As evidence of the state of feeling between the Czechs and Russians, General Kappel, now chief command of the Siberian Army, has telegraphed to General Syrovy, the Czech Commander, challenging him to a duel for dishonouring the Russian arms, for holding up Koltchak and retarding the Russian retreat. The Czechs are greatly excited over the above incident and blame the Russians for the congestion. They are busy securing their own evacuation and undoubtedly are using high-handed methods, but at the same time they are undertaking the important: task of reorganizing traffic which, if not taken in hand, must make confusion worse. General Syrovy permission.
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