882.6176 F 51/38: Telegram
The Minister in Liberia (Hood) to the Secretary of State
[Received 4:19 p.m.]
22. Firestone in cable to Ross ordered agreements resubmitted, but refused to accept alterations suggested in Legation’s 21, June 14. Ross at my advice takes no action pending reply from Legation’s 21, as refusal to consider suggested modifications would assuredly be answered by refusal to sign. I advise strongly that Firestone be told that modifications do not affect his interests adversely and are not mere technical quibbles, but some are of such importance to the Government of Liberia as to affect international relations. Action immediately most important.