New-York tribune., 1917-07-24
and all attempts TO stir up trouble are

and all attempts TO stir up troupIe are
being treated with an iron hand
That the government is fearful oil, a
counter revolution is apparent not on'y
from the severity Of these measures
but also from the issuing of call TO
all the local organizations supporting
the democracy to hold themselves IN
readiness to rally against any sueh
movement.
In spite of the drastic measures
taken TO prevent the entire collapse
of the Russian armies, chaotic condl-
tions prevail at many points along the
front. The extent Of the disafection
in the Russian ranks was revealed IN
a telegram sent TO Premier kerensky,
the Provisional Government and the
Council of Workmen's and SOLDIERS
Delegates by the executive committee
and the commissioner Of the Provi-
sional Government with the Second
Army, on the Southwestern front.
Extreme Efforts Demanded
ave unanimously recognize that the
situation demands extreme measures
and efforts. for everything must be
risked 10 save the revolution from ca
tastrophe," the message reads. Inc
commander in chief on the western
front and the commander of the Sec
ond Army to-day have given orders 70
fire on deserters and runaways'
"Let the country know the truth. Let
IL act without mercy. Let 1t ma
enough courage to strike those VINO
by their cowardice are destroying Rus
sia and the revolution"
Referring 70 the threatened disas-
ter, the telegram says:
"Most military units are IN Sta.e
of complete disorganization. 1heir
spirit for the offensive has utterly
disappeared. They no longer listen 20
orders of their leaders, and tney
neglect all exhortations OF comrades'
even replying by threats and shots'
Some elements voluntarily evacuate
positions without even waiting for tie
approach of the enemy.
Ceases are on record in which an
order given 10 proceed with all haste
10 such and such a spot to assist com
rades in distress has been discussed
for several hours at meetings, and re-
Inducements consequently have been
delayed several hours.
"These troops abandon their posi-
tions at the first shots of the enemy
For a distance of several hundred
yersts long files of deserters, armed
snd unarmed, men in good health and
robust. who have lost all shane ard
feel thew can act altogether with i'm
punity, are proceeding TO the rear,
Frequently entire units desert in this
manner"
Faith in Kerensky
II is expected that Kerensky, en-
dowed with such wide powers, Will be
able to rally the fighting forces in Ga
licia. He left for the front yesterday,
ard the government looks for trans
Formation in the morale of the sol
diers comparable with that which the
Youthful leader brought about early
this mouth. when the Russian offensive
was launched so brilliantly under his
command.
While sporadic outbursts continue IN
Petrogrsd and other places, the gov
eminent is steadily gaining the upper
hand. The revolt in the capital has
been definitely suppressed and strong
measures have been taken to prevent
any repetition of the disturbances
which took place last week.
The disarming of workmen, lnclud-
ing the so-called Red Guards, is pro-
cesding Systematically, and about one
third Of the arms stolen since the out
break have been recovered. The ma
ioritv of the rifles and revolyers were
obtained at the fortress of st. Peter
and S.. Paul. where cases just arrived
from the United States had been
broken open.
day. but they were quickly suppressed
Three occupants OF a motor car,
dressed as sailors and soldiers, shot at
a group of officers and soldiers on the
steps of the Peoples Palace. Two sol
diers were wounded at the first shots.
The guard of 150 soldiers replied from
the building and fired on the three men,
who attempted 10 escape, but who we're
lvnched by the crowd. Fifteen civilians
were wounded in the firing, some Sc
riously.
Rioting Is Suppressed
The situation in Mini Novgorod is
reported still to be serious. The riots
which started under the leadership of
the Extremists finished up with Jew
ish pogrom on Saturday and Sunday,
in which many victims suffered. Ihe
town now is reported under control OF
Cadet forces from Moscow, however.
On July II a regiment of troops
ordered disbanded for insubordination
mutinied and took possession of the
town. The Cadets sent to subdue them
had hard fight, resulting in casualties
on both sides, before the mutlneers
surrendered control.
The arrest of agitators continues.
Lieutenant Dashkevitch and another
executive committeeman of the Work
mems and Soldiers Council have been
taken. Lieutenant Dashkevitch il
charged with melting the Peterhot
troops TO remove the Provisional Gov.
eminent.
The newspapers announce that Rear
Admiral Verderyski, commander Of the
Baltic feet, has been arrested for COM
municating secret government tele.
gram to sailors committees.