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

File No. 838.00/1008.

The Acting Secretary of State to Minister Blanchard.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, October 31, 1914.

Your October 30. When Kansas arrives make similar dispositions for protection of life and property in Gonaives and Saint March that you have for Port au Prince.

When de facto government is established, Department contemplates conversations looking toward customs convention and a free election under supervision of United States commissioners.

Continue to keep Department fully advised and include your recommendations,

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