Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-22
DECLARES RUSSIA
IS IN WAR 70 END
WITH AUT0CRACY
Nations Conservation rs
Avowed by Special AM
bassador Bakhmetieff.
CAN GET STABLE VICTORY =
ONLY THROUGH PEACE
All Glasses United on Enormous
Task Of Reconstruction, Fol- 4.
lowing Revolution.
NEW ERA IN NATIONAL LIFE
Provisional Government, Backed by
Masses. Steadily Gaining in
Strength and Activity.

TBy Associated Press.l

NaSttiNbloN, June 2l.-RuSSta'B
conservation to to tho end with
German autocracy WAS avowed to-day
by Special Ambassador Boris 4. Bakh.
metieH. head of the Russian mission
here. in a statement 10 the American
people. Only through victory, he said.
can stable world peace and the fruits
of the Russian revolution he secured.
The Russian people thoroughly un-
dcrstand and are fully convinced" said
Mr.. Bakhmeticn. that IL is absolutely
necessary to root out the autocratfc
principles which underlic and are rep-
resented by German militarism. which
threatens the peace. the freedom and
the happiness of the world"
All classes in Russia. the ambassador
said. are concentrated on the enormous
task of reconstruction made necessary
by the sweeping away of the evils of
the old regime. and already noticeable
results are apparent especially in the
army. under the energetic leadership
OF Minister Kerensky.
I'm behalf OF the Russian provisional
government. and in behalf OF all the
people of new Russia" said Mr.. Eakh-
metieff. 81 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-
liticaI order In Russia.
This noble action of the worlds
greatest democracy has afforded us
strong moral support and has created
among our people a general feeling OF
profound appreciation.
FREE RUSSIA STARTING; NEW
ERA IN NATIONAL LIFE
''Close and active relationship be-
tween the two nations. based upon
complete and sincere understanding,
encountered inevitable obstacles dur
ing the old regime because Of its very
nature. The situation is now radically
changed. with free Russia starting a
new era in her national life.
The United States, with it's cnor-
nous natural resources and it's won
derful genius for organizations can now
greatly aid in the work of reconstruct
ton which is taking place in Russia.
Another object of our mission Is to
establish the most effective means by
which the American and Russian demo-
cractes can work hand in hand in the
common task of successfully carrying
on the war. The friendly assistance
which the United States has already
rendered has been OF the highest value
The provisional government Is ac-
tually mobilizing all it's resources: and
is making great efforts to organize the
country and the army for the purpose
OF conducting the war We hope to
establish very close and active co.
operation with the United States.
LACK or REAL COMPREHESsIoNl
AS TO WHAT HAS TAKEN PLACE
81 hope that the result of our stay
and work in America will bring about
II clear understanding on the part OF
your public Of what has happened in
Russia. and also of tho present situa-
ton. and the end for which our people
arc most earnestly striving. There
have been many and various narratives
of what has been and is taking place
in Russia. but there seems to be lack
of exact and true comprehension.
The achievements OF the revolution
are TO be formally set forth in funda-
mental laws enacted by Il constitu-
tional assembly, which is to be con-
voked as soon as possible. In the mean
while. the provisional government is
confronted with the task of bringing
into life the democratic principles
which were promulgated during the
revolution. II is actively engaged In
rcconstructing the life OF the entire
country along democratic lines. intro
ducing freedom equality and self-goy-
ernmcnt.
New Russia received from the old
government burlensomc heritage Of
cconomic and technical disorGaniza tion,
watch affected all branches Of the life
or the state. Il REORGANIZATION which
weighs yc' heavily on the whole coun-
trv.
In this energetic work OF recon
Struction. essential for Russias active
participation in the war. the pro-
viSional government is steadily gain
ing in strength and activity.
SECURES FULL SUPPORT
FROM DEMOCRATIC MASSES
The participation in the new gov
crnmcnt by new members who arc ac-
tive and prominent leaders in the
Council of Workmcn and Soldiers has
secured fun support from the demo.
cratic masses. The esteem in which
such leaders az MIR. kcrcnsky and
others arc held among ,he working
classes and soldiers is contributing 10
the strength and stability OF the new
government. 'H
tremiats-the Social Democrats-atl
parties. embracing the vast majority
of the people. are represented by
strong leaders In tho new government.
thereby securing tor 1t authority.
Firmly convinced that unity Of power
is essential. md casting aside class
and special interests. all social and
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