824.51/565: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Bolivia (Feely)
45. Your 71, October 18, 10 a.m. This Government does not desire to have a representative on the proposed Commission which is to deal with Bolivian economic and financial problems. Please so inform the appropriate Bolivian authorities orally and informally, [Page 431] making it clear that while this Government is keenly sympathetic with the Government of Bolivia in the difficulties which confront it, the active participation of this Government in their solution would be contrary to usual practices. This does not mean that Department would not welcome any cooperation by you with the Bolivian officials in any way you can be helpful and which will be welcomed by the Bolivian Government.
Department will transmit project to bankers and will be glad to cooperate informally with Bolivian representative and bankers.