723.2515/2210a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Chile (Collier)
68. We are advised by Ambassador Cruchaga that he is suggesting to Mathieu, on his own responsibility, as a basis for settlement the assignment of Tacna Province to Peru and of Arica Province to Bolivia, with the understanding that Chile and Peru shall each undertake separately preliminary negotiations with Bolivia in regard to compensation, commercial advantages, etc.; any agreements reached in this way to be embodied in final settlement of negotiations under good offices. Cruchaga expressed his doubt that this suggestion will be approved, but he will personally recommend it.