882.00/854: Telegram
The Chargé in Liberia (Reber) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 21—10:10 a.m.]
147. My telegram No. 144. The Citizens’ League today presented its petition to both Houses of the Legislature, demanding impeachment of the President. Both Houses agreed to take the petition under consideration and to give their reply shortly.
This is an indication of the growing strength of the opposition as several months ago such actions would not have been tolerated by the Government.
There has been no evidence of disorder but the President has not relaxed his precautions. Armed forces are stationed at various strategic points throughout the town and will probably remain on duty for several days.
[Paraphrase.] The British sloop Daffodil now is in Freetown, British Sierra Leone, within 24 hours’ sail of Monrovia, and will stay there pending instructions from the British Chargé here. [End paraphrase.]