714.1515/631: Telegram
The Representative of the United States on the Guatemalan-Honduran Boundary Commission (Davis) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 24—7:15 p.m.]
9. Dr. Salazar has been ill for several days. His physician has informed me that he considers climatic conditions here and lack of medical facilities dangerous for his patient.
In view of the fact that investigation here has been completed and taking into consideration state of Dr. Salazar’s health which causes me great concern, the Mixed Commission voted to recess subject to my call at a place and date to be indicated by me in case further meetings are necessary. Should it be necessary for me to establish a provisional line, my decision is to be communicated when completed to the two Governments.
Under the circumstances I consider the recess of the conference was necessary. I could not insist upon Dr. Salazar remaining here and to have adjourned to Guatemala City would have promoted difficulties.
I presented the proposal that the Mixed Commission negotiate an arbitration convention and both Commissions agreed to consult with their respective Governments and transmit their replies to me.
Above repeated to Guatemala City and Tegucigalpa.
I most urgently request that I be permitted to return to my post via Washington so that I may report personally relative to the situation and consult the Department archives. I believe the problem is sufficiently delicate and complicated to warrant this request.