724.3415/2281: Telegram
The Ambassador in Peru (Culbertson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 3:43 p.m.]
162. Chaco. Department’s circular September 13, 6 p.m. 1. Foreign Office informs me definitely Peru will certainly accept invitation of Commission of Neutrals to collaborate as desired, that from the first day it has been Peruvian Government’s desire to cooperate, and that it feels as a neighboring nation it has the practical means of making the representations of the Commission of Neutrals to the disputant countries more effective. Freyre has not yet been instructed but will be shortly. New Foreign Minister busy today returning official calls.
2. Foreign Office expresses regret at upset in Chile, saying a cordial accord had been effected with the Chilean Government and with Argentina, that the attitude of the new Chilean Government was not [Page 203] yet known, and that the arrangements arrived at, as expressed in the Buenos Aires agreement of August 6th64 and the later agreements in Santiago may be affected.
3. Foreign Office states that any plans or suggestions will be immediately communicated via Freyre or this Embassy and the Chaco situation continues to receive its close attention.