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The primary question Mr Hoover

will charge his commission to investi

gate is how American supervision may

best be withdrawn from the island

republic. The second question is what

shall be done in the meantime.

"Certainly we shall withdraw our

marines and officials sometime,” the

President said. "There are some peo

ple who wish for us to scuttle over

night. I am informed that every

group in Haiti considers that such

action would result in disaster to the

Haitian people. On the other hand,

the treaty under which our forces are

present In that country, in the main

expires in 1936, or six years hence.

We have no mandate to continue the

present relationship after that date.”

On the other hand, Mr Hoover ex

plained this nation has a distinct ob

ligation to the people of Haiti and it

is necessary to plan how it may best

be discharged.

“There is need to build up a cer

tainty of efficient and stable govern

ment," he declared, "in order that life

and property may be protected after

we withdraw.”

Shortly after the White House

statement, the resolution to author

ize the Haitian investigation by the

President's commission was blocked

In the House when Representative

Garner of Texas, Democratic leader,

objected to a proposal that it be sent

to conference.

hold the highest military awards of

their respective countries.

They met at a luncheon at the

Army and Navy club today. Edwards

is a member of the post, Capt Schlelff

was the guest of honor.

Addressing the luncheon Capt

Schlelff spoke of the good will now

existing between former war enemies

How to cite this articleCómo citar este artículo

Springfield weekly Republican. (1930). Springfield, Mass., 1930-02-06. Haiti in the American Press. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn83020847/1930-02-06/ed-1/?sp=6

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Library of Congress, Chronicling America: Springfield weekly Republican, 1930-02-06.