Haiti declares neutral

Declaration of neutrality, August 7, 1914

Rev. Gen. Doc. 22:177.

War having unfortunately been declares between various powers of Europe with which the Republic of Haiti is at peace, the Government is under the duty to enforce the strictest neutrality during the entire duration of the war.

Conformably to the general principales of the law of nations, it is recommended to Haitians and to the Nationals of powers at war not to commit to the national territory and surrounding maritime waters any act violating the neutrality of the Republic.

It is especially forbidden to make any demonstration in favor of or against one of the belligerents, to open recruiting stations, to arm vessels of war, or to furnish or aid in furnishing any means of war any of the belligerents, under penalty of the laws.

Port-au-Prince, August 7, 1914

Enoch Desert