File No. 861.00/953a

The Secretary of State to the Consul at Vladivostok (Caldwell)

[Telegram]

Department desires immediate and specific information following points:

(1)
What authorities now control Vladivostok?
(2)
Do same authorities control Amur Province?
(3)
How are authorities constituted?
(4)
What is their attitude towards Bolshevik authorities Petrograd?
(5)
Are they supported unanimously by soldiers and sailors?
(6)
Is port open; is it likely to remain so?
(7)
What is attitude of authorities, of soldiers, and of sailors toward foreign population?
(8)
How many troops at Vladivostok and how many sailors? Ditto in Province?
(9)
What prospect Stevens party landing safely Vladivostok?

No answer telegram December 28, 5 p.m.1 Department desires full information.

Lansing