The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-08-13

the territory through which the Rus
SLAMS might pass. but a corps Of Lith-
uanian troops Joined the bolshevik
cavalry operating eastward through
Augustowo and Suwalki and the com.
oined forces were reported massing
on the East Prussia frontier. The
German reichswehr was concentrated
at lnsterburg to repel the invaders.
The diplomats Of Europe were not
especially hopeful last week that the
conference at Baranovitchi would
bring about peace between the two
warning nations and were awaiting
the Russian armistlce terms with i'm.
patience. 1t was reported that Lee
nine favored moderate terms, while
Trotzky wished them 40 oppressive
and humiliating that the Poles would
be forced to continue fighting or over
throw their government II the terms
were accepted.
The press Of Warsaw Is especially
skeptical concerning the intentions
and good faith of the soviet Russians,
expressing the belief that the latter
do not want peace.
Poland is fully aware that negotia-
lions may be broken Off any minute
and that, while they last, soviet Rus
STA will make all efforts to cause an
outbreak Of bolshevism and revolution
In Poland" the Gazeta Warszawska
declares. Therefore Poland must, in
order to safeguard an honorable peace.
gather all her patriotic spirit and en-
ergy."
The Russian patriot Barzew. now In
Warsaw is quoted by the Corier Po-
ranny as saying:
II do not believe peace will be made
between Poland and soviet Russia.
The SOVIET regime needs temporary
rest and 1t will sign an armistice. n
1t signs peace Ii will mean that the
soviet rule hopes through propaganda
to establish a soviet government In
Poland"
The French In Syria professed to
find that King Feisul was Insncere In
his submission. so they stormed and
captured Damascus and ordered Feis-
III to leave the country So far there
has been no outside opposition to this
procedure, but II Is conceivable that
Great Britain Will In some way help
that Arab chieftain who gave them
such valuable assistance In the cap
ture OF Palestine.
In Thrace the Greeks have been
making great progress against the
Turkish nationalists and after desper-
ate fighting they occupied Adrianople,
the headquarters Of Jafar Tayar, and
captured that leader and his staff.
King Alexander himself entered the
city and was warmly welcomed. The
Greeks also took Kirk-Klliseh and 9TH
er strategic points, and II was an
nounced that IL would now be COM
paratively easy to clear the country OF
the nationalist bands.
Poor old Mexico. No sooner does
she get rid OF one disturbing element
than another springs up 10 continue
the turmoil. Last week "Pancho'
villa. having received assurances OF
forgiveness and financial reward for
his efforts In the past. surrendered 10
the government and promised TO spend
the rest Of his life rs peaceful farm
or. But nj the same time came the
news that Esteban Cantu. governor OF
the northern district of Lower Call.
fornia. was considered by the govern
lnent 10 he In open rebellion. Can
IN professed 10 he astonished by this
view OF his position and denied the
charge. He said he had been advised
hat the provisional government was
sending two bodies Of troops, number
ing about 1000 men. against him. and
hat he would have 1000 men ready
10 resist in the field any attempt 10
invade his province. He assured pro
ection to Americans and other for
.irners engaged I'm lawful occupations
n Lower California. The prospects
ior stubborn conflict were good.
hough United States Consul Boyle nj
.fexicali urged our government 10 use
Is good offices to prevent hOstilities.
Il am surrendering because the
country needs peace for reeonstruc-
ton" said villa to General Martinez.
vho arranged for the eapitulation OF
he bandit chief. But the story comes
rom Mexico that Villa has been CIV
n very pleasing financial guarantees
lis men are to be mustered out al
rorreon. and each of them Is 10 re-
Give a years pay and tract OF land
There was some relief In sight In
he coal situation In the United StateA