Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 7, 1915

File No. 711.38/45.

The Secretary of State to Lieut. Oberlin, in Charge of Legation.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, November 4, 1915—4 p.m.

Department is becoming apprehensive lest elements lobbying at Port au Prince may defeat ratification of treaty. If ratification is not concluded by end of this week, interview President Dartiguenave, then cable his explanation of causes for delay and your recommendations regarding steps to be taken to secure ratification.

Lansing.