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

File No. 838.00/1313.

Chargé Davis to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

American Legation,
Port au Prince, September 17, 1915—9 a.m.

Formally recognized Government and signed treaty at eight o’clock last night. Treaty will be presented to Chambers today for ratification. Ratification expected to be had early next week.

After discussing modus vivendi, Minister for Foreign Affairs informed me that, after consultation [with] Constituent Body, Government deemed it necessary to have resolution by Chambers authorizing same; in light of which I am following instructions as originally given.

Today last day of regular session of Congress. Extra session will be called tomorrow so as to allow ratification and completion of unfinished business.

Davis.