711.21/478a: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in Colombia (Philip)

Senate will begin Monday consideration Colombian Treaty in open session. Foreign Relations Committee favorably reported it by unanimous vote this week. New York Times editorially today says it is matter of regret that there should be sense of wrong and feeling against United States in Colombia and adds “in satisfying Colombia we also shall do much to satisfy rest of Latin American republics of our unselfish designs, our desire to do them right and justice, to deserve and keep their confidence and friendship.” Give to press.

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