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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
4
A Russian newspaper lauds the Wilson note and calls for broad public dissemination to soldiers workers and peasants. It argues the Russian democracy will see the contrast between American democratic aims and German deception and urges continued resistance to German influence.
Reports from Stockholm describe German and French delegates planning a conference amid world war tensions. Russia's stance remains firm with Entente support, while rumors of armistice talks surface on the Russo Romanian front with delegates under a white flag. The London Times questions the credibility of the armistice rumor and notes German commentary on the situation.
London readers on June 11 focus on President Wilsons call for allied countersignature to his arms plan. The message to Russia gains top prominence in the metropolitan press with editorials and public reaction shaping policy outlook.
A Vienna dispatch denies any Austro-Hungarian approval of peace talks with Russia. The report claimed a deputation had crossed the frontier, but Vienna and Berlin sources dispute the claim, highlighting the ongoing strain on the eastern front and the lack of any official breakthrough.
Fragmentary text cites a World War I era document described as memorable and a declaration allies would support. It references President Wilson and reactions to the wartime stance, with wording degraded and incomplete.
The visional Government recalled all officials of the Department of Control and the Ministry of Justice in Kronstadt, with stern measures implied. Some other office staff were also removed, while posts and telegraphs officials had not yet been touched.
The council defends joining the provisional government citing aims to bridge imperial and socialist factions and to secure a general peace through national liberation efforts, opposing immediate Salistic war and stressing cooperation with Work Delegates and ministers for lasting change.
London reports that after General Dragomiroff rejected mid May peace proposals, German Field Marshal sent wirelesss to Russian troops proposing an armistice. The offer promised to spare bloodshed if Russia would honor secret treaties and concede colonial and territorial aims including Alsace Lorraine and incursions in Constantinople while Germany’s enemies faced defeat. The message urged Russia to keep eastern troops and warned of continued war unless central powers could bear the costs.
The passage argues that government does not end class conflict but channels it through political powers. It discusses socialist entry into government, internment of enemies, martial law, censorship, and censorship of representatives as conditions for the most complete proletarian control while linking Russian workers to international struggles against imperialism and the push for a general peace.
Propaganda for a women’s fighting regiment advances with eight hundred volunteers enrolled including War Minister Kerensky’s wife. Mme Schabanof backs the plan, saying it will spur courage and devotion. Ensign Mile Butchkareff, originator of the idea, left Petrograd after a dispute over discipline. The corps will form without Butchkareff, relying on voluntary discipline.
Prince Peter, Russian Socialist leader, arrived in Christiania en route from London to Petrograd. He warned Norwegian press against hindering Poland independence and said Russia will fight for victory. He noted negotiations with the old regime were nearly complete and a peace agreement was to be signed two days later.
Budapest dispatch reports Emperor Charles promising early and wide suffrage reform for Hungarians. A massive crowd urged secret voting and expanded franchise, delivering an address to Premier Esterhazy via the Burgomaster. The Emperor vows to push suffrage changes and seek an honorable peace at the first opportunity.
Resignation of Secretary of State of Canada deepens English French rift as Premier Borden’s attempt to form a balanced union administration collapses. Four Liberal leaders are asked to join but refuse posts, pushing reconstruction within the Conservative Party. Compulsion bill debate looms long and bitter with Quebec potential disturbances.
Petrograd reports peasants in Lisino village Tsarskoe Selo district have expropriated the hunting preserve and lodge once belonging to the former owner, according to the Bou Gazette.
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