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The Chargé in Liberia (Reber) to the Secretary of State
[Received 1:35 p.m.]
138. As a preliminary measure, prior to the opening of the Legislature, a Presidential proclamation has been issued declaring domestic servitude and pawning illegal and providing for the setting free of all persons and for the prosecution of persons taking pawns.
The meeting held on October 1st under the leadership of ex-President Howard, Chief Justice Johnson and the county attorney approved resolutions accepting the Commission’s report, calling upon the Legislature to demand the resignation of the present Government and to establish a Provisional Government, and constituting a non-partisan league to petition the Legislature for reform. About 150 persons attended the meeting.