The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-14
RUSSIA'S VOICE ABOVE
BOLSHEVIKPS HAND
DIR. BAUD DeCries Peace Parley-Na.
ton Loathes Germany.

| Although the Bolsheviki faction
| in. Russia may make separate
peace with the Central Powers OF
Europe. the voice of the Russian
people as a whole will overthrow
any agreement except that which
leads toward liberty for themselves
and for the whole world, and they
will light on until this is accomplish
ed" declared Pertelevitch Raud, a
native Russian, in recent inter
view.
Mr.. Raud is stopping at the home
of Mrs. Burr Powell Harrison, PIG
EastsBfddle street, Baltimore, and is
giving short private lectures at Mr..
Harrison's home. He comes from a
sma4 city about 80 miles from Pet
rogrl, and his family is still resid-
: -i.As !ess s|lere. HIS ff5now1e6se OF the in-
II 1 orkings of the many fac
plete{ and he wakes eloquent when
speaf king of the marvellous future of
.RusSta after the. present crisis has
heenl met successfully.
1he Bolsheviki do not represent
the Russian people," he continued
BY tno means does a peace agree
menf by them with Germany signify
that Russia is at peace with the En-
tent@ Powers. The common people
will continue to fight against the
Germans no matter what stand the
Bolsheyiki may take. They have
tasted the bitterness of Prussian
domination at every stage of the
war. When the struggle began this
underlying power held back food
and equipment from our fighting
forces, it -sowed the seed of discon-
tent among our men and kept from
the ears of the Gar the corrupt
state of affairs among the royalty
and the condition of the people.
The land of Russia. that great
and glorious country, is heartily on
the side of the Allies, and diametri-
cally opposed 10 the Germans. Espe-
cialiy to the United States are we
most friendly, and some day the two
republics of America and Russia will
stand side by side fighting for the
things that democracy needs. In ev-
cry stage of the great war America
has lent a helping hand to us, and
the Russians are grateful. Our pap
ers are full of praise and gratitude
for the help America has given us,
and ourepeOple regard Woodrow Will
son, your wonderful president, as a
godfather and a firm friend Let IL
be known that Russia is thankful
and appreciative for Americas as
sistance.
Il was very much surprised at the
attitude of Sir Lloyd George in his
speech before the English Parlia-
ment recently when he said that
Russia must take care of her own
affairs and fight out her own des-
tiny. This seems ungrateful, be-
cause time after time our armies
have held back the Germans and
saved the day for the Allies. Three
million men We're lost by us, and
now it seems that all our efforts are
not appreciated by England. Also
let it be remembered that the armies
Of Russia. penetrated farther into
the lands of the enemy than the
combined forces OF the western AL
lies did on their fronts. But how
8 lad i Was on 4'cdtS1g President Will
sons speech of the other day when
he declared that the United States
would stand back of Russia anc
help her in every way. This has de-
lighted the Russian people and on
every side is heard more and more
praise fer your President The peo-
pie of my land love and respect him
for the clear understanding he has of !
heir position"
Wien asked what he thought |
would be the ultimate end of the !
present chaotic state of affairs in his
and, Mr.. Raud thoughtfully answer !
ed. who can tell? Many factions |
Ire at work trying to gain control |
over the situation and the result is |
hat nothing is being accomplished, |
1t least. so it seems. The Russian !
mind is a healthy one, however, with |
Conservative tastes. but strong in de-
erninaiiOn. The entire land seems
o be seeking about for some way out
If the crisis, and it will take time
or affairs to straighten themselves
,ut. l firmly believe that a great,
trOng and mighty republic will be
he result, however, and that it will
lways continue to exist"
Dr.. Raud, WHO has been in Cam
ridge upon several occasions, giving
bible readings, is widely known and
liked throughout the town and
ounty.