The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-05-21
KERENSKY MAKES
APPEAL FOR AID
OF new RUSSIA
Prompt Action of Democrac-
les to Help Country Out Of
Chaos is Urged.
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, May 21.-A. F. Kerensky,
former premier of Russia, and seven
other members of the Russian constit-
uent assembly and MEMBERS of the
Partisan union for the regeneration Of
Russia today issued an appeal to the
democracies Of the world for prompt
action with a view to helping Russia
out of her present chaotic condition.
1t proposes the organization Of a
mission composed Of delegations from
all the powers and including repre-
sentatives Of organized labor which
will go to Russia and explain to the
people and the different Russian gov.
ernments the democratic aims they
are pursuing.
The appeal says: 'tIt should be stat
ed categorically that the different gov
ernments repudiate the idea of any
Intervention likely to infringe upon
the sovereign rights of Russia
U. s. POLICY UNCHANGED
VLADIVOSTOK, May 21 - Major
Gen. William 8. Graves, commander of
the American Expeditionary Forces in
Siberia, has issued q message to his
troops in which he declares that the
American policy In Russia Is the same
today as when the Washington gov
ernment issued its proclamation at the
time OF sending the American forces
to Siberia.
The message Is entitled "Our duty
in Siberia" In it Major-General
Graves says:
"The policy to be followed by our
troops in any country is one to be
determined by the executive.
1T is clearly announced in the most
public and solemn manner that the
United States did not contemplate any
interference Of any kind with the po-
htical sovereignty of Russia. any in
tervention in her internal affairs or
any impairment of her territorial in
tegrity.
To Respect Traditions.
''The United States does not intend
to permit any of its agents to inter-
fere with the sovereign rights of the
Russian people. Our aim has been to
carry out to the letter the policy of
our government. There has been no
interference in the internal affairs of
the Russian people and no action has
been taken by the United States
troops which could Justly be said was
taking sides In the differences of our
opinions Of the factions.
1--WE must all realize that every ma
ton has its own ideals and traditions
which should be respected by all and
especially by guests, as we are. 1t is
hoped that every citizen Of the United
States in Siberia and especially those
wearing the United States military
uniform will constantly keep in mind
these facts and fully respect, not only
the laws but the customs and tradi.
tions of the people
In any body of men as large as
the American Expeditionary Force, un-
fortunately there will always be found
individuals who will act so as to bring
discredit to his coantrymen. This
expedition has been no exception to
this general rule. This fact, however,
should cause all of US to so conduct
ourselves that the Russian people will
realize that the United States soldier
is a man Of good habits, self-respect-
ing and honorable.
I'm our relation to the political life
OF the Russian people the greatest
care must be exercised not to become
involved and If we have any views
as to the policies Of the contending
factions, care should be exercised not
to express those views to Russian peo-
pie as this may become a most offen-
sive interference In their own affairs. I"