Evening journal., 1919-03-11
CHARGES FRANCIS
DEALT WITH REDS
Robins Alleges Envoy In
dorsed Recognition if Sow
lets Fought Germans
JAPANESE PERIL
AGAIN FEARED

WASHINGTON. March ii.-Colonel
Raymond Robins. formerly head OF the
American Red Cross mission in Russia.
before the senate Committee investl-
eating Boisheyist propaganda I'm the
United states. yesterday branded as
entire misstatemcnts Of fact" portions
~ the testimony ~ David r. Francis,
American ambassador 20 Russia
Colonel Robins read newspaper re-
ports OF the testimony of the American
ambassador 10 Russia before the com
mittee on Saturday. in which Mr..
Francis was quoted as saying that the
ambassador has called Colonel Robins
in and asked him about his visit 90 the
headquarters of the Soviet government,
and that Colonel Robins had told the
ambassador that he approved NJ the
Bolshevlsts.
THAT is an entire misstaiement or
fact" said Colonel Robins. Il never
once said 20 Ambassador Frahcis that
! approved OF the principles OF the Boil
sheyists or believed In them. ~ an
times. I'm Russia snd since I returned 10
the United states, ] have been opposed
20 Bolsheyism. That statement was
without a scintilla of foundation az
fact"
Colonel Robins also took exception to
statement made by Ambassador FRAN
els that he had been recalled from
Russia He said that he had received
csblegram from the state Depart
ment and from the headquarters of the
Red Cross I'm Washington instrucilne
him 90 return 90 The United states for
a conference on conditions in Russia.
Colonel Robins appeared before The
committee yesterday at his own re-
quest In order 90 reply 90 statements
made by Mr.. Francis Tile ambassador
hiS testimony. said Colonel Robins
ave the impression that Colonel Robins
.as the agent Of the Bolsheyists.
ne said that he had received instruc-
fiSns io break relations with The Boil
sheVisis when The Brcsi-Lit0ysk treaty
was ratified
Il told the ambassador that ] thoucht
70 unNyise io sever connections too
1bruptly." said Colonel Robins "lt wa,
the request or lhc ambassador MAT
violate the Instructions. Mr. Francis
authorized me 10 continue my relations
with fhe soviet government. ! make
that as a deliberate sl7lrmcni NJ fact
Colonel Robins submitted copies Of
communications from Ambassador
Francis 90 the slate Department, from
Lenine and copies of d-afis OF com
municaii0ns prepared by Mr.. Francis io
De sent IN case the Russians decided To
continue 90 0ght Germany m order TO
show that Doe was Mr. Francis unofficial
representative in an of The American
governments deliing with the govern
ment OF Leninc and Tr0izhy.
The first document was written by
Mr.. F-ancis in the American embassy
lu pcirogr7d January .. 1918. and sent
90 Colonel Robins with instructions
llat he show 10 % Trolzky
suggested communication TO The
commi,sair1 FOR foreign affairs.
AT 'he hour the Russian people shall
geQuire assistance from the United
states 90 rcpel the actions OF Germany
and her allies. YOU may De assured that
D viii -ecommend 60 the American gov
srnment That ii render them OIL aid and
assistance within 90, power. II upon
i1c termination OF the present lrmistice
Russia fails % conclude democratic
peace through the fault of The central
powers and is compelled 90 continue
ihe war. shall urge upon my govern
ueni thc fullest assistance 90 Russia
possible including the shipment OF sup
plies and munitions for The Bussi3n
armies. lhe extension Of credits and the
giving 0f such advice AMI technical as
-isiance as may he welcome tO The Rus
-isn people in the service ~ the com
mon purpose 90 obtain through the de-
feat of thc German aut0crJcy the efec-
five guarantee OF a lasting and demo-
cratic peace.
u ann not authorized 90 speak for my
government on the question of recOgni-
ton. but that Is a question which MIL
of necessity. be decided by actual future
events. ! may add. however that II the
Russian armies now under command Of
Inc people's c0mmissaires commence
and seriously conduct hOsiiliiieS
srainsl the forces of Germany and her
allies viii recommend 20 my govern
ment the formal recognition Of the de
facto government OF the peoples com
misssires. respectfully note in lead
pencil al bottom O. H.. r. r. T., subject
20 change by department Of which Col
onel Robins Will be promptly informed.
i-2-1s. In the margin, 80 Colonel Rob
in0.~
The second document submitted by
Colonel Robins was written by Mr..
Francis. he said, and was 20 have been
sent by the ambassador 20 ihe state
department in case The Soviet Govern
ment should refuse peace with the Cen
tral powers. 10 follows.
"Note in lead pencil 90 Colonel Rob
ins: This is substance OF cable ] shall
send Go department on being advised
By YOU that peace negotiations termi-
mated and Soviet Government decided TO
prosecute war against Germany and
Austria Hungary. u. r. F.
From sources which l regard as re-
liable. have received information 10
the effect that Bolsheyik leaders fear
complete failure Of peace negotiations
because Of probable demand by Ger
many OF impossible terms.
HARRY WOOTTEN MISSING
IL Aa-r-Il. lI1-N \ AIlrcl IL