Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-22

essary by the. sweeping away OF the
evils Of the old regime, and already
noticeable results are apparent espe-
cially in the army under the energetic
leadership, of Minister kerensky.
I'm behalf Of the Russian provision
al government and in behalf Of all the
people of new Russia" Mr.. Bakhmeti-
eff, said, 'I have been, first OF ALL sent
here to express their gratitude to tn
government OF the United States for
the prompt recognition Of the new po-
lttical order in Russia.
v. 8. Aid Of Great Value.
"Close and active relationship be-
tween the two nations based on com
plete understanding encountered inevi-
table obstacles during the old regime
because of its very nature. The situa
tion is now radically changed with
free Russia starting new era in her
national life. The friendly assistance
which the United States has already
given has been OF the highest value.
"The provisional government is ac-
tually mobilizing all its resources and
is making great efforts to organize the
country and the army for the purpose
of conducting the war.
I'VE hope to establish a close and
active cooperation with the United
States in order to secure the most sue
cessful and intensive accomplishment
Of all work necessary for our common
end; for the purpose Of discussing all
matters relating to military affairs, mu-
nitions and supplies. railways, and
transportation, finance and agriculture.
our mission includes eminent and dis
tinguished specialists.
For Brand New Country.
"Meanwhile the provisional govern
ment is confronted with the task of
bringing into life the democratic prin-
ciples which were promulgated during
the revolution. It is actively engaged
in reconstructing the very life of the
entire country along democratic lines
introducing freedom, equality, and self
government.
New Russia received from the old
government a burdensome heritage of
economic and technical disorganization,
which affected all branches OF the life
of the state. disorganization which
weighs YET heavily on the whole coun-
try.
The provisional government is doing
everything in its power to relieve the
situation. In it's energetic work
Of reconstruction, essential for Rus
sia's active participation in the war,
The provisional government Is steadily
In strSASth and activity.
Massso Are . Unit.
"The partic3Dation in the new gov
by new members who are ac-
ell Of w1rknen and soldiers has secur-
ed full euppcrt from the democratic
masses. The estee1nin whichsuch lead
eY ~ Mr., Kerensky and others are
held among the working classes and
soldiers is ccntrfnnting to the strength
and stabiljtp OF the new government.
The last decision of the Russian
congress Of the workingunen and SOL
diers' delegates. the decision of the
ALL Russian peasant congress. the de-
cision f8the dursa, the voice of the
country as expressed from day to day
BY almost the entire Russian press
all these confirm their full support to
the national program adopted and leave
not the slightest doubt that Russia is
decided as to the necessity to fight the
German autocracy until the conditions
,or a general and stable peace in Eu-,
,ope are established"
The Russian mission was entertained
~ President Wilson at state dinner
It the White House last night with
members of the cabinet, congressional
eaders, and high officials of the army
md navy present
Ambassador Bakhmetieff accepted an
invitation from Vice President Mar
hall to address the senate next Tues
lay. n