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Allied and American representatives agree to request Governments not to reply to Soviet peace proposals; certain military attachés to protest against armistice as violating London agreement. Quotes Trotsky's comments upon U. S. war aims and formal order to soldiers to arrange armistice after refusal of General Dukhonin to do so. Department's attitude, expressed to France, toward proposed Allied agreement not to recognize independently any new Russian Government.

Germany's proposal of separate peace with Russia considered an attempt to appropriate Russian supplies with aid of Lenin. Quotes Trotsky's address declaring Russia is not bound by old treaties and proposing a general armistice. Transmits Trotsky's statement on proposals for a general armistice handed to Allied and American military missions and attachés. Soviet negotiations to arrange armistice with Central powers and order to cease firing. General Dukhonin tries to rally the country. Soviet postpones opening of armistice negotiations to await word from Allied powers and declares alternative will be separate peace. Forwards proposal of Foreign Commissary: Germany has consented to open negotiations for armistice and Allied Governments are again asked to take part. Instructions to make no reply to communications from Soviet government on peace negotiations. Suggests Allies make declaration to Russian people of aims of war and of reasons against truce at present. The Allies will consider war aims with Russia when she has a stable government. Importance of the United States declaring unselfish motives.

British Foreign Secretary considers Russo-German armistice as contrary to treaty with Allies and of benefit to Germany only.

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tary Attaché in Russia to the War Department

Undated From the Mili

Nov. 27 From the Consul General at Moscow (tel.): from Bullard to Creel

Nov. 28 From the Special Representative, Paris, (tel.): for the President also

Nov. 29 From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

Nov. 30 From the Mili

tary Attaché in Russia to the War College Staff (tel.) Nov. 30 To the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

Nov. 30 To the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

Nov. 30 To the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

Nov. 30 From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

Dec. 1 From the Ambassador in Russia (tel.)

Suggestion that the United States make representations against recognition of Bolshevik régime by neutral nations.

Quotes W. F. Sands on Russian conditions, including German intrigue and possible restoration of the Tsar.

U. S. Military Attaché recom. mends to Trotsky provisos in armistice to prevent transfer of German troops to other fronts and liberation of prisoners. Reports his interview with Trotsky relative to forthcoming negotia tions for armistice.

Address sent to President Wilson by Russian army committee desiring that Paris conference state war aims of Allies.

No move made toward requesting conference with committee from Constituent Assembly. Instructions will be followed to abstain from participation in conference to announce peace aims. British Admiral foresees danger and urges concentration of Allied nationals at Archangel. Unofficial visit of U. S. Military Attaché to Trotsky to discuss armistice provisions. Soviet press account of interview. Swedish press reports of departure of Russian delegates for Brest Litovsk and account of U. S. Military Attaché's visit to Trotsky.

Recommends immediate statement by Allies of peace terms and immediate action by the United States toward peace. Doubtful success of efforts to organize army. Trotsky's endeavors to secure recognition by Allied missions.

British Ambassador foresees reprisals if Russian socialists not released in England. Japanese

Ambassador states views on intervention.

Netherland Minister at Petrograd refused to receive communication from Bolshevik government.