The issue of independence was raised in the Estonian-language press a few times in 1917, but it did not get much support as the very thought appeared utopian.
Iseseisvumise küsimus võeti küll eestikeelses ajakirjanduses 1917. a jooksul paaril korral üles, ent erilist poolehoidu see idee ei leidnud, kuna tundus veel liialt utoopiline.