The Archive · 1930

COMMISSION'S REPORT ON HAITI

Washington, Mar. 28.

President Hoover's Commission on Haiti to-day recommended the abel tion of the office of American High Commissioner when the term of the Present commissioner, Brig. Gen. John H. Russell, U-S.M.C., expires.

The commission said that the mediate withdrawal of American troops is not advisable, but it recommended a programme of gradual withdrawal in accordance with arrangements which will be made later.

'A thorough investigation of the situation in Haiti has just been completed by the commissioners United Press.

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