Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1940, The British Commonwealth, The Soviet Union, The Near East and Africa, Volume III

882.001 Barclay, Edwin/28: Telegram

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

Monrovia, September 8, 1940—11 p.m.
[Received September 9—11:50 a.m.]

54. As a result of an alleged conspiracy to assassinate him President Barclay has arrested and is holding in Camp Johnson five young Liberians since September 4th. It is rumored that further arrests will likely follow and there is considerable tension here. While there is as yet no cause for alarm, opposition to President Barclay appears to be growing because of arrests. Any further developments will be telegraphed.

Wharton