File No. 763.72/6086

The Chargé in Rumania ( Andrews) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

107. Enemy advance threatens completely isolate Roumania by Russian retreat in force presenting alternative of evacuation into Russia or separate peace tantamount to capitulation including utilizing by the enemy of the reconstructed Roumanian Army. The King-is divided between loyalty and repugnance to put himself at the mercy of Russian anarchy. Russian Minister has telegraphed Russian Government for authority to take initiative and declare officially to the King that if evacuation should become necessary he will be received suitably in Russia and Roumanian Army under him be charged with the [defense] of a district near the city where the Roumanian Government shall function. English, French, Italian Ministers have telegraphed their Governments to influence Russian Government to invite the King, Roumanian Government and Army into Russia in case of absolute necessity. In unison with the Allied Ministers I suggest you take similar action.

Andrews