M. Kerensky, the Russian Minister of War, has been visiting
the Russian Armies in the field and trying to convince the soldiers of the necessity of a new offensive. There is no doubt that the Russian Government most sincerely recognize that if Germany should not be beaten such a powerful anti-democratic influence would be kept alive in the world as would undermine the whole of the newly won Russian liberties. The will to renew the offensive is there, but a paralysis has fallen upon some Departments and the discipline of the soldiers in several places has disappeared. We read of the soldiers uncoupling trucks for the front, leaving their posts, and setting an example that is infectious. The Congress of Delegates from the front, however, have demanded more muni- tions in a set of resolutions—somewhat contradictory—which als3 demand a speedy end to the " international carnage." The hopes of a Russian offensive are by no means dead. General Brwrsiloff has said that he is ready. The wise and burning appeal of General Smuts to the Russian democracy, and the forthcoming appeal from President Wilson, will no doubt have their effect.
