File No. 861.77/306
The Chairman of the Advisory Commission of Railway Experts to Russia ( Stevens ) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Vladivostok
,
December 14, 1917, 6 p.m.
[Received 7.50 p.m.]
[Received 7.50 p.m.]
And Willard:
Transport Thomas arrived to-day. Conditions make it absolutely imperative to delay decision as to landing for some days. It may be necessary to sail quick. Cable instantly placing ship Thomas under my orders for any port in Japan we may select. Lose no time.
Stevens