File No. 861.00/2778
The Ambassador in Russia (Francis) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 24, 7.50 a.m.]
410. Quiet. Government will publish resignation to-morrow, possibly 20th, but uncertain. Fatherland, journal recently established, Chaikovski says by British, contains article criticizing, ridiculing Durov, sovereign government and Constituent Assembly, consequently government attempting to suppress. Another journal, Resurrection of the North, has two blank columns, from which article criticizing Poole eliminated by censors. I have demanded censorship representation [garbled groups] but have no satisfaction therefor. Please expedite arrival of Prince, Lehrs, Bukowski.
Allies gained decided victory on Dvina killing, capturing 150 opponents who numbered 600 and fled in disorder. Our casualties unknown, [fatalities] thought light. Three Americans killed on railroad 17th. Total Americans died of [influenza] epidemic, 50, including one lieutenant.
Military attaché received garbled cable from March1 directing close touch with me but omitting Stewart’s name. Stewart understands meant for him.
- Gen. Peyton C. March, Chief of Staff, U. S. A.↩