File No. 763.72/7335
The Ambassador in Russia ( Francis) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 19, 11.35 a.m.]
1868. Minister of Foreign Affairs recommended Allied conference planned for October 16 be fixed Paris November 15, but date not fixed yet. Russia be represented by Minister of Foreign Affairs; Skobelev, former Minister of Labor; and General Golovin, Chief of Staff of Roumanian front. Following Russians will also attend: Giers, present Ambassador at Rome, slated for London; Maklakov, who [will] be announced Ambassador to Paris, now Vienna; Betskoi, present representative of Foreign Affairs, army headquarters. Italy be represented by Gregoire [ Sonnino?], Minister for Foreign Affairs. England by Balfour and possibly British Ambassador here who asking leave saying very tired with health impaired.
Please cable our representatives when selected. Respectfully suggest Lansing; if impracticable, then Polk. Minister for Foreign Affairs expressed desire America send strong delegation. Where is House? Understand en route Europe.