1918, thus described the uprisings against the Soviets:
"In Kleen, a crowd entered by force the building occupied by the Soviets with the intention of bringing the deputies before their own court of justice. The latter fled. The Financial Commisary committed suicide by shooting himself, in order to escape the infuriated crowd. "In Oriekhovo-Zooyevo, the deputies work in their offices, guarded by a most vigilant military force. Even on the streets they are accompanied by guards armed with rifles and bayonets. "In Penza, an attempt has been made on the lives of the Soviet members. One of the presiding officers has been wounded. The Soviet building is now surrounded with cannons and machine-guns. "In Svicherka, where the Bolsheviki had ordered a Bartholomew night, the deputies are hunted like wild animals.... "In Bielo, all members of the Soviets have been murdered. "In Soligalich, two of the most prominent members of the Soviets have literally been torn to pieces. Two others have been beaten half-dead. "In Atkarsk, several members of the Soviets have been killed."