Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-08-11

the Polish minister
said today. The aid re-
cuested, he said probab-
ly would be confined to
request for an extension Of credit
by the United States for the purchase
by Poland of surplus war stocks.
Warsaw, Aug Instrumentation
and re-grouping of the Polish forces
for an extensive counter stroke on the
entire Warsaw front is reported by to-
days newspapers.
The plans are it is said, to begin
this counter move within few days.
Military men express the opinion that
this is a propitious time to strike
back in an effort to drive off the soviet
forces which are endeavOring to en-
circle the capital.
Recognizes Gen WrangIe.
Paris, Aug. 1.-THE French gov
ernment has decided to recognize
Gen. Baron Peter Wrange as head
Of the de tacto government of South
Russia. In making this announce
ment the ministry of foreign affairs
said this recognition implied render
ing General Wrangle all possible mil
itary assistance
Paris, Aug. 1.-THE Russians now
are occupying a stretch of twenty-four
miles n" the direct railway line be-
Ha Warsaw and Danzig. and
targ. force is pushing across the Dan
! zig corridor to cut the remaining rail-
road according to the French foreign
Office to-day. The section of the main
line held by the Russians is between
Ciechanow and Mlawa.
France will send high commits
siOner to SebastopOl Immediately. the
foreign official stated. Two reasons
We're given by the foreign office for
recognizing General Wrangle. The
first was his promise to assume all
the obligations of the former Russian
government The second was his
promise to give Russia democratic
government. The French foreign Of
flee regards the soviet terms to Po-
land which the British premier read
in the house Of commons last night,
as only preliminary. and it is cor
later would exact much harsher peace
terms
In announced the recognition of tn.
south Russian government the min
istry OF foreign affairs said the soviet
governments anxiety with regard t.
General Wrangel's successes was due
to its knowledge that he was the most
competent anti-bolshevik leader who
has as yet appeared.
Russ Push Westward
London. Aug. IA steady push
/ westward by the Russians along the
| Bug is reported in Tuesdays official
statement from Moscow. received to-
day, indicating continuing closer az
proaCh to Warsaw by the soviet
troops.
Panic Prevails.
Warsaw, Aug. 10.--A feeling of in
tense apprehension has spreal
! through the city as reports circulate
| that the enemy is gradually drawing
nearer and is attempting huge ELI
| CirCling movement. Crowds are strit-
! ing to leave the city by all available
means carts, automobiles and a few
remaining trains The railway sta
/ tlun Is DtSltStu Dy an eXCllt0 tnrOnS
The difficulties are increased by the
absence of any statement from the
/ government as to what is to be done.
Warsaw Doomed.
Paris Aug. ll.-Report5 reaching
here from the Russo.Polish frontier
| point to almost certain capture Of
j. " AA4L@4M- -Milthin the course Of the neyt
few days The Polish capital, accord
ng ~ all dispatches tlterlng into
rance, is slowly but surely being
5sed in on by the soviet armies.
among the news given out here to-
day was confirmation Of the Warsaw
report that General WGygand Of the
| French army had been offered su-
! premc command OF the Polish forces,
The offer was made by the Polish
! Cnuncil OF nnLinnAL anleM-n.