861.00/6341: Telegram

The Consul General at Irkutsk ( Harris ), temporarily at Harbm, to the Secretary of State

Quiet reported along the line between Irkutsk and Harbin. Fighting between Czech rear guard and Bolsheviki continues. Reported two bridges destroyed in advance of Czechs compelling them to detrain and continue their advance on foot. General situation that section considered serious for Czechs. Poles claim that Czechs destroyed bridges in front of them thereby forcing their surrender. Evacuation of American and Czech echelons through Semenoff territory proceeding without incident. About 300 prisoners of war have joined Semenoff’s forces at Chita.

Harris