New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-17
Irish Crisis, Which May Be
Settled, Already Shows
Its Influence
Germany Also on List
Growing Power of Liberals
Menaces Kaiser; May
Face Cars Fate
BY Cable 70 The Tibuns

London. March 16.-The Russian revo-
luton must affect the course Of the war
profoundly. The presence Of two So
cial Democrats in the new Cabinet is
an event Of farreaching Importance.
On all sides in the Allied countries
the revolution is hailed as a big step
forward and as certain to result in a
more vigorous prosecution Of the war
BY Russia. The Eentente governments
will support and cooperate fully with
the new government. 1t will have
their moral, financial and economic as
sistance in every way possible.
"For the first time since the begin
ming of the war the decks Of Russia
are now cleared for action, and she IS
determined TO smash Germany said
a leading Russian diplomat here to-day
"Unhampered by underground in
trigues for a premature peace, we are
confident of absolute victory, conf
dent Of the future development, the
future prosperity and happiness Of
Russia"
The revolution is bound to affect the
Internal situation of Germany, Austria
and Bulgaria, especially the latter
Irish Crisis Affected
II seems a far cry, but there is per-
haps some connection between the de-
velopments in Russia and the chang
ing attitude of the British government
toward Ireland, as reflected in the COM
ments in Parliament to-day. Both
sides seem DESTROYS Of reaching set
Element, and a compromise agreement
Is now possible.
Faced by the continued obstruction
list tactics of the Irish Nationalist, the
government may be forced to resort TO
a general election, but further efforts
toward a settlement are likely to be
made before that alternative becomes
a necessity.
To the United States the revolution
IS as important as il is to all Europe.
Almost at any moment the reaction IS
likely TO be felt in Germany where
the liberal forces are working with re-
markedly great success, considering the
power of the Junker party.
German Liberals Gaining
There are two Social Democrats in
the new Russian government. Nheh
IL is recalled that no Social Democrats
hold a similar power in Germany, the
effect can be appreciated. Recently
there have been many signs that the
German Liberals are increasing their
mower. This very week the German
Social Democrats supplied hint as 10
their aims. Germany wants peace, ana
the people who are crying Tor 1t VIII
get tremendous encouragement out OF
the Russian upheaval.
The Kaiser may escape situation
similar 10 that the Gar now faces, but
his plight will not be happy one.
Time and again the German people
have been told they were fighting
against INSCRIPTIONS bureaucrats, but
can that explanation hold when they
learn the composition of the new Rus
sian government?
Kerensky the new Minister of JUS
tice, for instance, is an advanced Radi.
cal; Konovalof, the new Minister OF
Commerce and Industry, is leader OF
the Liberals Maniuloif, the Minister
of Instruction, is a professor who pro-
tested against the abolition of au-
tonomy in the universities. an editor
of note and the right hand man OF
Prince Lvoff in helping the working
men of Russia; Miliukof, the Minister
of Foreign Affairs, has been the spokes-
man of the Duma, where he has Bit
terly assailed Protopopoh.
Military Chiefs with Duma
Working hand in hand with these
men are Brussilof, Ruzsky, Alexieft
and other great military leaders. But the
movement is not limited 10 the military
democracy. Some fifteen assemblies OF
the nobility have already resolved TO
participate. These. largely influenced
BIZ the military leaders, consider sup
port Of the movement essential for
their own as well as the oountry's well
fare.
The present Russian leaders arc par
ticularly anxious 20 have the world un-
deYstand their cause. and they are keen
TO explain II. So long as they are in
power there will be no dark mysteries,
no secrets. no oppressive powers, no
use Of force 70 impress their will.