File No. 861.00/1344d
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in China (Spencer)
Department desires to regularize information service regarding Russia. Instruct Harbin and Vladivostok to spare no reasonable expense to keep Department fully and regularly informed as to facts obtained from reliable sources not less than twice a week. Written reports arrived too late to serve immediate needs. Department relies on you and consuls for facts of situation eastwards from Chita. Ambassador Francis and Consul Moscow have had like instructions as to situation westwards from Chita. Ambassador will advise you if he leaves Vologda. Keep him advised of developments at regular and frequent intervals.