Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 8, 1914

File No. 838.00/761.

The Secretary of State to Minister Smith.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, January 25, 1914.

Your January 23. American Consul, Cape Haitien, has been directed to use all possible persuasion to cause de facto administrators of customs to respect Haiti’s obligations to National Bank.

If possible, impress upon revolutionary leaders the President’s policy as set forth in statement of March 12², and insist upon constitutional methods for reform of any abuses. Demand full protection of life and property for all Americans and other foreigners.

Bryan

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2. For. Rel. 1913, p. 7.