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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.

Quotes Petrograd press on U. S. attitude toward Russia. Trotsky removes Russian diplomats averse to Soviet government.