File No. 861.77/78
The Ambassador in Russia (Francis) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 17, 9.30 a.m.]
1290. Mitinski representing Provisional Government leaves tonight for Vladivostok to meet Stevens commission. Says he is commissioned by Provisional Government to accord us the same rights the English enjoy from France at Bordeaux but can not ascertain what they are. Claims Ministry Ways of Communication making all possible use of present equipment and track and that immediate necessity requires prompt shipment of cars, locomotives, and rails, shipment of which McAdoo should expedite with all speed. Mitinski reaches Vladivostok 25th; possible Bakhmeteff commission leaving special train 17th, due Vladivostok 27th, when it will be at command of Stevens commission which Mitinski will accompany.