838.51/124: Telegram

The Chargé in Haiti (Belden) to the Secretary of State

23. My number 20, March 20, 1 p.m.57 President informs me that he has sent to Financial Adviser two memoranda relative to National Bank and to article 15 of the contract of retrait58 explaining certain opinions of Haitian Government. Request that when Financial Adviser receives memoranda, Legation be advised of his reply.

President states that approval revision of the original bank concession would necessarily have to be submitted to the legislative body which meets in April.

President does not approve of the prohibition of the importation of American gold.

Belden
  1. Not printed.
  2. For papers relating to the contract of retrait, See pp. 826 ff.