Evening journal., 1919-01-23
ALLIED NATIONS
TO HELP RUSSIA
SOLVE PROBLEMS
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expected to be announced as soon a:
acceptance Of the Russian factions 4:
received. The proposal was wirelesset
to them last night. Transportation vii
be provided for them and they may pro-
ceed to the rendezvous by wa.ship rrom
Black Sea port, II they wish.
Il was believed that each Of the as
ISOLATED powers would be represented
by two commissioners. one military and
one civilian. The summoning Of Gen
eral Pershing to Paris led 10 the belief
that he might be the military repre-
sentative Of the United States. The
Identity OF the other delegates was
matter Of speculation. II he is selected
from the peace delegation it was be-
lieved Colonel House. health permitting,
would be the choice. His knowledge ot
International affairs and the fact that
be possesses the confidence OF large
population OF the European worKn.S
class appeared to be the principal
points in his favor.
The Russian problem was formally
taken UP by the council Monday. For
three days IL occupied the time OF that
body. When all the cards had been
placed on the table President Wilson
submitted his written proposal. This
proposition was promptly accepted as
the one possible solution.
In the preamble to his proposal, Pre-
sident WI son said that the attitude Of
the associated powers had been govern
ed by the one idea Of helping the Rus
sian people and that they recognized the
right Of self determination as applied
to Russia. He declared that they re
cognize he revolution without reser-
walton and will in no way and in no
aid or give countenance
TO any attempt at a counter revolu-
tion."
in this spirit and with this pur-
pose" the statement said. "they have
taken the following action:
They invite every organized group
that is now exercising or attempting TO
political authority or military
control anywhere in Siberia, or within
he boundaries Of European Russia as
hey stood before the war just conclud-
ID, except In Finland, 10 send represen-
.atives not exceeding three representa-
Tvs for each group, to Princes Islands,
Sea Of Marmora, where they will be
net by representatives Of the associat- |
ID powers, provided in the meantime,
here Is a truce Of arms among the
PARTIES invited and that all armed forces
anywhere sent or directed against any |
,eople or territory inside the boundar- /
es Of European Russia as they stood /
,efore the war Of against Finland or
-galnst any people or territory whose
autonomous action Is in contempla- !
ion In the fourteen articles upon which /
he present negotiations are based, shall /
'e meanwhile withdrawn and aggres-
i've military actions ceased.
''These representatives are invited to .
,onfer with the representatives Of the /
associated powers in the. freest and 1
rankest way, with a view to ascertain P
ng the wishes Of all sections OF the /
russian people and bringing about, II !
possible, some understanding and agree
nent by which Russia may work out |
er own purpose and happy co-opera-
i've relations be established between
er people and the other peoples Of the
World.
"A prompt reply TO this invitation is
aquested. Every facility for the jour
ey Of the representatives, including
III be given by the Allies and all the
artles concerned are expected to give
le same facilities. The representa-
YES will be expected at the place ap-
ointed by the 18th Of February"