Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-23
The Problem OF Russia

L, EW appeals como to the American aud
allied governments 10 take vigorous
measures 10 end the chaos in Russia. They
come. apparently. from representatives OF all
factions Ill that helpless country. save the
Hol&hevik elements. who are responsible for
the anarchy that rciSns An allied military
expedition is wanted in Southern Russia.
among other things 10 restore order in that
section, German agents there are taking ad-
vantage OF The weakness OF the local author
tiles 10 spread the poison o: their propa-
saNda. which. apparently. has not ceased to
be active with the overthrow ot the kaiser
and the completes change III GcruAuy's status.
y bloody civil war is threatened i'll Southern
Russia, III short and those who love Rus
>;a are fearful of the consequences
Perhaps the time Is not FAR distant when
the allied governments with The active par
NcipAtton OF the United States. will have 10
give need 10 the appeals. Civil WIZ III any
par; or Ihe world ut this time. and partic-
ui"riy III Europe is not going 10 help the
efforts OF The Paris coutsresS 10 restore the
world quickly 10 Il basis ~ sereral and last
ms peace Sparks Fly from civil wars almost
IS wi0et: Is from wars between countries
A0u WITH flying sparks there : always danger
~ spreading coufiagratiou. This posSibil-
ny, III the present instance. might overcome
the natural diSiucluatiou .: The United States
ano tAe allied governments 70 Intervene or
III ANY larger way than i now being doue
'Hlsr'sre Win the native elements III she
worAins out .: Russians Internal problems
Whatever may be the wishes OF the out
side powers in this respect, however the tacJ
remains th0. these powers. including the
tNsts" states. already have interviewed 20 u
certain extent. and the degree OF their inter
rsutiou has not been suaic;sr; 70 accorrlish
me desired result. Although !, is true thar
;oa military expedition sent III Through Via
Ni'oStoa has succeeded largely in restoring
NFNsr III siberia. the situation west OF the
al Mountains, il European Russia seems
nopslsSSiy chaotic and TIE allied forces on
tce No'Ea troU. have been compelled 10 abac-
CON iMpoT!aH! areas 70 the Bc,shcviki who
ha'e wreaSed cruel vengeance On their coun-
irymsa IN those areas who showed svlurs,hy
INr the etoT;S % ths allies 70 reStors order
The pCoSpsc; III Southern Russia is pav,:c-
"I&r!y alarmrs FOR The reason that this j.
we SEXTON or Ihe country upon which ths
russians always must rely for their PRINCIPAL
source o. toot, There IS little food obtain
sole from that section now. FOR m, rs,so,
INA! he planting OF crops there in the pnsr
s"eLFs months has been reduced 10 y min
'@HtH oscause o. the disturbances through
walsh Ehs country has PASSED and the ps-
u't''NS effects ot the BolshsviS doctrines. II
tNeTe Is - oa any saving OF Russia from,
'0'NPIs;s disia;ssra:ion ana ruin. il would
seem a!moSt imperative tina! some efforts rs
tSaHs 70 avert the threatened ou;Scea. ~ VA
fare i, this area
Having begun me job Q. helping the De-.
'SF elements IN Ru<Sis 20 redss., their corr.
'FE. ne question Tor TIE allied soysruIrsr-s
81" :os IHi'sd S!&tes 70 decide appears 20 %
"HSiaEr 70 complete the JOB along ,as lines
oF'siaS-T laid dcwa. ovv OF !. Larger seals.
% S1'';','hs 'Ha' such : method could ro-
SSEEsea' u withdraw alcoss.hs- ror:vo.,s
:oF ;as satisfaction OF those WHO mus,
~ .as 1sI.I'"s me ;o-cs : uvsiiabis {: il Is
inoIsh: wise 70 employ i. Uno,s..i,-,,,i,
Il IS : pcoos2. cha. vii b. given -,s,y 80.
Q &ci!oGS @c1 Careful consideration $, 70
cars conferences. &rt undoubtedly the
IaiIst safes will have voice IN the D..