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The Syrian American Club to the Department of State.
The Syrian American Club has received reports from Haiti that all Syrians of foreign allegiance who remain in Haiti after May 31st are in danger of attack from Haitian natives upon their lives and property. The majority of the Syrians have departed and only those who had large business establishments are remaining, to close out their business connections. These large merchants are in account largely with United States firms, and a large financial loss [Page 539] will occur if these merchants are not permitted to liquidate. We appeal to you to wire instructions to your Minister in Haiti to obtain further time for these Syrians and protect them in the meantime against uncivilized attacks.