File No. 711.38/44.
Chargé Davis to the Secretary of State.
Port au Prince, October 26, 1915—4 p.m.
Senate committee has completed its report but the secretary did not finish making copy of the same in time for presentation at today’s session. It is believed that it will recommend certain changes but the Government is indifferent to the nature of recommendations as it has a majority in the Senate in favor of ratification of the treaty as submitted.
Referring to the Legation’s No. 47.8 My physical condition has become so much worse since that time that on advice of doctor I am compelled to request permission return to the United States by the next boat; otherwise I am in constant danger of recurrence of blood poisoning of which I have already suffered two attacks. I have now done all that I can to assure ratification of the treaty and am confident that steps already taken will bring about that result in the near future. Also I have secured formal assurance from the Haitian Government that modus vivendi will be entered into immediately after ratification. Lieutenant Oberlin is fully conversant with all negotiations since the election of the President and his advice and services could no doubt be available for whoever may be temporarily in charge of the Legation. Therefore I do not see that my absence under these circumstances can endanger successful conclusion.
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