861.00/8799: Telegram

The Consul at Harbin (Jenkins) to the Secretary of State

Semenoff who is now established at Grodekovo is endeavoring arrange for transportation his troops through Manchuria to Trans-Baikal. If successful this could only result in renewal lawless seizures merchandise and general disorganization of communication with Trans-Baikal. Believe Chinese authorities should be urged not permit Semenoff troops pass through Manchuria.

Jenkins