861.77/1020: Telegram
The President of the Technical Board (Stevens) to the Secretary of State
Harbin, August 15,
1919, 2 p.m.
[Received August 15, 1:10 p.m.]
[Received August 15, 1:10 p.m.]
Semenoff hostile acts against our inspectors worse than ever. Japanese giving me absolutely no protection; apparently in sympathy with Semenoff. I have ordered removal of inspectors as perhaps even their lives may be in danger. I have notified Morris.
Stevens