File No. 861.77/214
The Ambassador in Russia (Francis) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 10, 4.20 a.m.]
1960. Also for Willard:
Government probably deposed; shall know definitely later. Meantime would continue plans for sending Emerson force. American [Page 206] Consul, Vladivostok, wired Miller left before Stevens’s telegram and mine received but had forwarded same and requested Miller to return with Emerson. Miller departure is disappointing, exasperating. Have wired Stevens that would request you send Miller back with Emerson. Please do as he understands Trans-Siberian Railway which is important factor in war.
Shall refer Caucasus railway condition to Stevens and Minister of Ways of Communication. Been trying to telephone latter but unsuccessful.