861.77/675: Telegram
The Chief of Staff ( March ) to the Commanding General of the American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia ( Graves )53
Reference your 172,54 the question of use of American troops in connection with Siberian Railroad has been submitted to the President who has directed by cable that the American troops be used as may be necessary to give authority and support to Mr. Stevens as President of the Technical Board to operate the railways. The movement of one battalion of troops to Harbin is approved, and you will use your forces in cooperation with Mr. Stevens, reporting in each case to the Department any movements which are a variation from your previous instructions.