Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-23
Ambassador Bakhmetieff
Tells u. S. Congress Cit
izens' Views.
OPPOSES SEPARATE
PEACE WITH BERLIN
Great Demonstration Greets Appear.
ance Of Head Of Russian Mission TO
America-Marked improvements in
Conditions in Russia, Despite Out
breaks at Scattered Points-Democ.
raey Admits Need Of Help.

baknneLleI1, neaQ Oh the fSuSSldIl Ills
sion, emphatically declared in his ad-
dress today before congress assembled
in the house that the Russian people
themselves oppose separate peace
with Germany.
The declarat came at the end OF
the most remarkable and demonstra-
tive reception yet given any Of the for
eign missions in either house Of con-
gress.
Shouts and cheers came from the
floors and galleries. Members Of con-
gress who have previously applauded
mildly visiting missions joined in mad
cheering. The applause and cheering
were renewed when the ambassador
added:
':Rumors Of separate peace are
without foundation in fact. Russia
endeavor IS for lasting peace between
democratic nations. Triumph Of the
German autocracy would render such
peace impossible. Russia Will not fail
to be q worthy partner in the league
OF hokor."
Cheering Lasts Minutes.
No less enthusiastic than the re-
ceptien given the Russian leader was
that accorded Speaker caarlc when he
welcomed the mission. He was con-
stantly interrupted as he told how at
the time Of the declaration Of inde-
pendence Switzerland was the only res
public, while now there are twenty
seven.
I'm q larger sense" he said, ''we
make them, not by conQuering armies,
not by the mailed fist, but by the
wholesomeness of our example, by
teaching all creation the glorious fact
that men can govern themselves"
Several minutes cheering greeted
Ambassador Bakhmetieff. Speaking In
English he told OF the acts Of tho old
government which led up to it's over
throw. His words were listened to in
intense silence but when he began to
relate how the Russian people were
standing by the new government and
how anxious they, were to take their
place among the free nations Of the
world Wild applause interrupted him.
There are now being firmly estab-
lished and deeply embedded in the
minds Of the people the principle that
power is imposed and springs from
and only from the people," he said.
"To effectuate these principles and to
enact appropriate fundamental laws Is
going to be the main function Of the
constitutional assembly which Is to be
convoked as promptly as possible.
Anarchy Must Be Suppressed.
'Reposing confidence in such rule,
the people of Russia are rendering to
the new authorities their support. The
people are realizing more and more
that for the sake Of further freedom
law must be maintained and map'Gse
tation Of anarchy suppressed.
"The last resolutions which have
been framed by the council Of working :
men, the congress of peasants and 9th
er democratic organizations render the
best proof Of the general understanding
OF the necessity of creating strong
power. The coalition character Of the
new cabinet which represents all the
vital elements Of the nation is most ef-
Ifectively securing the unity and power
4 Of the central government, the lack
of which was SO keenly felt during the
first two months after the reyoluti0n. h
Separate Peace Never considseed.
"As to foreign policy. which an en-
phasize, may state that Russia re-
jects any idea Of q separate peace.
am aware that rumors were circulated
in this country that separate; peace
seemed possible. Such rumor4 nm
wholly without foundation IN fact,
'what Russia II aiming for Is let
ing peace between democratic nations
The triumph OF German autocracy
would render such peace impossible. II
would be the source Of tho greatest
misery and q threatening menace to
Russia's freedom.
"The government Is endeavoring "a
fortify the army for action in conjunc-
ton with the allies.
.T will close by sayine--Russia viii
not fall to be a worthy partner In tsaa
league Of honor"
The Russians gathered informally
and were introduced to the members
by Sneaker Clark and other house Of
ficials. Representative Rankin re-
ceived extra attention from the Rus
slams when advised OF her identity.
CONDITIONS GROWING BETTER
Marked improvement Ia Situation Ne.
ported In Russia.
Petrograd. June 23-In spite Of tn,
disorders In Sebastopol and; anarchie'
threats here, there are indications of /
lnaA5ked Improvement Of the situst taol
ssSf sS In ~