Evening star., 1918-02-17

grad have been meager. Just what is
in the mind of Trotzky and Lenine is
problematical. Their Official actions
since that time are unknown and as
consequence no interpretations can be
drawn.
1t can be pretty accurately Surmised,
however. that the bolsheviki regime
will make Sc
Germany's Eand rious endeavors
Will Be Revealed. ,,ona 80 np,t,;n tha
empire to their own liking. They I'M
doubtedly will set out to intimidate
the Cossack and other regions and os-
tensibly overthrow the Ukraine gov
ernment. And in such actions the fine
hand of Germany will be revealed fur
ther.
The bolsheviki must continue to an
tagonize those many sections of Rus
sia which ostensibly oppose them and
in fact. make show of forcing them
into subsection through the weight of
the sword and gun. These sections of
Russia which have broken with Petro-
grad will be led to belieV through
clever German propaganda<that they
are in immediate peril. Then Germany,
with Snug satisfaction. but benign
countenance. will say. ITO all ye afflict-
ed. we will protect thee" Then such
forces as the Teutonic powers will keep
on the eastern front. for various rea-
sons. will be dispatched to threatened
territory and presumably save it from
Lenine and Trotzky's warriors.
Not only will these methods make
wider the breach existing between
those scions which have declared sepa-
rate identities. but the German ma
ton, by covering its machiavellian pur-
poses under the cloak of benefactions
to mankind, viii! extend its control over
all of those provinces who may for the
time being feel that they have been
saved from numbering cut-throat bands
of bolsheviki.
Germany stands chance by such
methods to gain control over an inf
nitely greater territory than she might
have gained through formal peace
agreement.
In carrying out her process of absorp-
tion in Russia the Teutonic armies re-
naming on the eastern front will con-
tinue their military operations in the
northern section. Ostensibly this cam
paign will be against the bolsheviki, as
announced. but in view of the past re-
lations between the Germans and boil
shevik leaders the statement that the
Germans really are deslrous OF infilct-
ing punishment upon Trotzky and Le-
nine Is rlutculOuS. MORE likely Is 1t
the intention of the kaiser and his
chief military advisers to penetrate
through northern Russia. enter Petro-
grad in the hope of further fortlfylng
German purposes in Russia and mimi
mize the possibility of flare backs such
as are possible as long as Lenine and
Trotzky are there. In other words it
may be reasoned Germans can be
trusted to carry out German designs
better than the Russians.
:: i
Though the actions OF the bolsheviki
from an international standpoint have
attracted the
Peace Signed greatest inter
With the Ukraine. Of a. peace
agreement between the central pow
ers and their allies. Turkey and Bull
garia, was of far reaching Importance.
This agreement was effected week
ago Saturday. Germany recognizes the
Ukraine's right to national identity and
claims to territories in Galicia> and Rus
sian Poland. Through the peace pact
Germany is to receive economic advan-
tages which are extremely needed be-
cause of the dire shortage of foods.
ers. The pledge of the Austrian gov
ernment that the people should have
immediate peace on their eastern from
tier is immedia tely fulfilled and signs
of danger in that region minimized.
Germany is given rights which VIII
permit her to develop her Mitte'-fia-
ropa ideas Through the agreement
with the Ukraine the central powers
Immediately have it within their power
to crush Rumania should serious ef-
fort be made. Germany extends no Ia
vored nation privileges to Ukraine, and
on the whole the right of peoples to de-
eide their own affairs is ignored
The agreement between the quadruple
alliance and Ukraine. though long and
complex, for the moment does nothing
but permit cessation of hostilities and
the immediate arrangement for eco
nomic exchange. Such things as might
have proven Objectionable and there
fore obstacles to the signing of the
agreement now can be imposed by Ger
many through the medium of subse-
nuent arrangements which are provided
for.
There has been considerable specula-
ton as to just how far the peace with
Ukraine will assist the Teutons and
their allies. The status of the Ukraine
rada and the government affecting an
agreement with the central powers is
not yet fixed There always is the pos
sibility that the Ukraine rada does not
reflect the wishes of the masses of
people. which would prove real dan
ger to the pact just signed, unless by
might Germany assists in sup
moves against the authorities
it recognizes as being supreme.
Under any circumstances it is pretty
well established that the territory un-
der the rule of the little republic is so
badly torn by civil strife and SO worn
by the prolonged struggle of the pre-
vious four years that there is little |
likelihood of the Teutons Immediately |
proffting to a great extent from their |
However, Germany will !
lose little time in developing the min /.
eral and oil fields of the Ukraine and
should the world struggle continue over
another year the Ukrainiap territory !;
will be a fruitful field of supply for !.
the Teutons. The same will hold good |
with such other Slavic territory as the |
Teutons gain control of.
~
Rumania's position remains in doubt. |
DR.. Constantin Angelasca. Rumanian |
minister int
Stand Washington, re-
Stin Is in Doubt. advIce. from