Evening star., 1917-11-08
SAY REVOLUTION
BEGUN IN RUSSIA
Is PURELY LOCAL
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to great extent with equipment and
ammunition early in the war.
Persons in touch with Japan's for
eign policy have stated that Japan
eould not afford Russian collapse and
ence in Russia and Siberia, and that
her troops would be rushed to that
front in the event Of an entire collapse
on Rassia's part. This possibility is
discounted. Of course. II the maxi
malists are able to set up any semblance
'of government. since then the ad-
vent Of the japanese troops would be
opposed by the Russian governing
body Japan also would find some diff
culties, 1t Is believed, In supplying an
army sent into Russia.
Situation in Italy.
today the war situation is reviewed at
length. The forecast OF the impending
engagement with the Austre- German
of deep satisfaction with the cooper
alton the allies now are giving to the
Italian defense, and indications of the
entire unity of the Italian people. This
dispatch states on the last mentioned
point:
"The Catholic party in Italy has vol
unfairly suppressed every polemic dis
cussion regarding Minister Sonnino's S
answer to the Pope's note. The OBJ
servatore Romano. official organ of the
Holy See, exhorts Italian Catholics to
accomplish their duty as Italian citi-
zens.
The General Federation Of Wofkmen,
which represents all organizations OF
every city urging workers to sustain
the mother country in every way.
Workmen Pledge Loyalty.
"The workmen's Organizations In all
munitfon factories have voluntarily
signed a declaration to the government
offering themselves to the national de-
Tense. At the same time the socialist
parliamentary group has manifested a
significant tendency by the action OF
Turati, Treves and Graziudei. in Offer
ing the government truce on all po-
litical issues SO that the government
may carry out Its war program unham-
pered."
The dispatch stated that former
Premier Giolftti. who was opposed to
many Of the government war policies.
has telegraphed Premier Orlando that
all Italians must now unite to sustain
the government. The dispatch concludes
with the statement that Germany and
Austria, having thus been defeated in
their efforts to create internal dissen-
sions in Italy, also soon will see them
selves frustrated in their effort to crush
ITALY by military measures.
King Emanuel has Just sent 100000
lires for the relief of refugees of the
invaded portions of venetia-
Problem for War Council.
The war council of the cobelligerents,
Just about to assemble in Europe to
arrange policies Of coordination OF
fighting forces. is now faced with a
new and great problem at it's very
outset. as the result OF the days de-
velopments in Russia. Coming close on
the Italian reverses the Russian de-
bacle brings the allies. Including the
United States. face to face with action
to rearrange their fighting power to
deal the heaviest possible blows on
the battle fronts while Russia works
ont her part and destiny in the great
strugKle FOR world freedom, and Italy
holds back the invader pouring through
the Alps.
The Immediate effect upon the part
which the United States must take as
the shifting OF world events turns the
ourdene OF war more and more to the
American people cannot be assessed ac-
curaeely at this time. The Treasury
already has authorized credits OF $685.
100000 to Russia, and OF that sum
probably half already has been drawn
upon Tor supplies bought in this coun-
tfy