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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

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2

3

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4

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6

7

7

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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

Workmen and soldiers advocate
abolition of classes and right of
soldiers to disobey their officers.
Ambassador suggests that Amer-
ican labor leaders send message.
The problem of the restoration of
discipline in the army.

Transmits the President's message
of Apr. 2 to Congress, in which
he commends the democratic
movement in Russia.
Forwards messages from the Amer-
ican Federation of Labor, plead-
ing that the Russian masses
maintain their liberty rationally.
Quotes proclamation made by the
Soviet of Workmen's and Sol-
diers' Deputies to the peoples of
the world in the hope of provok-
ing revolution in Germany.
Announces proclamation of war
between the United States and the
Imperial German Government.
Message from the American Fed-
eration of Labor is delivered to
labor leader Cheidze, to Milyu-
kov, and to the press.
Excessive demands of labor.
Achievements of Kerensky in con-
ciliating rival organs of govern-
ment. Aims of Provisional Gov-
ernment.

The Provisional Government: Premiership of Prince Lvov-Continued

Subject

New Government gains strength;
is endorsed by workmen's party,
which party, with the soldiers,
votes to continue the war.
Recommends loan only with as-
surance of no separate peace and
pledge of government to prose-
cute war. Appearance of Lenin.
All-Russian Congress of Soviets of
Workmen's and Soldiers' Depu-
ties exerts pressure on Provisional
Government and outlines pro-
gram for Constitutent Assembly.
Lenin demands communist dic-
tatorship.

Message from the American Feder-
ation of Labor: America's work-
ers urge constructive efforts in
the formation of a free govern-
ment.
Fraternal greetings from the So-
ciety for Promoting Friendly Re-
lations between Russia and the
United States.

Friendly demonstration of 50,000
people before the Embassy.

The President's appreciation of
message from the Society for Pro-
moting Friendly Relations be-
tween Russia and the United
States.
Denunciation of Lenin by the Sov-
iet of Workmen's and Soldiers'
Deputies; confidence in Govern-
ment expressed by wounded sol-
diers in convention.

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May 1 From the Ambas-
sador in Russia

(tel.)

Crowd before Embassy extends salu-
tation from free Russia to free
America; gives assurance of no
separate peace.

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REORGANIZATION OF THE Government

DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE NOTE OF MAY 3, 1917, TO THE ALLIED AND AMERICAN GOVERNMENTS-RESIGNATION OF MILYUKOV AND GUCHKOV-THE COALITION MINISTRY-OPINIONS OF AMERICAN CONSULS ON THE SITUATION

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1917
May 3 From the Rus-
sian Chargé

Transmits Foreign Minister's note
(sent also to Allied countries)
stating that Russia will keep her
pledges to her allies. Enclosure:
Declaration, April 9, of Provi-
sional Government on aims of the

war.

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The Provisional Government: Premiership of Prince Lvov-Continued