New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-25
Russian Ambassador Will
Not Recognize Present
Government
Aids Follow Example
Most of Them Will Volunteer
to Fight for America
Against Germany


dated the Bolshevik government IN
Petrograd and announced that he would
recognize no control that seeks to break
from the Entente and make peace with
Germany.
At the same time it was announced
that three of the ambassadors chief
aids had resigned to avoid having fur
Their relations with the Bolsheviki and
that similar action would be taken by
the leading naval and military MEM
bers of the Russian mission who came
to this country with Mr.. Bakhmeteh
and who since have been temporarily
attached to the embassy.
All those leaving the embassy, with
possibly one or swo exceptions, 1t was
announced, would seek service with the
United States in the war against Ger
many. They included Lieutenant Cen
eral vladimir II. Roop and Rear Ad-
miral De Richter, of the naval and
military mission; John Sukine, first
secretary. and +. de Mohrenschild,
secretary, whose wife is daughter OF
Secretary McAdoo.
volunteered their services. and General
Roop and Admiral De Richter have
taken the subject up with the State
Department. Counsellor Onou was the
other member of the embassy staff who
resigned, but 10 announcement was
made concerning his future plans.
Expect Ambassadors Dismissal
II was generally agreed that the
Bolsheviki leaders would not allow to-
days incident TO 60 unnoticed, and II
was regarded as certain that they
would cable the ambassador his dis
missal and name successor.
The letter of Ambassador Bakhme-
tef TO the Secretary of State repudi-
ating the Bolshssiki follows:
MY Dear Mr.. Secretary: In con-
nection with the events which are TAX
ing place at present in Russia ! have
considered it imperative 10 define
clearly the attitude which the en-
bassy has adopted with regard to fur
ther activities.
From the very outset of the revolt
in Petrograd the embassy has consid-
cred 'Bolsheviki government as anti
national and not representative Of the
true will Of the Russian people. The
embassy has. therefore, refused TO ac-
cept the authority and has not entered
into any contact with the group at
present in power in Petrograd. In the
future | will continue in not recogniz-
ing a 'Bolsheviki' or any similar gov
eminent which would break loyalty 10
Russia's allies and lead the country TO
a participation in the war.
However, designating and dam
gerous for my country and the COM
mon Allied cause might be the passing
rule of the 'Bolsheviki,' have not de-
clined for moment the firm attitude
OF faith and conviction that even open
steps undertaken by the 'Bolsheyiki'
for the Withdrawal OF Russia from the
war cannot prejudice the true spirit
of the Russian people and Of the real
decisions which the people will adopt
when freed from the temporary rule
of violence which is endeavoring act
ually to bring forth irreparable action.
"A deep and active opposition Of all
sound and constructive elements Of
Russia is bound TO arise, revealing in
positive action the true spirit of the
loyal and national Russia.
Authorizes Aids TO Quit
However, it is evident that until
conditions change the Russian En-
bassy cannot exercise in full measure
the most essential of its duties and
activities which are based on active
war cooperation with the United States
government and the Allies. | have au-
thorizcd, therefore, members of the
embassy to follow their natural feel
ing in their desire TO find other
grounds for their activities.
"As for myself, | consider II my duty
to remain at my post, having to hold
firmly the dignity Of national and
loyal Russia. and 70 maintain the re-
sponsibiIity of all engagements and
commitments OF the legal government
of Russia which has been intrusted 10
me. | will continue TO carry such
duties unless another legal represen-
tative, recognized as such by the
United States government. would take
charge Of the representation of Rus
STA after a formal acceptance Of the
whole of its functions, duties and liza
biltics.
ain the meantime. defending the
symbol Of a national representation of
Russia, ! will carry on the current af-
fairs pertaining 20 the manifold mat
tiers in which the Russian government
has contracted tight bonds in the proc
ess of war cooperation with the gov
crnment of the United States and diff
ferent institutions Of this country. |
will endeavor, as well. TO render all
possible protection 10 the interests OF
the citizens Of Russia in this country
and will give support TO all activities
Of individuals and institutions in Rus
Sia whose enieavors are directed 10
Illustrate the rule Of anti-national ele-
ments and contribute TO the revelation
Of the true spirit Of the country.
IA staff OF assistants necessary for
the fulflmcnt Of this task will re-
main at the embassy and other Rus
sian institutions in the United States.
performing the heavy patriotic duty
and contributing through their deyo-
tion TO the endeavors. which are actu-
ally made in Russia by different de-
partments and institutions which, not
recognizing the 'Bolshcviki govern
mcnt,' apply all efforts to oppose its
destructive activities by maintaining
10 the utmost the war mechanism and
preventing the dangerous disrupture
Of all elements Of the state.
Accept. Excellcncy, the renewed as
surances Of nv highest consideration.
BORIS BAKHMETEFF."
PETROCRAD. Nov. 23.-Thc eau
ossus has declared It's separation from