861.00/4868: Telegram
The Minister in China (Reinsch) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received July 19, 1919, 10:44 a.m.]
Following from [Harris at] Omsk.
“July 17, noon. 330. Red Cross American and Russian personnel completely evacuated Cheliabinsk. Apparently all Russian patients were also evacuated. Most valuable medical supplies and stores saved. Am taking every precaution prevent any American being left behind. Vice Consul Thomas probably leaving Cheliabinsk today. No further telegrams received here for Cheliabinsk. Bolsheviki have occupied Zlatoust and are now at Miassi not far from Cheliabinsk. Bolsheviki have cut railway between Cheliabinsk and Ekaterinburg. Harris.”