752.822/6: Telegram
The Chargé in Liberia ( Wharton ) to the Secretary of State
[Received 12:12 p.m.]
53. Upon his request I have given to Secretary of State Simpson in strict confidence a paraphrase of pertinent sections of the Department’s telegram 34, August 26, 8 p.m. President Barclay and Simpson state that the Department’s telegram has correctly expressed Liberia’s views and policy and that no immediate action on proposals is contemplated. Simpson believes that in time entire matter “may die a natural death”. He hopes to advise me shortly with respect to possible invitation to American company and President Barclay appears favorably disposed to the suggestion.
Briefly, status is that negotiations on Spanish proposals have terminated for the present and as previously reported Spaniard is still awaiting steamer. According to Simpson there has been no word from, or information concerning, Bogaerde for some weeks.