882.001/55: Telegram

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

171. Department’s telegram No. 109, December 3, 5 p.m. The Constitution, article 3, section 2, states that the Legislature may provide for cases of resignation of both President and Vice President declaring what officer shall act as President. Section 971, Revised Statutes, further provides that in such an event the Secretary of State shall discharge the duties of President until the disability be removed or an election held.

The President’s resignation was accepted by both Houses yesterday and Barclay declared his lawful successor. No announcements of the latter’s program or new cabinet have yet been made.

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