861.00/8428: Telegram
The Chargé in Japan ( Bell ) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 1—4 a.m.]
122. Following from American consul, Vladivostok.
March 31, 3 p.m. On receiving report of a coup d’état local authorities arrested considerable number last night and uncertain [sic] persons forcibly, released them shortly afterward. Today the Japanese disarmed militia and other persons. Parliament now in special session. Latest reports indicated complete bewilderment as to who made the alleged effort to overthrow local authorities. Japanese authorities are reported to have explained they must disarm everybody until they ascertain the facts. Settlement probably will come from Russo-Japanese Boundary Commission. …
More when definite information available. Repeat to Department.