861.00/5896: Telegram
The Consul at Reval (Hurley) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 14, 8:50 p.m.]
40. [From Gade:]
Esthonian Government reply to communication from Paris Council regarding Yudenitch army will be given tomorrow and states, unless Allied and Associated Governments [are] willing to acknowledge [Page 748] Esthonian independence, such dangerous internal conditions will arise that Esthonian Government cannot run the risk of not dissolving Yudenitch army. The many reasons for this are given in detail. Although financial aid, flour, and de facto recognition from the United States and Denikin and Kolchak might temporarily bridge over difficulties, I believe all future cooperation between Northwestern Army and Esthonia hopeless unless former reorganized under Allied leaders and considerable support given both Esthonia and Yudenitch. Only alternative to now hinder dissolution Yudenitch armies and retain elements future divisions is to transport soldiers to another front. Coded and sent for Commissioner Gade.