File No. 882.51/725
Minister Curtis to the Secretary of State
Monrovia, November 7, 1916, 8 a.m.
Cargo steamer expected very soon will provide sufficient revenue to pay June interest and to set aside funds for July interest. Do bankers consider July interest to be suspended under notice from Liberian Government referred to in Department’s June 5, 4 p.m.?
Agreement drawn but not executed between Bank of British West Africa and Liberian Government calling for loan of nine thousand dollars monthly to the Liberian Government for its running expenses secured by all revenues not assigned. Tentative agreement supported by Clark and Worley. What is the view of the Department and bankers?