861.00/8635: Telegram
The Chargé in Japan (Bell) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 26—4:05 pan.]
187. Following just received from consul, Vladivostok:
“May 26, 4 p.m. Kappel troops control Vladivostok though fighting continuing. Non-Socialist organizations have proclaimed provisional Priamur government and have directed that criminal proceedings be begun against all members of the three local governments in power since January last year.
Fighting began 10 o’clock with the release of nineteen officers on the main street. Political police still hold one of the police stations but probably will be taken or killed tonight. All of the principal buildings flying the flag of the empire.
Commander of the army has just arrived seeking refuge which I refused. Repeat to Department. Macgowan. [”]