Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 7, 1915

File No. 838.00/1118.

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American Legation,
Port au Prince, February 24, 1915—10 a.m.

My February 19 and February 22. General Hilaire and all other revolutionary chiefs have recognized Vilbrun Guillaume Sam as Chief of the Executive Power. Part of his army entered Port au Prince yesterday and returned to outskirts of city. Generals Augustin and Milford in command of arrondissement and palace. Order being perfectly maintained. Water restored and market supplies coming in. President Theodore sailed for Curaçao Monday; Vilbrun Guillaume Sam due to arrive to-morrow. City quiet.

Blanchard.