882.5048/55: Telegram

The Chargé in Liberia ( Wharton ) to the Secretary of State

Referring to the Department’s 27, July 26, 6 p.m. Careful examination available documents, and I find no other law. According to practice here cannot an Executive order be issued? Legislative session October.

I hear that Yancy recruited Ggelebokru [Gbelebo Kru] laborers behind Grand Cess for Firestone, Cape Palmas; that a messenger from chief recently in Monrovia claiming men not paid two years work; truth or falsity unknown; Corwin17 unfamiliar with Cape Palmas situation but believe unfounded; Manager Ross18 thus far neglected to call [in] response to my letter of importance of Monday. Referring to paragraph (f) references, Government may attempt to save face through such charges.

President asks no selection of Garvey man or one in sympathy with United States Negro Improvement Association. I reiterated Department had in mind man, type of Scott, and I assured him he should have no apprehension. He said that he would not appoint an official and in confidence had in view ex-President Arthur Barclay.

Wharton
  1. Auditor of the Firestone Plantations Company.
  2. Donald A. Ross, of the Firestone Plantations Company.