File No. 763.72/5445
The Ambassador in Russia ( Francis) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Petrograd,
June 21, 1917.
[Received 10.50 p.m.]
[Received 10.50 p.m.]
1420. Diplomatic Commission given hearty welcome this afternoon by Russo-American committee. Speeches made by representatives of Government and by representatives of twelve municipalities and commercial organizations, also by Root and myself. Commission going Moscow to-night.
Railway Commission working diligently. Will meet Minister Ways Communications at Embassy evening 22d. Stevens improving but slowly.
Francis