LIBERIA: Envoy Extraordinary

President Charles D. B. King of Liberia received the following cablegram from President Coolidge of the U. S,:

Great and Good Friend:

I have made choice of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois as my Special Representative, with the rank of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary, on the occasion of your inauguration for another term as President of the Republic of Liberia.

I have entire confidence that he will render himself acceptable to Your Excellency in the distinguished duty with which I have invested him.

I therefore request Your Excellency to receive him favorably and...

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