Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-09-11
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.-The cri-
sis precipitated by the forced resigna-
.tion OF General Korniloff as command
er in chief of the Russian armies is
regarded here as possibly the most
serious of many in that country's six
months of existence as a democracy.
Sure OF Success.
The open fashion in which the de-
posed commander demanded from
Premier Kerensky a virtual dictator
shi. and the adherence to his plans OF
former Deputy Lvoff with his follow
ing OF the duma and powerful mem
bers of the intellectual and military
classes, indicates that the Korniloff
forces feel sure they can succeed
Unless the differences can be compos-
ed, it is feared Russia may sink deeper
into political disorganization and fall
prey either to German conquerors or
the threatened monarchial reaction.
Point At Issue.
II is understood here the chief point
at issue is the organization of the
army along strict disciplinary lines.
including the death penalty for SOL
diers violating orders, advocated per-
sistently by General Korniloff. Al
though Premier Kerensky has declar-
ed himself for the Korniloff program.
the provisional government has exer-
cised a check on the death sentence
through government reviewing COM
missioners at the front
korniloff Despairs.
Apparently General Korniloff de-
SPARED of improving the situation by
carrying out his frequent threats to
resign and finally became satisfied
that his influence was sufficiently
powerful to wrest the entire govern
ment from the provisional vabinet.
"BIood and Iron"
The provisional governments decla-
ration of martial law in Petrograd, and
the substitution of General Klembov- 7
sky as commander in chief. is accepted
as indicting that General Kerensky
does not count on compromise tactics
and is ready to apply his policy of
blood and iron" if necessary against /
the revolt.
"Not Dangerous"
A CLEAN of hope came from For
eign Minister Terestchenko's state
ment in an interview today that he
believed the revolt mot dangerous.
In this connection it is explained by
20 xnvffh he nj u
of Russian politics that General Korn-
iloff's action has no connection with
the recently disclosed plot to restore
the monarchy. but is intended. by its
promoters only as the quickest means
to the common end of preserving Rus
sian democracy against Germany.
Must Have Discipline.
A number of times recently it has
been denied by the provisional min
listers that the government was at odds
with General Korniloff over army dis
cipline porblems, despite reports that
Korniloff repeatedly has threatened
to resign if army officers were not
given more power to enforce discip-
line. 1t was recalled that last May
he resigned as commander of the Pet
rograd garrison because workmen's
and soldiers delegates insisted on
referendum on military orders.
New Chief in North
Officials here see in the appoint
ment of General Klembovsky. who has
commanded the armies inthe north
during the recent retreat before Riga.
evidence that the government hopes
to strengthen its northern positions
and hold the Germans against further
advance on Petrograd Klemboysky
will remain at his present post in the
north. according to the premier's proc
lamation. and probably dill be in n
better position to draw troops and
supplies to the Riga sector.
Younger Regime
General Klembovsky is one of the
younger Russian generals who here
tofore has not plaed a spectalar part
in the war. He is regarded. however,
as a military tactician and of strong
II is thought possible he
may modify the present death penalty
orders. 4
The Russian embassy received scant
reports of the new crisif and official
was limited to admitting
that situation seemed v-ry rerious.