1774 Sept. 19 From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

1797 Sept. 24 From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

1804 Sept. 26 From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

1808 Sept. 27 From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

1751 Sept. 28 To the Ambassador in Russia (tel.) 1813 Sept. 28 From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

1822 Sept. 29 From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

1823 Sept. 29 From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.) 1824 Sept. 30 From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

1754 Oct. 1 To the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

1826 Oct. 1 From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

1834 Oct. 4 From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

1836 Oct. 4 From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

Subject

Message from American Federation of Labor to Russia, advising patience, and urging union of democracies against autocracy. Kerensky is commander in chief. In interim before new cabinet, committee of five governs.

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Changes in Ministry as a concession 195 to Soviet. Trotsky's attack on Kerensky. Proposed removal of Government to Moscow. Kerensky and Tereshchenko will resign if Soviet dominates Ministry. Lenin elected delegate to conference by Petrograd Soviet. Transmits draft of note from Allied Governments to Russia urging that military situation be remedied. Requests instructions as to signing.

Quotes message from Stockholm on state of anarchy in Russia and requests views.

Triumph of Kerensky over Bolshe-
viks in national conference at
Petrograd. Discussion of person-
nel of Ministry.

Meeting called to protest against
America's treatment of Alexander
Berkman.

Requests facts of Berkman's crime
and prosecution, and comments on
Bolshevik propaganda.

Coalition Ministry formed in ac-
cord with sentiment of confer-
ence; Kerensky victory, Bolshe-
vik defeat.
Inquiry concerning joint note of
Allied Governments will be an-
swered at earliest moment.
At protest meeting resolutions
adopted demanding of the United
States release of Goldman and
Berkman.

Bolsheviks withdraw from confer-
ence. Committee demands a Pre-
Parliament to which Ministry
shall be responsible.
Deplorable conditions attributable
to returned exiles, majority from
America (among them, Trotsky),
and to German propaganda.
Ambassadors will present joint note
after new Ministry is announced.
U. S. Ambassador not yet author-
ized to unite therein.
Conference adjourns leaving differ-
ences to be adjusted by Pre-Par-
liament.

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Subject

Soviets of Workmen's and Soldiers' Deputies proclaim Soviets supreme. Political propaganda permitted at the front. Former Ministry arrested.

All Ministers except Kerensky imprisoned. Petrograd Soviet of Workmen's and Soldiers' Deputies name Lenin, Premier, and Trotsky, Foreign Minister. Kerensky advances with troops on Petrograd. Bolsheviks take over State Bank and Foreign Ministry. Release of all Ministers except two. Kerensky's nearer approach to Petrograd.

Committee of Safety and Petrograd City Duma versus Bolsheviks. Expectation that Kerensky will march on Petrograd.

It is reported from Russia that Kerensky is in control and the Bolsheviks defeated.

Refusal of Russian diplomatic missions in western Europe to recognize Bolshevik government. Various reports regarding movement by Kerensky and troops toward Petrograd.

The struggle for control between Kerensky and Bolsheviks. Telegraph employees' strike. Refusal

of railway union men to operate during civil war.