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

File No. 838.00/1119

The Secretary of State to Minister Blanchard.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, February 27, 1915—2 p.m.

Have laid your telegrams before the President. He believes that under the circumstances it is wise for the Commission to come to Haiti at once. You will be a member of the Commission and act with Governor Fort and Mr. Smith in carrying out the instructions which are sent by Governor Fort. They will leave Santiago de Cuba about March 3. Can you arrange for Consul Livingston of Cape Haitien to be at Port au Prince when Governor Fort arrives? You may ask one of our boats to bring him if he can not reach there by regular boat. Please keep us informed of the situation as it develops there.

Bryan.