724.3415/303: Telegram
The Minister in Bolivia ( Kaufman ) to the Secretary of State
La
Paz
, December 21, 1928—6
p.m.
[Received 7 p.m.]
[Received 7 p.m.]
64. Department’s telegram 40, December 19, 6 p.m.
- 1.
- Bolivia willing to sign protocol.
- 2.
- Basis of protocol covered in points 3 to 8.
- 3.
- Bolivia would probably name two delegates.
- 4.
- Delegates from the United States, Argentine, Brazil, Uruguay and Peru or Cuba are acceptable to Bolivia.
- 5.
- Bolivia is willing to have Commission settle the boundary dispute after the present difficulty is disposed of.
- 6.
- Bolivian army has already received orders not to advance or attack but to maintain defense only.
- 7.
- Bolivia favors Washington as a meeting place for the Commission.
- 8.
- Bolivia is not disposed to renew diplomatic relations at present but prefers to await opportune time after the Commission convenes.
The foregoing information is the personal opinion of Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Kaufman