File No. 861.00/1428
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Russia (Francis)
55. Department’s 47, April 5, 6 p.m.2 Press reports received here and withheld publication quote you as announcing that Japanese landing at Vladivostok made by agreement with Allies. Landing was made by Japanese on their own initiative. Statement referred to in Department’s No. 47 was addressed to Russian authorities by Japanese and copy furnished American Consul.
British on their own initiative have now landed fifty armed sailors to protect Consulate. American Consul has not considered guard for American Consulate necessary as yet.
No report of armed resistance has been received.