438.00/367: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Haiti (Merrell)

8. For General Russell. Your telegram No. 11, January 30, 2 p.m. As agreement is now practically assured it appears advisable that a date be set for hearing French Claims. Even if agreement is not reached there would apparently be no objection to proceeding under Franco-Haitian agreement of 1923 pending definite solution of the present difficulties. French Embassy has approached the Department in the matter expressing hope that delay in accepting 1925 Agreement will not involve postponement of consideration of French claims. Report by telegraph.

Kellogg