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Subj:	Received at 3'oclock Montana tim

Date:	96-05-31 18:34:26 EDT

From:	Rdy4Battle

To:	HPBIII



Hi folks,



M.O.M. Received this fax from the FBI at 3 about 3 o'clock Montana Time,

May 31, 1996: (I am retyping it, because they sent it to me on a paper

fax--so excuse typos's)



May 31, 1996



The FBI said today it has moved three emergency rescue vehicles and

anticipates moving a rescue helicopter to Jordan, Montana, in the event

it become necessary to conduct emergency rescues and to safely occupy

portions of the Freemen occupied property.



The FBI emphasized that it still hopes there can be a peaceful

negotiated resolution without jeopardizing the safety of law enforcement

personnel or others. The FBI continued to urge the Freeman to negotiate

in good faith. At the same time, the FBI intends to keep open all lawful

options.



The three emergency rescue vehicles are the type commercially produced

for law enforcement agencies and are designed to protect the safety of

the occupants by offering armored protection. They are defensive in

nature.



Despite the best efforts of the FBI and third-party intermediaries, the

Freeman have terminated all efforts at negotiations. One of the latest

intermediaries, Coloradio State Senator Charles Duke, who facilitated

direct negotiations between the FBI and the Freeman, said "Several times

we had an agreement and than when we would come back the next day and

the FBI met the terms of their agreement, then the freeman would

escalate their side and present new demands. So, you know, they really

weren't interested in compromising." In addition, State Senator Duke

said, "...I think I saw really what I consider outstanding willingness

to negotiate on the part of the FBI. They really went out of their way

offering many proposals. They (The Freeman) just continued to escalate."



Since the arrest of LeRoy Schweitzer and Daniel Peterson on March 25,

1996, on various charges including threatening to kidnap and murder a

federal judge, the FBI has utilized 42 third-party intermediatries, on

multiple occasions, in an effort to resolve this matter peacefully.



The FBI stressed today it has continued to consult a variety of

non-federal experts in its effort to find ways to persuade the Freeman

to negotiate and reach a peaceful resolution. For example, Dr. Philip

Arnold, director of the Religious Crisis Task Force of Houston,

conferred in Jordan this week with FBI officials and received detailed

briefings on the Freeman case.



Generators placed a short distance from the ranch occupied by the

Freeman remain available to ensure that electric services to neighboring

farms is not disrupted shoud the power to the ranch be disconnected.



The emergency rescue vehicles are located at the law enforcement command

post at the county fairgrounds near Jordan.



End of Fax



The Milita of Montana says, and I quote, "We are watching the situation

very carefully."



If you have any questions, contact them. They are there. They know

what's going on. 406-847-2735 or 406-847-2246



Paula Demers



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