The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-29
National Conference Takes up
Dangers Which Threat
en- the New Re-
public.
PLEDGES OF LOYALTY
Railway Men Say They Will See TO
it That Any Rebel Movement
Falls of Accom-
pIshment.
Thy VIM. G.. Shepherd, United Press
Staff CORRESPONDENT !

[By VIM. G.. Shepherd, United Press
Staff Correspondent
MOSCOW, Aug. 29-The spectre OF
q counter revolution in Russia was IN
voked today TO persuade widely split
elements to reconcile their differ
ences, in Russias national conference.
The speaker was M. Orekhoff, chief
spokesman for the railroad employees.
He took the workmen's and soldiers
delegates sternly to task for their
imaginings that every step proposed
Sy the cadets was reactionary step.
He declared, however, that II a
counter revolution did come, he and
his fellow railroad employees would
"see that it failed" by tying up every
means Of communication in the
country.
There is no doubt counter revo-
luton is growing" he declared. III
the revolution leaders do take
action, we railroad men, by strikes,
will see that the movement fails.D
Orekhoff's speech was a severe ar
raignment of the workmen's and sol
diers delegates. He expressed the
fear that a shadow hung over the
whole conference because the work
men and soldiers saw in every oppo-
sition to their plans the shadow of
returning reaction
He blamed them for browning up
on" the statement Of former Foreign
Minister Miliukoff Ca cadet leader
that the duma needs democratic, not
socialistic government.
He held the workmen and soldiers
saw the same fear Of reaction in ev-
cry reference to prosecution of the
war. He called attention to the fact
that their delegates sat in sphynx-like
silence amid the pro-war applause of
the remainder of the vast concourse.
He charged them with "mfstrusting
every duma and military speaker"
Save for Orekhoffs speech, this
session of the conference was one Of
professions of faith and of repetitions
of General Korniloff's warnings of
Russfa's grave situation.
M. Grouzinoff, representing the
Zemstvo organizations. pleaded with
the delegates to support Korniloff and
Save the country from invasion"
M. Proloff, representing the rail
road engineers, gave full confirma-
ton to Korniloffs statements that
Russia's transport system was disor-
ganized. He declared demands of
railway workingmen largely respon-
sible.
Delegate Grouzemberg. speaking in
behalf of all Russian Jews pledged
loyalty Of that race to the new gov
eminent.
Several Ukranian representatives
In impassioned addresses, declared
their province was ready for any
sacrifice Tor the country's good"
Musselmen delegates pledged I'M
swerving fealty to the government.
There was every indication today
that Premier Kerensky and General
Korniloff would bury the Ratchet and
adjust their differences, both 1snor-
ing attempts by workmen's and sol
diers' leaders to dominate the army.
The workmen and soldiers faction,
it appeared, would be forced to yield
on many points, probably on capital
punishment, demanded by korniloff
as necessary for establishment OF
discipline in the army.
I'm my opinion" declared Prince
Kropotkin, the famous anarchist
leader, "the conference will prove
successful in averting a clash of ele-
ments."
Form Military Party.
ton of a military party in Russia,
entrusted with reorganizing the
armies and eradicating treachery,
cowardice and defiance of authority
was seen by American and allied OF
ficials here today.
They regard the amazingly frank
declarations of General Kerniloff be-
fore the Moscow conference optim-
istically, despite- the serious situa-
lions they reveal. It is believed the
present Russian government will
agree to place supreme authority in
the hands of Korniloff. Russian dip
lomats admit Russia is rapidly ap.
preaching a military dictatorship at
the front, while Kerensky and the
cabinet WELD complete power at
home.
The fact that majority Of the
councils Of wOrkmen and soldiers and
the radical and socialist leaders OF
ell the four dumas have placed them,
selves sQuarely behind General Korn,
iloff in his plea for a strong military
discipline was regarded here today
as the best sign Of the early re-en.
trance of Russia as formidable
factor in the war.