The Washington times., 1930-03-29
TROOPS To STAY
IN HAITI UNTIL
YEAR 1885

BY 1885, II all goes well. the
United States Marines viii be out
Of Haiti and the Haitians will be
handed back the control Of their
affairs under the civil guidance
Of Americans.
Withdrawal of the Marines viii
be gradual up to 1885, and when
Brig. Gen. John H. Russell's "tour
Of duty" expires he win be sue
ceeded by q minister who will
occupy the dual role Of diplomatic
representative Of the United States
and successor to Russell as tutor
to the Haitian officials.
These are the principal features
Of the report Of the Forbes COM
mission sent to the island by
President Hoover, which the latter
has accepted as the basis Of
American policy in Haiti.
Seven Recommendations
The commission made seven
direct recommendations and
named an additional series OF
nine steps to be taken. It found
that immediate withdrawal Of the
Marines was tnadvisable, but that
they should be brought out gradu-
ally in accordance with q future
arrangement with the Haitian
government. In no event will
they be withdrawn without first
consulting with the Haitian
Garde.
James Clement Dunn, secretary
of the commission, the only mem
ber remaining in Washington,
declared the entire report was
based on a purpose Of accomplish
ing two things, maintenance Of
order and credit.
These were the recommends
tions:
That naval and marine officers
be detailed for a minimum
period Of four years instead OF
three as at present.
That some form Of continuing
appropriation be made for roads,
for expenditure by the Haitian
government.
That the United States impose
no objection to moderate reduc-
tion in customs duties and taxes.
Advisers Recommended
That the Haitian government
employ one American advisor in
each Of the administrative de-
partment.
That as an act Of graciousness
by the United States, a model ate
appropriation be made during the
continuance Of the present treaty
to defray cost Of American civil
officials In Haitian goNrnnient
service.
That a military attache be ap-
pointed alunE with q minister to
give the latter advice on military
and police matters.
That an adequate legation
building be constructed imme-
diately to house the new Ameri-
can minister.
These sequent steps were sug-
gested and approved by the Presi-
dent:
That the President will declare
American approval Of a policy
Of rapid INFLAMMATION Of the
civil services, with the object of
having Haitians experienced and
ready to take over the reignS Of
government.
That In retaining Americans in
Haitian service, only those with.
out strong racial antipithieS be
employed.
To Recognize President
That the United States recog-
nize the temporary president TO
be selected May IS, provided the
election Is in accordance with an
agreement reached by the COM
mission with President Borno.
That with the expiration of
General RuSSell's tour Of duty,
the office Of high commissioner
be abolished, and q nonmilitary
minister be appointed to take
over his duties, together with
those Of q diplomatic representa-
tive.
That the new minister, as soon
as he takes office. begin Haiti.
anization Of the services.
That the Marines be withdrawn
gradually.
That the new minister nego-
tiate further notifications Of the
existing treaty and agreements
for decreasing Intervention in
Haitian domestic affairs, and de.
filming conditions under which
the United States win assist in
the restoration Of order and
maintenance Of credit.