The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-01-31
approved the proposal OF President
Wilson, which reads as follows:
One Object in View.


Wilson, which reads as follows.
One Object in View.
The single object of the represent.
atives of the associated powers have
had in mind in their discussions of
the course they should pursue with re-
gard 10 Russia has been to help the
Russian people, not 10 hinder them or
to interfere in any manner with their
right to settle their own affairs in
their own way.
They regard the Russian people a.
their friends, not their enemies, and
are willing to help them in any way
they are willing to be helped. 1t il
clear 20 them that the troubles and
diStrust of the Russian people will
steadily increase hunger and priva-
ton of every kind become more and
more acute. more widespread and more
impossible 10 relieve unless order is
restored and normal conditions of la
Dor, trade and transportation once
more are created, and they are seek
ing some way in which 10 assist the
Russian people to establish order
Don't Wish to Exploit Russ.
They recognize the absolute right
OF the Russian people 10 direct their
own affairs without dictation or di-
rection of any kind from outside. They
do not wish to exploit or make use
of Russia in any way.
They recognize the revolution with.
ont reservation and will in no way
ana in no circumstances aid or give
countennnce To any attempt ut coun-
terrevolutiOn.
1t Is not their wish or purpose to
favor or assist any one of the organ
lied groups now contendng for the
leadership and guidance of Russia, as
against the others. Their sole and
sincere purpose Is To do what they can
to bring Russia peace and an oppor-
tunity to find her way out Of her pres
ent trouble.
The associated powers are now en-
gagged In the solemn and responsible
work of establishing the peace of
Europe and of the world and they are
keenly alive to the fact that Europe
ana the world cannot be at peace as
Russia IS now. They recognize and
accept ii as IA duty to serve Russia as
generously rs unselfiShly, as thought
fully, as ungrudgingly as they would
serve any other friend and ally, and
they are ready to render this service
in the way that is most acceptable To
the Russian people.
in this spirit and with this purpose
they have taken the following action
fhey invite every organized group that
Is now exercising or ATTEMPTING to
exercise political authority or military
control anywhere in Siberia or within
the boundaries of European Russia rs
they stood before the war inst ron
Guided, except in Finland, To send rep
reSentattNeS, not exceeding three rem
re>enJat'veS for each group-to priu
cess islands, Sen OF Marmora. whore
they VIII he met by representatives o.
the associated powers, provided in the
meantime there is truce of arms
the parties invited, and that
lll armed forces anywhere sent or di |
fteted against any people or teEs. Lpry |
inside the boundaries of Furopenn |
Russia rs they stood before the war. |
Dr against Finland, or against any peo. |
PIE or territory whose autonomous oc- |
.ioh Is IN contemplation in the II mr..
icIes upon which the present ncgotia-
ions are based, shall be meanwhile
WITHDRAWN aud aggressive military ne
ions cease,
l heSe representatives are invited to
'onter with the representatives of tho
associated powers in the freest and
rahkest way, with view to ascer.
aiming the wishes of all sections of
ne RUSSIAN people and bringing about
possible, some understanding and
Sreem"nt by which Russia may work
'u' h'r own purposes, and happy CO.
operative relations be established no.
Ween her people and the other n,o.
lies of the world
n prompt reply IL this invitation is
equeSted, Every facility for The jnur.
'N OF the representatives, includiny
transportation across tie Black -,
'lll be given by the allies, and mn ~.
"r'ieS concerned Hre expected 10 give
he same facilities. The represent,.
ives VIII he expected NJ the place an.
'lhied by the fifteenth of February
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