882.5048/364: Telegram
The Chargé in Liberia (Reber) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 3—9:05 a.m.]
168. My telegram No. 165, November 29, noon. The committee of the Legislature submitted its report today recommending that the President be asked to resign, that the Vice President be impeached and prosecuted, that the cases of Senators mentioned in the report of the International Commission be referred to the Senate for action, and that two representatives and three district commissioners be removed from office and prosecuted.
The Vice President resigned this afternoon and I am informed that the President will also resign this week, in which case it is believed Barclay will be appointed although there seems to be growing opposition to this. It is doubtful whether he can long retain control of the different factions and remain in office. Anti-foreign sentiment continues to be spread by speeches and propaganda with opposition specifically manifested toward the Commission’s recommendations and the influence of the loan officials.