New-York tribune., 1918-08-09

Proclaims Bolsheviki Con-
troll at End in Entire
Country of the North"
Accepts Allied Aid;
Outlines Objects
Pledges Resstablishment of
Popular Government for
Entire Nation
81 The Associated Press


hANDALASKA. Russian Lapland,
Aug The government of the "Coun-
try Of the North" recently established
:, 4rchangel after a revolution against
the Bolsheviki, has addressed a proc a
nation TO the people Of the district
declaring the Bolshevik regime at an
md and announcing that the new gov
ernnrnt had taken up the duty of gov
ernng the region.
The power of the Bosheviki is end
ed the proclamation begins. Be
cause Of the treason to the country
committed at Brest-Litovsk; because
Of famine. the failure to recognize the
rights and liberties of the country;
because OF pillagng, illegal shootings
and constant arrests, the power of the
so-called Soviet, OF traitors and Grim
mails, IS past. The representatives of
the socalled peoples government have
fed
Aims of Government
al the present moment, in the in
terests OF all Russia, we take upon
ourselves the duty of governing the
Country of the North.
by this proclamation we inform
the inhabitants that from TODAY the
power of government is confded to the
supreme direction of the government
Of the Country OF the North, which is
composed of members of the Constitu
ant Assembly and Representative es of
the Zemstvos of this district, which
considers itself as the supreme author
lty from Low on, to hand over power
Immediately after Russia has chosen
her government and as soon as there
is a possibility of freely communicate
ing with her.
"The aim of the government is:
First The regeneration of Russia.
the resumption of relations between
Russia and other governments and the
organization of local power with the
sove.nment of the north.
"Second-The defence of the region
OF the north and the whole nation
many, Finland and other enemies.
"Thlrd--lt seeks reunion with Rus
sla o. the peoples who have been taken
from her
Fourth The establishment of the
'nree organs OF the people, namely, the
constituent Assembly. Municipal Du-
mas ana Zemstvos.
Fifth The establishment of legal
osasr or she expression of the will Of
the citizens and the reestablishment
OF political and religious liberty.
"Sixth-The security of the rights
Of agricultural workers.
seventh-The defence of the inter-
ests Of labor in accordance with the
political and economic interests of the
north and the rest of Russia
Elghth-The suppression of famine.
Expects Entente Help
The government will not fail to
publish regulations for the application
of the foregoing Programme. The rov-
eminent relies upon the support of the
whole population, which is dear to it..
ana hopes 20 realize the programme
with the help of the Allies
Inc government counts upon the
"uss1ah, american and British peoples,
as well as those of other nations, for
a'd in combating famine and amelio-
rating the financial situation. 1t is
recognized that the intervention of tho
Ailles IN the interior affairs of Russia
Is not directed against the interests Of
tne people, and that the people will
welcome the Allied troops who have
come to fight against the common
enemy
The government, in making the
present declaration, calls upon all the
people to preserve calm and order"
Aboard the vessels on which thev
arrived here recently American Am
oassador Francis and other Allied rep
fesentatlves and their stats departed
Tor Archangel to-day. When they ar
rived here the vessels few the red en-
sign OF the Soviet republic; now they
are Tying the old Russian colors with
me consent Of the volunteer crew
which sympathized with the new gov
ernmen' 10 the territory of the north.
Vn their arrival az Archangel the
ambassadors Will decide upon their fut-
ure plans. An mbassador Francis hopes
70 return 20 Nologda if il is safe.
ne embassies are without nforma-
,'on concerning American and other
Ai.ee nationals in Moscow, Pe.rograd
and Foogda.