838.00 Elections/30: Telegram
The High Commissioner in Haiti (Russell) to the Acting Secretary of State
Port-au-Prince, April 9, 1930—1
p.m.
[Received 11:50 p.m.]
[Received 11:50 p.m.]
58. My 57, April 9, noon. Sixteen members of the Council of State met in secret session this morning. It is reported that Nemours requested the members to adopt the plan of the President’s Commission and elect Mr. Roy on April 14th. Mr. Leon protested vigorously against such action and was greeted with applause. Arguments and discussions against Nemours’ proposal followed. The closed session lasted for 55 minutes.
Russell