Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1923, Volume I

822.51 Et 3/30: Telegram

The Minister in Ecuador (Bading) to the Secretary of State

Quito, February 25, 1924—noon.
[Received February 26—9:20 a.m.]

3. Department’s telegram 21, December 17, 6 p.m. Reliably informed that President authorized Ecuadorean Minister at London to sign loan contract. Department’s instruction 2nd paragraph of above-mentioned cable carried out.

President-elect²² strongly opposed to contract. Detailed report mailed.²³

Bading

22. Gonzalo S. Córdova, who succeeded President Tamayo on Aug. 31, 1924.
23. Despatch not printed. The proposed loan between the Government of Ecuador and the Ethelburga Syndicate, Ltd., was not concluded.