File No. 711.38/83
The Secretary of State to Chargé Scholle
Washington, June 15, 1916, 4 p.m.
Haitian Minister informs Department Commission has been recalled. Congress having passed bill authorizing American Naval and Marine officers to serve with Haitian constabulary, amended agreement embodying recommendation of Major Butler has been submitted to Commission. Bank agreement merely awaits formal signature and Railroad’s argument has been presented.
Request that Minister be immediately and definitively instructed to conduct and conclude these negotiations. Cooperate with Butler who may materially assist in obtaining consent to desired changes in Constabulary agreement. Department believes, however, that Engineer of Public Works cannot properly be included therein, but will recommend naval officer for that position.