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Memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of State (White)
The Chilean Ambassador called on Mr. White on the afternoon of October 4 to say that he had been advised by his Government that it agreed to the suspension of the work of the Boundary Commission. It was agreed that General Morrow would call a meeting when advised by the Department that both the Chilean and Peruvian Ambassadors had informed us that the delegates of their Government on the Commission had been instructed to vote for the adjournment. General Morrow would then suggest the suspension of the work of the Commission for four months and the other two Commissioners would both agree. The Secretary would then give out a press statement saying that this had been agreed upon by both Governments. The Ambassador agreed to this and said he thought it was the best way as it would not be necessary for either Government to suggest the postponement. He added that he hoped a settlement would be made quickly. This is the honeymoon in the relations between the two Governments and should be availed of immediately before them is any cooling off of relations.