File No. 723.2515/114.

The American Chargé d’Affaires at Lima to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

I had an interview with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Peru and communicated your cable of March 22, answering request. He thanks you and will indicate form.

He informed me he has informally requested Brazil to mediate and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Brazil inclined to accept.

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Peru said he hopes Brazil will suggest that the United States also take action.

The Argentine Minister here has admitted to me his country wishes to intervene with the United States.

Chilean Chargé d’Affaires here leaving. He informed me he submitted a definite proposal on the 15th.

Cresson.