File N. 763.72119/574
The Ambassador in Russia ( Francis ) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 23, 4 a.m.]
1213. Your 1339, 7 p.m., 19th, just received.1 See my 12112 and several other cables on this subject. Conditions to-day show continued improvement. Have consulted Minister since receipt of 1339 and they not only declare no separate peace contemplated or possible, but begin to feel such insinuations are reflection on Russian honor. Delegation of English and French Socialists in Petrograd called on me to-day and report that determination to prosecute war to a successful issue growing stronger daily. They came to Russia for purpose of convincing their comrades that separate peace would endanger the vital principles of the doctrine they advocate. Committee or Commission of Workingmen and Soldiers’ Deputies have resolved by overwhelming majority, to push war to successful termination. Government realizes that we will extend no aid unless confident that no separate peace is possible. I have so stated time [Page 36] and again. My personal belief is strong to same effect and have endeavored to convince all that separate peace will not only jeopardize but certainly destroy all that has been gained by the revolution.