882.01 Foreign Control/438: Telegram
The Minister in Liberia (Mitchell) to the Secretary of State
[Received 9:55 p.m.]
109. Lyle received by Barclay yesterday. Cooperation of government offices was assured Mr. Lyle in any endeavor to bring about an amelioration of economic conditions. In reply to inquiry whether Barclay had any program or suggestions to submit which would aid Mr. Lyle in his survey he stated that he had none but he and his Cabinet would get together and consider the making up of a program before Mr. Lyle started his work.
In the meantime a bill has just been passed by both Houses of the legislature reducing the personnel and salaries of the fiscal officers, suspension of interest on the loan for 2 years, and also a moratorium on loan payments (see League plan).99 This is [apparent omission] of the administration and it is believed for political effect Barclay may veto same or allow it to become law without his signature.
This act would appear to be in contravention to the loan agreement.