Evening journal., 1918-02-22
SAYS RUSSIA MUST
EVECOATE baltic
Literal Leader Tells Reichs-
tag BoIsheviki Cannot
Hold Finland or Ukraine
POLISH NATION
AGAIN DENOUNCED

.lflD ANls &c. DtANII
opening peace negotiations with Trotz-
xy," said DR.. Gustav Stresemann, Ma
lional Liberal leader In the Reichsiag,
we must demand complete evacuation
by the Bolsheviki OF Finland, Lith-
onis. Esthonia and Ukraine, the release
Of German Esthonians and Let's and
recognition Of the peace treaty conclud-
I'd BY Ukraine. Until tho Bolsheyih
prove by their deeds that they are in
earnest our military measures should
be restricted in no manner. Baltic Ger
many IS being slaughtered just because
3 IS German. We would not be an
honorable nation II VIC looked on
'almly.'
Doctor Stresemann's speech. made
iuring the debate on the Ukrainian
treaty. was applauded loudly. He de-
aounced the Poles. saying they had
done nothing 10 win the sympsthies OF
iho Germans who have blcd for the
Independence OF Poland
Count Won Westarp, the Conservative
eader approved the treaty with
Ukraine, saying: 1T finally breaks the
Anglo-American blockade and ends the
peril Of Turkey from the Russian dream
n conquest Of Constantinoplc." lie de-
Jared that concessions such as those
made 10 Ukraine regarding indemnilca-
ton for maintenance OF war prisoners
must not be made 10 Great Britain or
Rumania.
The good German sword Is again
al work he continued. We welcome
The quick decision in this respect and
have confidence that the army COM
mand viii fulnll lts task"
lected TO win its independence in open
and honorable union with the Central
Powers. As Poland could not be trust
sd 10 live in friendship with Germany,
The eastern frontiers must be shaped IN
accordance with the requirements for
military security.
George Ledebour, Independent Social
list. said that the treaty with Ukraine
was not acceptable 20 his party be-
cause lin certain important particulars
it Is 10 contradiction Of the right OF
peoples 20 elf-determinatlOn." He de-
clared that the Poles were being driv-
en-. through the treaty into lasting em-
nifty 10 Germany.
DR.. Eduard David, Socialist leader.
sid the decision Of the Bolshevih 10
accept the German peace terms permit
ted renewed hope that peace with all
Russia might be obtained and that mil
itsry operations IN the east would
cease.
After the debate the treaty was re-
fer,ed to the Reichstag main committed
PETROGRAD. Feb. 20 delayed Tho
decision Of the soldiers and workmen's
delegates 70 accept the German peace
terms was reached by a majority Of
only one vote, after a heated debate
lasting throughout Monday night.
Great secrecy was observed IN regard
20 the meeting. which was adjourned
several times 70 permit the Bolsheviki
and the Social Revolutionists to hold
party caucuses. There were divisions
10 both parties on the subject.
Premier Lenine, Foreign Minister
Trotlky, Ensign kyienko. commander
in-chief and many other leaders ad-
dressed the council Military men ex-
planned the impossihility Of Offering
effective resistance, but no decision
was reached until messages had been re
ceived showing that the Germans had
captured Dvinsk with ease and were ad-
yanclng all along the front.
This news reached the council carly
Tuesday morning and Influenced the
deleeates 20 decide for peace. Before
the capture Of Dvinsk Premier Lenine
said he was opposed 10 peace, but nnal-
Is urged that peace must be obtained
al any price in order 10 insure the re-
construction OF Russia He said the
Germans were advancing on a solid
front from the north TO the south.
The announcement Of Russis's deci-
sion 10 accept the German terms was
sent by wireless az ) o'clock Tuesday
morning. AZ FIRST the German wireless
station showed a disposition 70 refuse
70 take the message, but finally, four
hours later. acknowledged IL.
Bo,shevih leaders held repeated con-
ferences throughout Tuesday and late
in the afternoon received the German
reply. refusing 20 accept the wireless
message as oflciai and requesting
that a delegation he sent 20 Dyinsk 20
eonfcr with regard 20 peace.
The Russian press Is divided as 10
the wisdom Of the councils sction. The
Prsyda says the Soldiers and Work
mems Delegates have again shown will
iriguess TO make pesce and carry out
their pledges, and that whether Ger
many accepts tie offor or not the Boil
sheyiki bave won a moral victory. The
Nova jim says the BolsheviE have
brought the AFFAIR 10 an ignominous
end and have proved themselves 70 he
adventurers who are willing 10 keep in
power at any price.
BolsheyiN leaders declare that II the
German advance continues they will
defend Pertograd and harass the Ger
man advance by guerilla warfare. No
plans had been made FOR evacuation Of
the city.
The Bolshevlki say this is a new
war. not the old war. and that they VIII
present q united front against the
Germsns. They believe the pnotetariat
of Russia will bo able 70 continue the
struggle.
Some OF the papers believe Petrosnad
will be attacked but others regard this
as improbable.
Tho Soldiers and Workingmen's
Deputies decided that only one member
~ the delegation which represented
Russia al the Brest-Litovsk conference
should go 20 Dvinsk 90 deliver 70 the
Germans an Official copy OF the an
nouncement that Germany's terms had
been accepted. No announcement has
been made as 10 the selection OF dele
gate or the time OF his departure.
DIR. G. 5. TRUMBULL DEAD.
Through his connection with local