File No. 763.72119/987
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Russia ( Francis)
[Telegram]
Washington,
December 8, 1917, 6 p.m.
1891. Your 2061, December 8, 9 p.m.,1 has been transmitted, although manifestly improper in character, as it enunciates views utterly at variance with announced policy of this Government. Department prefers to have recommendations on political situation come from you. When necessary to transmit messages bearing on political conditions Department desires in each instance for its better understanding and guidance an expression of your personal views.
Lansing