Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-02-13
MD FROM j. s.
BADLY NEEDED BY
LOYAL RUSSIANS
Former Russian Secretary of
Foreign Office Says Confer
ence Plan Is Causing Great
Indignation.
(By William Cook)
Copyright, 1919, by the Press Pub
fishing Co.

II ne NEW i OTh NuIlu.)
Especial Gable Dispatch to the World
(and Albuquerque Journal)
Paris, Feb. 12.-"Free democratic
America, which has gained such high
moral authority of late. can greatly
help in bringing back order in chaotic
Russia. She can help those people
who are fighting in defense of their
lives and property both morally and
materially"
This was Serge D. Sazonoff's reply
to my query: Twill you give the
American people any suggestions as
to the most practical and rapid means
of bringing your country to order?"
SaZonoff, formerly Russian secre-
tary of foreign affairs, was appointed
ambassador at London. but was never
able to take UP his duties. Today he
is foreign secretary in the Omsk gov
eminent. In answer to another ques-
ton as to whethep he had modified
his opinion as to the Princes islands
conference, to which the peace con-
ference has invited representatives of
the Russian factions, Sazanoff en-
phaticall replied:
Great Astonishment.
Certainly not. If anything. | note
change for the worse. My COM
munications with Russia are very
AhdltS ltitSl are Sltolly utlely GU,
mail reaches me only after long in
tervals But l know the invitation
to Princes islands has caused much
indignation and great astonishment
in Russia. Even the Russian socialist
newspapers refers most unfavorably
to it. The Bolshevik press considers
the invitation as expressing a wish on
the part of the allies to. recognize
Bolshevik authority"
Have you heard it said that the
allied and American troops are to be
withdrawn from Russia? If so, what,
in your opinion, would be the result of
this decision?" | asked.
Il have not heard anything about
such a withdrawal Mr.. Sazanoff re-
piled. I'm my opinion it would be
grave mistake to take away the allied
troops. No one who laments Russia
present condition resents their pres
ence; all such greet them most favor
ably. They are absolutely necessary
to guard what remains in my country
of civilization and culture. We do
not ask for regular troops. We fully
realize that men who have fought for
the last four years are tired of war,
but | think It is possible to organize
a volunteer corps of men who would
be willing to sacrifice themselves, if
iiNVi 'CI W save DdpltSS WolIItll anu
children in daily dread of being MUIR
dered Also food is badly needed. as
well as hospital necessaries."
Allies Can Protect Stores.
could Russian soldiers protect the
food supplies now at Archangel?"
II cannot say whether Russian
volunteer army could protect these
stores, but certainly allied volunteer
detachments could"
What about the Bolshevik forces 2"
! asked. Are they gaining strength
or are they decreasing"
LAS far as / can Judge there Is moth
ing to give one the impression that
the Bolshevik are getting stronger
nor are their forces Increasing" said
NJ. Sazanoff. '''They lack the fighting
spirit and fight only when they are
the stronger. That which makes the
Bolshevik forces numerous is high
pay. Besides, they get permission to
loot. Their real strength is in loot
ing"
What do you consider will be the
future of Russia? Is there likely to
be another monarchy or will re-
publican government be instituted ?"
This is difficult to say at present.
AS far asNthe Omsk government is
concerned. if the people vote for
republic, we will stand by the re-
public"
Is Unable to Pay.
Finally l asked NJ Sazonoff what
he thought of Lenin's reply to the
World correspondent in Russia that
the soviet government would be in
clined to pay Russias debts as the
price of recognition and peace
THE present Bolshevik government
is totally unable to pay anything"
Sazonoff concluded. First. they re-
pudiated those Russian debts; second,
they have destroyed so much, laid
waste the country, so that they have
not money 40 pay. Only a properly
recognized and sane government can
undertake to repay ,Russia's debt, No
one will get cent out of the Bolshe-
Wiki"