832.51 Sa 6/102: Telegram

The Consul at São Pernio (Cameron) to the Secretary of State

Department’s telegram March 29, 5 p.m. I have consulted with Kellogg and Whitson, latter being the representative of Ulen and Company. On March 31st I called on the State Secretary of Fazenda and discussed the matter informally expressing the hope suggested in Department’s telegram March 29, 5 p.m. Secretary stated as follows: bonds have not been issued because the State has been judicially notified by another creditor that bonds should be delivered to him. The matter is now being studied by State’s legal adviser. Such creditor is Lafayette Siqueira and Company, contractor, who constructed portion of Itararé-Fartura line. About a week ago State authorities answered a telegram from the Foreign Office at Rio de Janeiro regarding the same matter. State Government has had no dealings with Baker, Kellogg and Company or with Ulen and Company, and State government believes claim of those companies to be solely against Itararé-Fartura Railway Company. Latter company has numerous bills protested and may soon be forced into bankruptcy. For partial explanation of this case see my report of March 23rd entitled “Aid to [Neighborhood] Railways”3 in the mail pouch scheduled to arrive at New York on April 10th. Full report by mail pouch scheduled to arrive at New York on April 24th.

Cameron
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