882.20/449: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Kennedy)
356. Department’s 283, April 22, 3 p.m.16 Legation at Monrovia reports that two French representatives who arrived in Liberia on May 5 have concluded a tentative agreement with the Liberian Government which provides that 12 French non-commissioned officers would assist in training Liberian defense force and that France would put at Liberia’s disposal arms and ammunition on terms to be agreed upon.
[Page 575]The Department would appreciate being informed what action, if any, the British Government is taking or intends to take in connection with the proposed tripartite agreement.