724.3415/2626a: Circular telegram
The Secretary of State to the Diplomatic Representatives in Certain American Republics 79
Commission of Neutrals today made long detailed proposal to Bolivian and Paraguayan Governments for stopping hostilities and definitive settlement of Chaco dispute.80 Proposal was made after long patient negotiations with delegates of both parties and is result of mature thought and is eminently fair and just to both parties to the dispute and offers an honorable means of terminating hostilities at once and finally disposing of this troublesome question.
The Commission of Neutrals has telegraphed the text of this suggestion to all the American Governments requesting that they cable the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia and Paraguay supporting the proposal. Please discuss the matter at once with Minister of Foreign Affairs and urge discreetly that he send telegrams to the Governments of Bolivia and Paraguay at the earliest possible moment supporting the proposal in as strong terms as possible.