File No. 861.00/3448

The Minister in Sweden ( Morris ) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram—Extract]

3347. Stockholm Dagens Nyheter states: Now ascertained Trepov in Stockholm for purpose forming new Russian Government with Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich as Tsar. He had entered into communication with certain Finnish circles, notably with Mannerheim, who was enlisted for the plans. Through Mannerheim’s mediation Trepov received 500,000 marks in advance from Finnish treasury and was planned he would follow Mannerheim’s troops when entering Petrograd. In compensation Finland was to receive Karelia and would be guaranteed that Aland not be ceded to Sweden. Reasons these plans failed were that Trepov did not get the support he expected from Entente Legations, fact that Taube and Yudenich adopted negative attitude and above all that plans became known ahead thereby eliminating first prerequisite for success. Trepov had to abandon plans and left Stockholm 17th.

Reports from Revel: To-day’s communiqué reports English squadron bombarded rear front sector of Bolsheviks as far as Wesenberg. Advance of enemy on Asserin front been checked. On Pskov front advance guards of enemy stand in vicinity village of Polva. Mobilization of Esthonian army continues successful, support of Allies having strengthened spirit population. …

Morris