823.00/287: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Peru (McMillin)
Washington, August 5,
1919, 5 p.m.
Strictly confidential. In your opinion is will of majority of people of Peru expressed in support of action of Leguia in overthrowing Pardo and calling for new elections. Give Department available figures for Leguia and figures for Government candidate in recent election.
Have you discovered any tangible proofs of plot to defraud Leguia. Cable reply.
Lansing