File No. 838.111/75.]
The Secretary of State to the American Minister.
Washington, May 30, 1912.
The Department is in receipt of a telegram from the Syrian American Club of New York saying that there is danger of attack upon the lives and property of Syrians who remain in Haiti after May 31. If necessary, you will make representations for the protection of American citizens of Syrian origin. You are reminded, referring to the Department’s general instruction of January 20, 1912, to insist upon what shall appear to be an adequate and reasonable time for the liquidation of the affairs of such American citizens of Syrian origin as have not for any reason received licenses. You are also reminded of the Department’s general instruction that the law must be uniformly enforced and that any privileges given to Syrians of other nationalities shall be given to those who are American citizens.