File No. 763.72/5735
The Minister in Liberia ( Curtis) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 7, 12.10 a.m.]
Liberian Government received yesterday through the Spanish Consul, as the representative of German interests, strong protest from the German Government against the deportation or internment in Liberia of German subjects as in violation of Article 2 of a treaty of commerce between Liberia and Germany dated October 31, 1867, which German Government claims is not abrogated by simple rupture of diplomatic relations. A demand personally made for safe-conduct for every German regardless of age or sex to neutral territory coupled with threat to hold Liberian Government responsible for any resulting damage. …