Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-26
'U.S NOTE TOITALY
PlEASES WRANGEL
Leader of Southern Forces
Gives Optimistic Interview
Of His Chances
TROOPS WELL EQUIPPED
BY the Associated Press

Sebastopol. Crimea, Aug. % (de.
laycdl Civil war in Russia would
cease Immediately if the Russian people
were free to organize n government ac-
cordng to their own wishes, General
Baron Wrangel. who was recognized
as head of the south Russian govern
ment by France few days ago. de-
clared here today. They are not able
20 do this at present. however. bccauS"
of the domination of the Soviet leaders.
and the fight must 60 on until Russians
arc free to take matters in their own
hands. he continued.
General Wrangel expressed the graft
fcation he felt over the note sent to Italy
by the United States Government rcla-
tive 10 the Russian situation. and de-
clared recognition of the south Russian
government by France was the just
expression Of one ally'S appreciation
of anothcr's sacrifice in the common
cause" He asserted his forces on all
fronts are we'll equipped. and that the
naval arm Of the service was at lust
able to assist in the struggle against
the Bolshpviki.
Ever since the south Russian army
bonorrd me by placing itself undtr my
command. leaders Of various Cossack
organizations have been urging MS to
send expeditions into the Caucasus and
Euban regions to assist in throwing of
the tyranny Of the BolshCviki.' he
raid. "Soviet domination has always
been hateful to the CossackS. but 1t
was not until the last fortnight that it
was possible to meet their appeals. We
have been too busy organizing here and
establishing our northern fronts to do
anything else.
Forces Are Advancing
"yariouS Cossack expeditions we
have sent 70 Yeisk and other points in
Kuban and the Don territory are nd
yancing eastward. being heartily sup
ported and joined by local. Cossa"ks.
Our navy is now restored to n point
where il can effectively support our
troops in any possible sea action. and,
consequently. the time is propitious for
giving the Don. Kuhan. Astrekan and
Terek CossackS the organization needed
for utilizing their unlimited resources
against their OpprcSSors. The C0ssaCks
have men. foOdStuffs and animals suf-
fcient for long fight, and tho spirit
with which they have joined the ex-
peditions sent to help them indicates
they will soon hold all important ports
and railways TO the Georgian border.
"what effect will recognition by
France have on the Crimcan govern
ment?" he was asked.
General wrangcl's eyes Frightened as
he responded promptly: "The note Of
France was n chivalrous and just CH-
preston of one ally's recognition Of
another's self sacrifice in the common
cause.
"I cannot conceal my surprise he
continued after a moments hesitation.
that other allies have not given the
same generous recognition of bloodShpd.
not for Russia alone. but to protect
the entire civilized world against plum
Ger. murder and dcspotism. It is not
only Russia's battle which is being
fought in South Russia
MAY ask" said the correspondent
what impression the American note
to Italy OF the attitude Of the United
States toward bolshcvism created?"
Note Most Favorable
'1t was most favorable" he replied.
"1t was very gratifying to me person =
ally, and ! am sure to all right minded
Russians. that the United States should
thus officially express its diSaDprOva
OF the murder and rapine committed by
group Of dpspcrates which is trying
TO rob the Russian people of all liberty
III it were possible for the Russian peo
pie to organize a government today aC-
cording to their own will. | should be
willing to conclude this civil war in
stantly, but n great majority is dom
mated by tyrantS. and this war must
continue until Russians are free to or.
ganize government expressing the
popular will"