Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1919, Volume I

723.2515/504: Telegram

The Ambassador in Chile (Shea) to the Secretary of State

Santiago, October 20, 1919, noon.
[Received 9.25 p.m.]

Strictly confidential. An unofficial report from the Foreign Office has reached this Embassy to the effect that a mobilization of troops is taking place along southern border of Peru and further that aeroplanes, arms and ammunition have been received recently by the Peruvian Government from France and the United States. It is suggested that the mobilization has been organized by Leguia for the purpose of making demonstration against Chile.

Shea