Evening star., 1917-11-28
Reaction Is Anticipated.


One of the first acts of the allied gov
ernments, when they learn officially
that the bolsheviki are working active
ly with the Germans. will be to with
draw their embassies from Petrograd.
This will include Ambassador Francis
of the United States, who has been said,
authoritatively, to have a considerable
latitude in his conduct in the present
crisis.
May Remain on Russian Soil.
Instead of going to a neutral coun-
,, another city in Russia, where effort Is
being made to maintain the constitu-
tional government. 1t was pointed out
that this latter move was extremely
likely, as it would afford moral support
for those who are seeking to put down
the bolsheviki. Events are developing
so rapidly in Russia that Ambassador
Francis necessarily must act In large
measure without consulting Washing
ton.
To-day the State Department had NO
new advices. This country ia receiving
the benefit of what information the al
course OF action followed anaily will
be in concert.
German Propaganda Growing.
German propaganda in Rulsia 10 In
creasing In intensity. according to in
formation received at the Russian EN-
bassy hero from the Russian ambas-
sador-at Paris. Every elfert il being
made. these dispatches stated. to mis-
represent the attitude of the entente
powers and that of the United States,
and misleading announcements of
other countries as we'll.
No ofncial announcement 10 available
at this stage as to whether the United
States has stopped the shipment Of
supplies to Russia until the situation
clears. because. in the absence of an
ofacially established break. the govern
nent would not care 70 ooufuss an Sd
ready canaplex situation further by
something which posaibly misht be q
source Of diplomatic embarrassment.
The Petrograd Conference.
Tho conference at Pstrosrad today OF
ccrding to London Times dispatch, Is
for the purpose Of forming govern
ment representative of all parties. add
ed to the interest with which Official
Washington. and unofheial Washington
as well. 10 watching the march of de-
velopments in that changing capital.
What really lies back Of the con-
ference 1t was too early for officials
to Judge. 1t was significant that for
were among those who assembled along
with the bolsheviki leaders, although
the calling in of some members of an
oveFthrown regime, it Is recognized,
may be a strategic move for effect on
the diplomatic corps at Petrograd. who
have uniformly refused to indicate any
recognition of the newly sprung ele-
ment in power, while Russian diple-
mats and consuls in this country OPEN
ly repudiate it. Details of the con
siderable concern.
Would Cancel Supply Orders.
Such a development undoubtedly
would be followed by immediate can
collation. of all orders now in process Of
execution for military and other sup
States and Japan. Several cargoes from
the United States are now on the way
to Vladivostok, but these can be di-
yerted by wireless orders, and 1t has
been Understood that delivery would be
would not fall into unfriendly hands.
With Germans openly advising Lem
inc and his followers. 1t is assumed
that efforts will be made to carry Rus
sia into the position of an active ally
of the central powers. This might pro-
duce a most serious situation by maxi
| ing available to Germany the vast
stores of food. oil and cotton of Rus
| sia. and even though the Teutons found
| it impossible to convert the disorganized
| country into an active military ally, the
million or more German, Austrian and
Turkish prisoners held in Russia would
| be freed for service with the Teutonic
armies.
Condition Not Unexpected,
Ever since the overturning of the Ke-
rensky government military strate-
| gists here have been anticipating such
condition as exists today in Russia.
This is one of the principal problems
with which the interallied Conference
in Paris is expected to deal. Without
being bound by any special instruc-
| tions, Col. House and his military ad
wiser. Gen. Bliss. will cooperate with
the representatives of the entente pow
ers in framing some policy to meet the
military situation.
! Strong hope is felt that an offensive
| by Lenine to turn Russia over to Ger
many will meet with powerful resist
ance at home. Any action decided upon
by the allies will be directed at the
Petrograd extremist and not at the
people of Russia.
ACCUSED OF R0BBING STORE.