wsrcb ~. The Provisional Govern
ment is conscious that the defeat of
Russia and her allies would be the
source Of the greatest misery and
would not only postpone. but even make
impossible. the establishment OF UNI
versal peace on a firm basis.
".The Provisional Government Is
convinced that the revolutionary army
OF Russia will not allow the German
troops to destroy our Allies on the
Western front and then fall upon US
w:.h the whole might OF their weap-
ons. The chief aim of the Provision
al Government will be TO fortify the
democratic foundations of the army
and organize and consolidate the