File No. 861.00/1623
The Minister in Sweden (Morris) to the Secretary of State
[Received 7.54 p.m.]
1920. Swedish press publishes Wolff bureau report from Kiev stating Ukrainian Central Rada has refused to recognize Bessarabia’s union with Rumania and demanded separation from Bessarabia of portions that wish Ukrainian people’s republic. Ukrainian Central Rada has requested council to address protest to Rumania and Central powers. While refusing to regard proclamation of April 9 as decisive, Ukrainian Central Rada calls on council of Ministers to [Page 721] take every step towards immediate deciding Bessarabia’s fate on basis of approval of Ukrainian people’s republic and in agreement with wishes of whole Bessarabian population.