Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-27

Moscow deputies. which he denounced
in advance.
Those who think the moment has
come to overthrow the revolutionary
power with bayonets are making a
mistake" said NJ. Kerensky. Let them
take care. for our authority is support
ed by the boundless confidence of the
people and by millions of soldiers.
VINO are defending US against the Ger
man invasion.
The provisional government is con-
WINGED that all of you who have come
here viii forget everything except
your duty toward your country and
the revolution. The government be-
Heres II can tell the truth, not only to
our friends. but also to our enemies
those who are destroying our troops,
and those among US who are waiting
for the moment when they may be able
to raise their heads and pounce upon
the free Russian people.
Shameful Events at the Front"
In our political life this process of
dtsorganization Is worse. even causing
certain nationalities living in Russia
to seek their salvation, not in close
union with the mother country, but in
this came shameful events at the front,
when Russian troops. forgetting their
duty to the country. gave way without
resistance to pressure of the enemy
chains of despotism.
I'VE fell SO low because we could not
free ourselves from the fatal Inherit
ance of the old regime that We hated
but obeyed because We feared II.
Therefore, now, when power rests on
liberty. not on bayonets. we are trans
ported with delight. although there is
some hereditary distrust of this new
power.
Those who once trembled before the
rnIyo ant nf hn1d 1xy
march against the government with
arms in hand. But let them remember
that our patience has its limits, and
that those who go beyond them will
have to settle with a government
which will make them remember the
time of czarism. We shall be impla
cable, because We are convinced that
supreme power alone can assure the
salvation of the country. That is why
shall oppose energetically all at
tempts to take advantage of Russia's
national misfortunes. and whatever ul-
timatum Is presented 1 shall subject II
to the supreme power and to myself.
it's head"
Cheer Continuation Of War.
The premier declared that the de-
structive period OF the revolution had
passed and that the time had come to
consolidate the conquests Of the revo-
luton.
For this reason" he continued, I'VE
ask you, citizens, whether you feel
within your hearts the indispensa BILE
sacred fire for the attainment of this
object, whether you represent, here in
Moscow, the national strength which is
necessary to assure the prosperity of
the country. Or will you give the
world and US another picture of deca-
dence?
"A little time ago we Indignantly re-
piled to a proposal to conclude a sepa-
rate peace. few days ago we wit
messed another attempt. equally base,
directed against our allies. The latter
in the name of the great Russian people
say to our allies that 1t was the only
reply we expected of them"
At this point the delegates arose and
cheered loudly the diplomatic repre-
sentatives of the entente allied powers.
The mayor of Moscow in a speech
said the population of the ancient cap
ital could not support the anarchical
minority which was trying by a strike
to detract from the Importance of the
conference.
Premier Kerensky thanked the mayor,
saying that his speech would instill
new strength and confidence in the
government.
Korniloff Goes to Moscow.
PETROGRAD. August 27.-Gen.
Kornilof. the Russian commander-in-
chief, left for Moscow Saturday eve
ming after a telephone conversation
with Premier Kerensky. According to
the newspapers, Gen. Korniloff at first
hesitated to attend the Moscow confer
ence, as he considered the governments
attitude with regard to the organiza-
ton of the army too indefinite NJ
Kerensky. however. succeeded in dis
pelling his doubts and the commander
started for Moscow.
The announcement that NJ Savin-
koff, acting minister of war, had re-
cje 1nd n of r,rst ~
Premier kerensky was premature
Whether he will retire has not been
decided.
There is no foundation for rumors of
the resignation of Lieut.. Lebedoefs
minister of marines, the semi-official
news agency states.
ALL PARTIES DISSATISFIED.