25 set 1919 ano - after month long fighting retreat, makhnovists arrive at uman, occupied by petliura troops, also at waste with Denikin. 8000 wounded troops at makhnovists rear train, hindering all activity and mobility. after deciding to attempt military neutrality, the petliurists send delegation to makhnovist camp going to avoid new military front with Makhno, which suits NM - send own delegation to zhmerinka to make practice of strict military neutrality, desire political differences. petliurists even take makhnovists w (Linha do tempo)