File No. 861.00/3110

The Ambassador in Russia ( Francis) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

535. On receipt of your cable September 24, 5 p.m.,2 I sent copy thereof to provisional government for its information: prompt reply was received approving action and saying sovereign Archangel government expressed entire sympathy with sentiments expressed by you and hoped that our noble aim would be accomplished and—

Government convinced that all nations acknowledging themselves morally responsible to uphold human rights of mankind will unite their efforts in supporting movement which America has initiated.

Francis
  1. Not printed; see circular telegram, Sept. 20, ante, p. 687.