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

42. My 41, March 27, 5 p.m. King called for me yesterday and stated that Faulkner’s24 activities had extended from merely gathering testimony for the use of the Commission to urging natives to disregard governmental orders unless specifically approved by Faulkner. These “seditious activities” according to King had reached a point that he felt compelled to send platoon of frontier force to Kakata where disaffection seemed very marked. King also hinted that it might be necessary to take measures against Faulkner but said that he would let me know in advance of any further steps he may take in putting down sedition.

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King, I think, is being hard pressed by the more extreme anti-Faulkner, anti-Commission elements; and, in spite of his personal and confidential assurances to me, I anticipate determined attempt to sabotage work of Commission when it formally convenes on April 7th, possibly in the manner indicated in my 41, April 3 [March 27], 5 p.m.

Carter
  1. Thomas J. R. Faulkner, of Monrovia.