724.3415/3592: Telegram

The Ambassador in Argentina (Weddell) to the Secretary of State

52. Secretary of League Commission informs me tonight that Commission inquired of Paraguayan delegation if they were inclined to consider favorably Bolivian further suggestion (contained in Des Portes’ March 6, 6 p.m.). After short delay Paraguay inquired whether if they did so Bolivia would accept as bases for discussion [Page 65] Paraguayan counter-proposition outlined in my telegram No. 48, March 4, 11 p.m.

Answer expected from Bolivia tomorrow. Meanwhile Commission is making tentative arrangement for departure.

Weddell