861.77/894: Telegram
The Minister in China (Reinsch) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received June 14, 1919, 6:30 a.m.]
Following from Harris, Tomsk.
“26 [260?]. June 12, 4 p.m. Following from American Vice Consul, Chita:
‘Trouble which threatened to be serious occurred at Verchneudinsk June 9th and 10th between Americans and Semenoff forces, [Page 507] Colonel Morrow demanded removal of Semenoff armoured train and called out troops to enforce demand. Train was finally removed. Semenoff claims trouble was misunderstanding, brought about purposely by Russian-Jewish interpreters with American forces. He adds that he has now been officially notified of Allied control of railroad, will see that nothing of the kind occurs again and will do all in his power to work in accord with Allied forces and railroad engineers. Mr. Stevens called upon Semenoff today and was given assurance.’
Minister Soukine informs me that this whole matter has been amicably settled. [Harris]”