838.00 Elections/33: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the High Commissioner in Haiti (Russell)
42. For General Russell. Your 57, April 9, noon, and 58, April 9, 1 p.m. Please express to President Borno our appreciation of his loyal determination to carry out the plan agreed upon by him and the President’s Commission. You may say that this Government would not recognize a temporary President elected in violation of this agreement, and point out the disastrous results which would follow an attempt to establish at this time a Haitian Government which could not be recognized and supported by the United States. We are confident that President Borno will find the necessary means to carry out the plan and thus by his firm and patriotic attitude to [Page 245] bring to a fitting close an administration which has done so much for Haiti. You may show all or part of foregoing to members of Council of State if you deem advisable.