File No. 763.72/4957
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain ( Page)
4918. Your 6299, May 28, 2 p.m. Under instructions the British Embassy has again taken up Liberian matters. Department explained that it would be glad to advise Liberia to take the desired step and to transfer the German residents to an Allied country as soon as Liberia has received assurances that with the departure of Germans normal trade conditions would be resumed. Department does not feel that the retention of a published white list and certificates of interest, as reported in your 6208, May 14, will be necessary after the removal of the Germans. It is felt that after Liberia has entered the war she should be able to count upon the assistance of the Allied Governments, as far as possible, to reestablish herself.