Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 8, 1914

File No. 838.00/794.

Minister Smith to the Secretary of State.

[Telegrams—Extracts.]

American Legation,
Port au Prince, February 2, 1914.

No revolutionary leader is as yet reported near Port au Prince. The delay in the arrival of a strong presidential candidate has greatly complicated the situation.

Department’s instruction as to customs has been carried out. The Bank continues to protest against administration of customs by revolutionists.

Smith

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