File No. 861.77/399
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Harbin (Moser)
[Telegram]
Washington, May 24,
1918, 7 p.m.
For Stevens:
Your May 22, 12 p.m. Department appreciated difficulties of situation you describe. Ambassador has instructions that Emerson was sent to Vologda to consult with him, but Ambassador is to report fully to Department before taking any action. Department will see that you are fully advised.
Lansing