File No. 882.00/450.
The American Chargé d’Affaires to the Secretary of State.
Monrovia, January 8, 1913.
German Government demands not only dismissal of officer but apology and guaranty that officer will not again be employed in any official capacity. Liberian Government willing to concede dismissal and apology but declines to give guaranty, stating it is unconstitutional. German Consul seeking to have his Government accept as modification of guaranty assurance that officer will not again be employed in the frontier force. Liberian Government urges me to request the assistance of Department in securing acceptance modification of guaranty by German Government.