710.1012 Commission/18
The Uruguayan Minister (Varela) to the Secretary of State
Sir: With reference to your note of March 2, 1928, I have the honor to inform you that my Government advises me that in accordance with the provisions of Article 3 of the Treaty to avoid or prevent conflicts between the American States, signed on May 3, 1923, at the Fifth International Conference of American States, held in Santiago, Chile, the Permanent Commission having its seat at Montevideo has been established and is composed by the Minister of Mexico, the Minister of Peru and the Minister of Chile. The Minister of Mexico was elected Chairman of the Permanent Commission.
I beg you to accept [etc.]