File No. 763.72119/1228
The Ambassador in Russia ( Francis) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 3, 4.15 a.m.]
2316. Separate peace seems to be now very doubtful, notwithstanding Trotsky’s speech on eve of departure for Brest, as he is strengthened by German strikes, Soviet successes in Ukraine and reported social uprising in Rumania where King said to be deposed.
Soviet domination spreading. Jenkins wires 31st fighting continues at Kiev and [garbled groups] resigned because attitude of radical government in Rada. Telegrams received through French Embassy which apparently has direct communication. French Ambassador thinks Soviet will succeed. Ukraine and peace commissioners follow lead of Trotsky. If I conclude negotiations be terminated without separate peace shall be disposed to establish working relations with Soviet.