882.124A/37: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in France ( Armour )
228. As a result of recent yellow fever epidemic in Monrovia the British Embassy here has suggested that the British, French and American Governments cooperate in impressing upon the Liberian Government the necessity of improving health conditions in Monrovia and advises that a similar suggestion has been made to the French Government by the British Embassy in Paris. The Department is wholly in accord with this suggestion and desires that you so indicate informally to the French Government. You may add that the American Legation at Monrovia has been instructed to make observations in the premises to the Liberian Government suggesting the appointment of a competent sanitary engineer and indicating that this Government is prepared to recommend a man upon the request of the Liberian Government. The Legation at Monrovia has likewise been instructed to consult the British and French Legations there in order that the three Powers may act in harmony in their discussions with the Liberian Government on this matter.