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The Secretary of State to the Minister in Guatemala (Geissler)
25. The Department is advised that negotiations looking to a settlement of the claim of the International Railways will shortly be undertaken by Mr. Price with the Guatemalan Government. The Department would be pleased if this long outstanding matter could reach a final settlement, and you are authorized in your discretion to use your informal good offices to assist in bringing about a settlement satisfactory to both parties. You should be careful not to commit yourself in any way with regard to the acceptability of the terms of the settlement, concerning which the Department has not yet been informed.