File No. 861.00/949
The Ambassador in Russia ( Francis) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Petrograd,
January 13 [14],
1918, 1 a.m.
[Received January 15, 4.05 a.m.]
[Received January 15, 4.05 a.m.]
2230. Rumanian Minister and entire Legation arrested 8 this [last] evening. Cause unknown, but supposed to be account occurrences in Rumania. Have called meeting entire Diplomatic Corps noon to-morrow [to-day] at American Embassy to consider this unique proceeding which deplorable from every viewpoint.
Francis