File No. 763.72/3658
The Minister in Liberia ( Curtis) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 5, 1.30 a.m.]
In view of the imminent war between the United States of America and Germany and because of rumors of a German outbreak here, in such event due to the belief that Liberia will join its fortune with the United States, Liberian Government respectfully requests, in consonance with Legation’s despatch pertinent thereto and now en route, that immediate arrangement be made for such aid from the United States, or at the behest [of] the United States from one of Allied powers, as will enable it to successfully handle such an outbreak.
Is it advisable for Liberia to proclaim its sympathetic attitude towards the United States in the war against Germany?