724.3415/975: Telegram
The Chargé in Bolivia ( Hibbard ) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received 2:45 p.m.]
8. My telegram No. 5, January 30, 10 a.m.59 In spite of President Siles’ statements and promises he has not yet considered the note of January 9. I have used every argument I can muster … The Minister for Foreign Affairs is in favor of acceptance but is unable to persuade the President. Public opinion as far as I am able to ascertain is also in favor. The President is still so occupied with the internal political situation that he can think of nothing else. What he will do is still a matter of conjecture. He leaves tomorrow for Potosi and will be away a week. There is no chance that the note will be considered until after his return. The situation in the Chaco appears to be quiet and there has been no further troop movement there. Three Breguet planes have now reached Villazon.
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