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Thompson, Lieut. Col. William B., in 1917 in charge of the American Red Cross Commission to Russia. Thomson, Alfred R., Consul at Moscow; later detailed to Irkutsk; to Omsk. Tredwell, Roger C., Consul at Petrograd; later detailed to Vologda; to Moscow; to Tashkent. Trotsky, L. D. (Bronstein), Chairman of the Petrograd Soviet of Workmen's and Soldiers' Deputies, October 8, 1917; Soviet Commissar for Foreign Affairs, November 8, 1917, to March 13, 1918; Commissar for War and Navy, March 13, 1918. Tseretelli, I. G., a leader of the Social Democratic (Menshevik) Party; from Vinaver, M. M., Constitutional Democrat, member of the First Duma. Wardwell, Maj. Allen, from May to October 1918 in charge of the American Webster, Capt. William B., of the American Red Cross Commission to Russia. Wheeler, Post, Counselor of Embassy and Chargé d'Affaires in Japan. Whitehouse, Sheldon, Secretary of Embassy in Russia; assigned to Stockholm January 8, 1918; later Chargé d'Affaires in Sweden. Wilson, Woodrow, President of the United States. Winship, North, Consul at Petrograd. Wright, J. Butler, Counselor of the Embassy in Russia. Zinoviev, Gregory E., Chairman of the Petrograd Soviet of Workmen's and Soldiers' Deputies, December 13, 1917. LIST OF PAPERS [The arrangement of this list is by chapters, the papers therein appearing chronologically under date of writing. Unless otherwise specified, the correspondence is from or to the Secretary of State or the Department.] CHAPTER I. THE MARCH REVOLUTION-ABDICATION OF THE EMPEROR-RECOGNITION OF THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT 1 Duma refuses to obey Emperor's order to adjourn; Provisional Government organized; regiments join revolutionists. Transmits statement of Russian telegraph bureau: Duma refuses to disband and appoints Executive Committee which proclaims itself the Provisional Government. The Emperor abdicates for himself and son in favor of his brother, the Grand Duke Michael. Revolutionary party controls Moscow. Revolutionary demonstrations actuated by bread riots and strikes; control assumed by committee of Duma forming Provisional Government. Transmits note from Milyukov, Foreign Minister, in which he pledges respect for Russia's international undertakings made by the fallen régime. Amazing revolution: absolute quiet. Policy of Provisional Government. Request for authority for recognition. Proclamation of Grand Duke Michael, accepting power on condition that it is the will of the nation as expressed by Constituent Assembly. Recommends that the United States extend financial aid to the Provisional Government. Detailed account of revolutionary Instructions to state to Foreign occurrences in Petrograd from March 4-20. Minister that the United States recognizes the new Government of Russia. 1120 Mar. 22 From the Ambas- The United States is first to recog sador in Russia 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 7 12 12 nize the new Government of Russia. XV The March Revolution—Abdication of the Emperor-Recognition of the Provisional Government—Continued CHAPTER II. THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT: PREMIERSHIP OF PRINCE LVOV RELATIONS WITH THE COUNCILS (SOVIETS) OF WORKMEN'S AND SOLDIERS' DEPUTIES-EFFORTS TO CHECK MILITARY AND ECONOMIC DEMORALIZATION— THE QUESTIONS OF CONSTITUTIONAL REORGANIZATION, LAND REFORM, AND PEACE MESSAGES FROM THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR 1917 1130 Mar. 23 From the Ambas- Provisional Government issues proc- 15 war. Workmen and soldiers advocate Transmits the President's message Excessive demands of labor. |