Office of the Historian

File No. 861.00/619

The Ambassador in Russia ( Francis) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]
Petrograd, October 30, 1917, 8 p.m.
[Received November 4, 5.35 a.m.]

1935. Beginning to think Bolsheviki will make no demonstration; if so, shall regret as believe sentiment turning against them and time opportune moment for giving them wholesome lesson. Minister for Foreign Affairs will reply Saturday to criticisms expected to-morrow on his address of yesterday and will leave for Paris Sunday morning.

Francis