Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-06-24
New Governments DeUo.
ton to Cause ofDemoc-
racy Repledgcd BY
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of tho Russian war mission. speaking
to a wildly applauding joint session Of
the Senate and House.
with all emphasis" said the am
bassador. "nay ! state that Russia re-
jects any idea of a separate peace
What Russian is aiming at is the cs-
tablishment of a firm and lasting peace
between democratic nations. The tri-
umph of German autocracy would
render such a peace impossible. Rus
sia will not fail to be t. worthy partner
in tho league of honor"
The ambassadors declaration came
after the most remarkable and demon
strative reception yet given any Of
the foreign missions in either house OF
Congress- Shouts and cheers came
from floor and in the galleries. No
previous incident Of the war has
stirred tho Senate and House to such
enthusiasm. Senators and Rcprcsen-
tatives who had restrained their ap-
plause at the appearance OF Marshal
Joffre and Foreign Secretary Balfour
threw away all reserve and checred
the Russian envoy 70 the echo. Men,
women and children in the galleries
caught the sweeping wave of patriot
ism. shouting and waving handker-
chiefs.
No less enthusiastic than the recep-
| tion given the Russian leader was that
accorded Speaker Clark when he well
coined the mission. He told how at
tho time of the Declaration OF Inde-
pcndcnce. Switzerland was the only
republic. while now there arc twenty
seven. largely due to the efforts Of the
United States.
MAKE OTHER REPUBLICS
BY OUR EXAMPLE
'In a larger sense" he said. I'VE
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"
Mention by the Speaker OF Russia
as. tho, largest of tho twenty re-
publics brought prolonged cheering
and shouting.
1T dazzles the Imagination" the
Speaker continued. when quiet was re-
stored. ito think what she may become
under free institutions. The Russian
revolution was the most momentous
political movement since the French
revolution"
Several minutes cheering greeted
Speaking in English. he told of the
acts Of the old government which led
up to It's overthrow. 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. the widest applause inter-
ruptcd him.
Instead OF the old FORMS he said.
there are now being firmly estab-
lished and deeply imbcdded in the
minds of the nation the principles that
power is reposed and springs from
and only from the people. To enec-
tuate these principles and to enact ap-
propriate fundamental laws that is
going to be the main function Of the
constitutional assembly which is to be
convoked as promptly as possible. and
is the substance of the very existence
Of the state.
RENDERING THEIR SUPPORT
TO NEW AUTHORITIES
"Reposing confidence in such rule,
the Russian people are rendering to
the new authorities their support The
people are realizing more and more
that for the very sake of further free
dom law must be maintained and man
Hesitation of anarchy suppressed.
I'm this respect local life has ex-
emplifed wonderful exertion of spon-
taneous public spirit which has con-
tributed to the most effective process
OF Reorganization Of the nation On
many occasions, following the removal
Of the old authorities. a newly elected
administration has naturally arisen,
conscious OF national interest and often
developing in its spontaneity amazing
examples of practical craftsmanship.
1T is these conditions which prove
that the provisional government is
gaining every day in Importance and
power; is gaining capacity to check
elements Of disorder arising either
from attempts Of reaction or extremism
At the present time the provisional
government has started to take most
decisive measures in that respect.
Realizing the grandeur and COM
pleXity of the present events and con-
scious OF the danger which is threat
eninE the very achievements OF the
revolution. the Russian people are
gathering around the new government.
united on national program
1T Is the program Of national saliva
tion' which has united the middle
classes as well as the populists. the
labor elements and Socialists. Deep
political wisdom has been exhibited by
subordinating all class interests and
differences to national welfare. In this
way this government is supported by
an immense majority OF the nation. and.
outside of reactionaries only. Is being
opposed by comparatively small groups
OF extremists and internationalists.
with all emphasis may I state that
Russia rejects any idea OF separate
peace. am aware that rumors were
circulated in this country that a sepa-
rate peace seemed probable. am
happy to affirm that such rumors are
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