File No. 811.108/383
The Ambassador in Russia ( Francis) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 25, 5 a.m.]
2133. Anarchistic meeting held to-day demanded release of Berkman, Kramer and Goldman, passing resolutions to that effect and [Page 323] declaring would use whatever means required to accomplish end desired; when amendment proposed that if demand not granted, “American Ambassador should answer with his skin,” chairman ruled against amendment saying, “We have the strength to accomplish our object and will take all means necessary therefor believing more in acts than in words.”
My representative understands that resolution would be presented to or through Workmen-Soldiers’ Deputies and thinks attendance about six hundred. Ambassador willing to make any sacrifice necessary in order to unite and inspire American people for the projects [objects?] of war.