On the same date it was reported from Moscow that the Germans had captured Rostov-on-Don, thus gaining control of the Caucasus, the grain districts in the Donnetz Basin, and the coal, iron, and oil fields. Northern Russia was thus cut off from the Caucasus, excepting for a single railroad running through Tsaritsin, in the southern part of the Government of Saratov, which the Germans were threatening. The dispatch continued as follows: The Governmental power in its entire Government, with which it had made peace, is regarded by North Russia as a step toward its occupation. Within a few weeks the future of Petrograd and Moscow probably will be determined, as it is considered that the Soviet Government either must submit to German domination or retreat eastward and prepare for a defense against the invaders. Effective resistance will be difficult without outside assistance, because of the lack of technical experts and supplies. The bitter feeling against Germany is intensified by the ruthless seizures in Ukraine, and a growing disposition to accept allied aid if the Entente Allies will recognize the Bolshevist Government is evident. RUSSIA'S LOSSES The Commissariat of Commerce on April 10 gave the following summary of what Russia lost by the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk: Inhabitants 56,000,000 (About one-third total European Russia.) Territory 300,000 square miles (About one-sixth total European area.) Railways 13,000 miles (About one-third total mileage.) Coal 89 per cent. Iron 73 " Machinery 1,073 factories. Textiles 918 " Paper 615 " Chemicals 244 " Tobacco 133 " Spirits 1,685 distilleries. Beer 574 breweries. Sugar 268 refineries. The lost territories used to yield an annual revenue of nearly $425,000,000 and boasted 1,800 savings banks. More Bolshevist Legislation By Abraham Yarmolinsky