861.00/5987: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Tenney) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 26, 11:53 a.m.]
Following from Harris [at Irkutsk] in substance.
“25th. Social Revolutionary uprising. Irkutsk station across the river held by Social Revolutionaries, but Irkutsk city still held by Kolchak troops. There is a possibility no fighting and I expect that Czech troops are guaranteeing peace. Conference of Allied representatives today decided that gold which is in possession of Kolchak, who is nearest Achinsk, should be taken in charge and guarded by the Czechs. Allied representatives are remaining here for the present American Red Cross nurses and personnel safe. I expect peace to be concluded in a few days. A few arrests have been made of ministers. Social Revolutionaries claim that they are in possession from Polovidi to Irkutsk station while latest reports show that Kolchak is slowly approaching Irkutsk. Communication interrupted between Irkutsk station and city and passage of river difficult as only small Czech boat in operation at present. Every effort will be made to keep the Department informed.”