New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-11

ing tho death penalty Tor sold'etN VIZ
latinc orders. advocated Uersisteutiy by
General korniloH.
Although Premier Kertnsky has de-
clared himself for the Koruilof pro-
grnmme, the Provisional Government
has exercised n check on the death sen
tence through government reviewing
commissioners nj the front.
Apparently General Kornilof de-
SPARED OF improving the situation by
carrying out his frequent threats to
resign and finally became satisfied
that his influence was sufficiently
powerful TO wrest the entire govern
ment from the Provisional Cabinet.
Kerenskv for blood and Iron"
The Provisional Governments decla-
ration of martial law in Pctrograd and
the substitution of General Klembov-
sky as commander in chief is &C
ccpted as indicating that Kerensky
does not count on compromise tactics
and is ready TO accept his policy Of
"blood and iron" II necessary against
. th revolt.
A CLEAN of hope came from Foreign
Minister Tcrcstchenko's statement in an
interview to-day, that he believed the
revolt mot dangerous" and partly
due TO misunderstanding which VIII
Dc cleared up
In this connection il is explained by
pcrsons familiar with tho vicissitudes
Of Russian politics that General korni-
lofts action has no connection with
the recent disclosed plot TO restore the
monarchy, but ~ is intended by its
promoters only as the quickest means
TO the common end Of preserving Jus
sian democracy against Germany.
4 number OF times recently It has
been denied by the Provisional Minis
ters that the government was at odds
with General KornilofT over army dis
cipline problems. despite reports that
KorniloT repeatedly has threatened TO
resign if army officers were not given
more power 20 enforce discipline. II
was recalled that last May he resigned
rs commander Of the Petrograd Earrl-
son because Workmcn's and Soldiers
delegates insisted on referendum on
military orders.
Curbcd Military Commanders
At that time the Workmen's and Sol
diers' Council appealed to the army
70 obey orders and improve it's morale,
but did not cease 10 insist on check
on absolute authority for military COM
manders. Just a week ago the Pro-
visional Government, still applying its
system of review Of death sentences
by commissioners, announced that 1T
was in complete accord with General
KorniofF," who was praised for having
preserved complete political neu-
trality.'
Officials here see in the appointment
Of General Klembovsky, who has com
mandod the armies in the north during
the recent retreat before Riga. evil
dence that the government hopes to
strengthen its northern positions and
hold the Germans against further ad-
vance on Pctrograd. Klembovsky will
remain st his present post IN the
north. according to the Premier's proc
lamatcn. and probably will be in bet
ter position to draw troops and sup
plies to the Riga sector.
General Klombovsky is one OF the
Younger Russian generals, who hereto
fore has not played o spectacular part
in the war. Re is regarded, however
Is an excellent military tactician and
Ct strong personality. 1t IS thought
possible he may modify the present
death penalty orders.
The Russian Embassy received scant
reports to-day Of the new crisis, and
oHicial comment was limited 10 admit
ting that The station seemed very Sc.
.iOus.