723.2515/906: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Peru ( Sterling )

[Paraphrase]

37. Your no. 36, dated April 21, 1 p.m. The Department feels that it is extremely unfortunate that so long a delay has occurred, as it may prejudice the success of the conference at the outset. If the conference should not begin before May 15, the Chilean delegates will have been kept waiting for nearly one month.

In view of the fact that Ambassador Pezet arrives May 8, the Department believes that May 10 could be the date of the formal opening of the conference. Convey the foregoing informally to the Government of Peru, and inquire as to whether this date is agreeable.

Hughes