Arizona republican., 1918-03-18

people early this month, on behalf of American labor, by Samuel Gompers, in which the assistance of the working people of America was promised to the Russians. The message, which was read before the vote in ratification of the peace treaty, was taken, evoked considerable applause.
 No reply was sent as M. Sverdloff said the message to the American peo- pie in response to President Wilson's communication was sufficient.
 Nikolai Lenine, the Bolshevik pre- mier, and other Bolshevik leaders, in urging ratification of the peace agree ment with Germany. made no claim that this would insure permanent peace. AszNd how long a respite might be expected, Lenine said that that was impossible to answer, as it depended on so many international movements, such as to what extent Germany may suc- ceed in Ukraine and Finland, when Japan makes an advance, anG also on the general course of the war on the other fronts and the Russian domestic situation.
 The Moscow soviet has decided to organize local soviet army. As the peace terms necessitate the demobili- zation of the Red army and the Red Guards, the Bolshevik leaders are seek ing plan for the organization of new army. Ths Germans, it is de- clared, will not hinder this movement and it seems likely that hereafter de- fense will be effected through local soviet armies.
 The all-Russian congress of soviets adjourned this evening after having approved of the removal of the capital to Moscow and voting to elect new central executive committee to consist of two hundred members.
 M. Sverdloff, of the central executive committee, in the closing speech at the congress, said it was unfortunate that such space had to be ratified, but he hoped the Russian preletariat wNlld soon come into its own and regain its lost position. He pointed out to the departing members of the congress the urgent necessity for organization for the defense of the fatherland and re- sistance to the enemy's attack which may come suddenly-sooner than many may expect"
 PETROGRAD Friday, March 15.- The Finnish council is prepared to arrange a compromise with the Ger mans. It is said the Germans have demanded the disarmament of the Red Guard.
 The wife of Grand Duke Michael has requested permission to follow her hus- band into exile
 It is reported that, under German pressure, the banks will soon be de. nationaliZed.
 TOXIC, Saturday, March ls-Prenier Terauchi and Foreign Minister Mo- tono told parliament today nothing had been decided upon with reference to the Siberian situation. The military situation has reached a state of perfected preparedness.
 Last night the Seiyukai (constitu- tionaD party, the largest in the diet, held conference and re-affirmed it's position taken at recent meeting in opposition to immediate mobilization. The press is almost unanimous in urging mobilization. The Asahi Shim- bun and the Yorodzu Choho say they are unable to understand Americas s excessive generosity toward Russia, now giving supplies to Germany and imperiling the stores in vladivostok. | Suspicious in regard to Japan weaken the allies, they assert, adding that it is Japan'e duty to work in the interests of the peace of humanity by assisting to crush Germany. The Kokumin Shimbun issues a call to arms. saving that America is sincerely friendly but mistaken.
 The Asahi Shimbun of Asaka voices the opinion widely held among the middle classes that extensive mobiliza- ton would create acute distress indus trially and in regard to food supplies.
 It is reported that the Germans are trying to organize two army corps of German war prisoners of Russia. One corps. it is said. is being secretly or ganized at Irkutsk, Siberia, Two cav airy corps also are being formed.
 PEKING, Saturday. March 16.-An authoritative dispatch from Blagovest- chensk in Siberia, 800 miles north of Harbin, filed March 8, says all Bolshe- vik leaders, including the president of the local soviet, have been imprisoned by Cossacks. The Bolshevik troops consisting or sereve regiments of Red Guards, were disarmed and ordere was restored.
 A Reuter- dispatch from London. re- ceived Saturday, quoted reports to the effect that maximalists had murdered 150 Japanese at Blagovestehensk.