311.6124/14: Telegram
The Commissioner at Riga ( Gade ) to the Secretary of State
Riga
,
January 5, 1920—3
p.m.
[Received 9:30 p.m.]
[Received 9:30 p.m.]
60. Recent political events coupled with present offensive make a landing and transfer of aliens extremely difficult. Lack of engine makes it impossible to transfer at Libau. I am attempting to land party at Riga. Weather conditions for the occasion greatest element of danger. Publication of name of vessel and the purpose of its trip has embarrassed Lettish Government which is daily obliged to take strong measures to retain control over Bolshevik elements in the country. I shall do my utmost.
Gade