File No. 861.00/2550
The Russian Ambassador (Bakhmeteff) to the Secretary of State
[Washington, August 17,
1918]
[The following paraphrase of a telegram was left by the Ambassador at
the Department of State on August 17, 1918:]
Professor Grebenehikov to the Russian
Ambassador at Washington
Sir: Much obliged for your answer and
readiness for cooperation. America’s declaration that she is
ready to give all kinds of support to Russia in her political
and economical revival evokes most comfortable frame of mind in
all classes of population. Western section of Siberian
government informs us that the boundaries of Siberia include
Urual [Ural] region. There also have been proclaimed rules for
keeping order, also exclusive rules for martial law by civil and
military authorities. The completion of the Siberian army is
carried out on the principle of complete centralization. In
relation to this there arises the extreme need of urgent
shipment of all kind of army supplies. Relying on the
declaration of America we address to the latter the request of
large assistance in war munitions for the new army for fighting
Austria-Germany. We shall soon send to America a general
commission on questions of financial and economical character
for ascertaining the situation of purchases of war sup plies
formerly made by Russia and the possibility and conditions of
quick delivery to Vladivostok. With regard to the above
questions we request your authoritative and energetic
cooperation and reply.
For Minister Counselor to Ministry Foreign Affairs
Professor
Grebenchikov
