882.124A/4: Telegram
The Chargé in Liberia (Wharton) to the Secretary of State
[Received 4:14 p.m.]
56. Department’s telegram 37, October 8, 6 p.m., complied with yesterday.
It is apparent that Barclay dislikes the following: (1) Second sentence of article 1 of the agreement; (2) article 3, accountability for funds to President; (3) observations, status of officer, paragraph c.
He appreciates seriousness of matter. He seems somewhat fearful to offer substantial modus vivendi agreement.
He states that matter will be submitted to President. Personally, he explained that, “in order to conform to existing law, quite likely slight modifications” to the proposed memorandum agreement will be suggested respecting (1) definition of officer’s powers, and (2) accountability for funds, article 3.