861.00/4930: Telegram
The Minister in China (Reinsch) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 29, 1919, 4:40 p.m.]
From [Harris at] Omsk.
“July 28, 10 a.m. Vice Consuls Glaman and Thomas have arrived Omsk. No Americans now west of Omsk. Front now wavering on line running straight from point 50 versts east of Ekaterinburg on north and Cheliabinsk on south. Fate of Cheliabinsk still uncertain. Remaining Red Cross nurses in Omsk will be evacuated with me if such step deemed necessary and no anxiety need be felt that account. I am still of the opinion Bolsheviki will not penetrate east beyond Tobol River for the present and there are chances Siberian Army may have time to rest and recuperate.
Majority Red Cross nurses evacuated owing to statement of Colonel Emerson that railroad to east might be blocked by congestion. Movement of traffic easier today. There are 300 Czech and 800 British troops in Omsk which guarantees safety of city. Harris.”