File No. 861.00/799
The Minister in Sweden ( Morris) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 14, 4.10 a.m.]
1171. Swedish press reports via Agence Havas. Although Maximalists in power large cities account support garrisons, whole districts throughout country against them and started organizations against Soviet government of independent character. Thus Finland, Ukrainia, Siberia, Don district, Caucasus and central Volga district have become organized centers threatening Maximalism. Bolsheviks showing anxiety by appeal to people because of alarming increase Cossack movement. In Caucasus, Don district and Ural, Cossacks active. Rumors this effect in Petrograd confirmed by Maximalist government. Movement began Don district under Kaledin, Kornilov and other important men. Already threatening Ekaterinoslav, Kharkov and Moscow as hindering transportation provisions northward. In Ukrainia seem to help transportation Cossacks and hinder Maximalist troops. In Caucasus, Karaulov defeating Maximalist troops; in [Ural region?] Cossacks arresting Soviet and Revolutionary Military Committee and trying get possession Chelyabinsk junction, Siberian central railways for transportation food from Siberia to central Russia. Situation most serious and Maximalist government says in its appeal revolution in danger. Troops sent seem unsuccessful as Trotsky has asked Krylenko send from front enough troops suppress movement.