724.3415/285: Telegram
The Minister in Paraguay (Kreeck) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 18—3:43 a.m.]
35. Good offices of the Conference are being considered by the Paraguayan Cabinet in session this morning. The delay in accepting is due to a report from Buenos Aires that Bolivia has accepted mediation of Argentina, and also to a report that Argentina has not withdrawn in favor of the Conference. Paraguay has telegraphed to Doctor Ayala in Buenos Aires to ascertain definitely from President Irigoyen action of Argentina, whether Argentina has or has not withdrawn, and to report immediately so that a reply can be sent to the Conference. I was requested to confer again with the Foreign Minister at 5 o’clock.
Certain strong measures must be taken immediately toward Bolivia, for Paraguay cannot stand idle in the face of an invasion. Present situation is very grave.