File No. 763.72119/549
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Russia ( Francis)
[Telegram]
Washington,
April 12, 1917, 5 p.m.
1308. Department has received information from several sources that the Socialists of Germany and Russia are preparing to hold a meeting for the purpose of discussing possible terms of peace. Such reports are disturbing, as a separate peace would make impossible any assistance for Russia, financial or otherwise, from this country. Carefully and discreetly investigate and report immediately.
Lansing