861.00/8732: Telegram
The Chargé in Japan (Bell) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 20—4:51 p.m.]
212. The following telegram from American consul at Vladivostok:
“June 20, 1 p.m. Repeat to Department. Hetman Thursday demanded $200,000 and part of the stores at Vladivostok and a permission to leave for Hailar threatening to overthrow the government unless they agreed by noon. Friday Colonel Gomi of the Japanese staff informed head of the local government that the hetman must be permitted to land somewhere in the Maritime Province because he is in want and America had refused a visa and thereby would not admit him. The local authorities answered that hetman might go to Posiet Bay pending decision of the constituent convention, the government supporting him and his convoy, provided that he agreed to keep quiet and the Japanese guarantee it. No reply has been received.”