The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-24

ment has occurred in the morale Of the
Russian army in the last six weeks,
according to General Brussloff.
Washington, June 23.-Ambassador
Bakhetieff, head of the Russian mis-.
sion, emphatically declared in an ad-
dress today before congress, assembled
in the hall Of the house, that the Rus
sian people themselves oppose a sepa.
rate peace with Germany.
The ambassadors declaration came
at the end of the most remarkable and
demonstrative reception yet given any
of the foreign missions in either house
of congress Shouts and cheers came
from floor and galleries
"Rumors Of separate peace are with
out foundation IN fact" the ambassador
said. "Russia's endeayor is for lasting
peace between democratic nations Tri
umph Of the German autocracy would
render such peace impossible. Russia
will not fail to be a worthy partner I'm
the league Of honor"
No less enthusiastic than the recep-
tion given the Russian leader was that
accorded Speaker Clark when he well
coined the mission. He was constantly
interrupted as he told how. at the time
Of her independence, Switzerland was
the only republic, while now there are
81. largely due to the efforts OF the
United States.
Ambassador Widely Applauded.
Several minutes cheering greeted the
ambassador when he rose to speak
Speaking in English, he told Of the acts
of the old government which led up to
its overthrow. His words were listened
TO In intense silence. but when he be
gan 10 relate how the Russian people
were standing by the new government
and how anxious they were 10 take
their place among the free nations OF
the world. the widest OF applause in
terrupted him.
'The provisional government Is gain.
ing every day in Importance and pow
err" he said. 1T is gaining capacity
10 check elements OF disorder resulting
either from attempts Of reaction o.
extremism The provisional govern
ment has started to take most decisive
measures in that respect. employing
force when necessary, although always
striving for peaceful solution.
THE last resolutions which have
been framed by the council OF work.
men, the congress OF peasants and
other domestic organizations. render
81 . 81 H.
standing OF the necessity OF creating
strong power. The coaiitionary charac.
ter OF the new cabinet. which includes
eminent socialist leaders. and repre-
sents all the vital elements OF the ma
tion. therefore enjoying its full sup.
port. Is most effectively securing the
unity and power Of the central govern.
ment, the lack OF which was so keen,y
felt during the first two weeks after
the revolution.
Realizing the grandeur and com.
plexity Of the present events. and con.
scious OF the danger which Is threaten.
ing the very achievements OF the revo-
luton, the Russian people are gather
ing around the new government, unit
ed on national program.
"As 90 n foreign policy, Russia's m.
tional program has been clearly set
forward by the March provisional gov
ernment Of May 81.
''with all emphasis may I say tina;
Russia rejects any idea Of separate
peace. am aware that rumors were
circulated In this country that separate
peace seemed probable. I am happv
20 affirm that such rumors are wholly
without foundation In fact.
"what Russia Is aiming for Is tho
establishment OF lasting peace between
democratic nations Triumph of Ger
man Hutocracy would render such peace
impossible. II would be the source oi
great misery; and. besides that, q
threatening menace 20 Russa's freed
ON.
"The provisional government Il lay
ing all endeavors to reorganlze and for
tify the army for action In common
with the entente allies"
Army Realizes Danger.
The Russian army has proved to III
own satisfaction the vital necessity o.
crushing German militarism. Lieuten
ant General Vladimir Roop, military
head Of the Russian mission, said herr
today.
The long period OF calm on the Rus
sian front. he said. caused first b.
fearful weather conditions and secon'
by Illusions that revolution also woul'
permeate Germany. now is ended. Dis
ciplne has been restored, the munitioni
supply II once more flowing and tn
weather n advantageous for operations