File No. 763.72/4458
The Minister in Liberia ( Curtis) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 8, 7.30 a.m.]
At conference to-day composed of Liberian Secretary of State, Captain of Bacchante, and representatives of France, Great Britain, and United States it was unanimously agreed that following severance [Page 462] of relations with Germany all Germans should leave Liberia. Before agreement is made effective instructions are requested on the following points. First: Should international character of German Receiver, Customs entitle him to differential treatment? Secondly: How should case of the Consul for Norway who is German subject be handled? Thirdly: Can arrangements be made permitting Germans who leave to take residence in Spanish territory? If not, what should be their destination? Fourthly: Can safe-conduct for German Consul to Germany be procured from Allied powers?