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

File No. 838.00/1231.

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American Legation,
Port au Prince, July 31, 1915.

Disarming of citizens and soldiers continues. Situation critical but being well handled by forces and authorities of landing force. Revolutionary committee seemingly acting in good faith and practically under Admiral’s direction. Existence of great number of armed troops in the north constitutes a menace to Port au Prince and establishment of peace and imperatively demands sufficient troops here to control situation in an emergency.

Davis.