File No. 861.00/1954
The Ambassador in Russia ( Francis) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Vologda,
May 28, 1918, 4 p.m.
[Received June 6, 2.32 p.m.]
[Received June 6, 2.32 p.m.]
215. Caldwell telegraphs Soviet government granted him alone privilege of transmitting code messages and requested secrecy thereof, [Page 545] and he so advised Department. I think acceptance of special privileges unadvisable and recommend Department so instruct Caldwell. Soviet government industriously endeavoring to create discord between Allies especially America and Japan and should not be encouraged. Please answer.
Francis