838.51/3483: Telegram
The Chargé in Haiti (Finley) to the Secretary of State
[Received 3:44 p.m.]
115. Personal for the Under Secretary of State from Mayer.40
In a conversation Pixley41 had this morning with Leger the latter discussed in strict confidence the question of a French loan through Barclay’s Bank. The Minister for Foreign Affairs gave Pixley the definite impression that he was momentarily expecting word from France that the situation there had reached such a point that he would be given full powers from the President of Haiti and would immediately return to the United States by air en route to France to sign the documents. The Minister for Foreign Affairs added that the only obstacle to the loan was fear in France of hostilities between Haiti and Santo Domingo.42
At the same time Leger told Pixley that he had informed you in detail of this matter and that the Department approved.
As I am presenting my credentials on Thursday43 and this French loan may be broached to me in conversation then or thereafter it would seem desirable for us to have your point of view with regard to this matter. [Mayer.]