Replying to protest by local authorities of Kursk against the continued invasion Russian territoy Ukraine government stated it is bound in this matter by its treaty with Germany. Remainder occupied by Polish troops. Germans have control over all railway lines and stations. Staff headquarters at Minsk.
Bavarian troops seem most numerous and are continuing to increase.
Open conflicts have occurred. Relations of the Poles with Ukraine troops also inordinate. Consulate General arranging to send observers into occupied territory. Continued heavy illegal contributions on Singer and other firms throughout Siberia and arrest of mining managers on refusal to pay. Bolshevik press continues to interpret events at Vladivostok as indicative of serious disagreement between Japan and the Allies especially the United States.