File No. 861.00/1367
The Chargé in China (Spencer) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Peking, March 26,
1918, noon.
[Received March 26, 7.43 a.m.]
[Received March 26, 7.43 a.m.]
Following from Harbin just received:
Drysdale and Morton telegraphed March 24 prisoners at Chita and northward armed, committing misdeeds. Contrary to orders of German and Austrian officers, very few are joining Red Guard.
Spencer