723.2515/3244: Telegram

The Ambassador in Peru (Moore) to the Secretary of State

[Paraphrase]

143. Your 87, December 14, 6 p.m. Today I saw President Leguia. The President agrees with you that the authorities of Chile would probably find out about Colonel Moore’s visit and the reasons therefor. Since he does not wish anyone to know what is in his mind, [Page 722] and he has not even told one of his Ministers, he has decided not to send Colonel Moore. I will keep you informed of any later developments. President Leguia may send someone else.

Moore