Office of the Historian

825.00 Revolutions/124: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Chile (Culbertson)

Washington, June 23, 1932—6 p.m.

42. Referring to the second paragraph of your 98, June 17, 6 p.m.,18 what is your estimate of the political situation as it stands at present? Does the present regime give any indication of stability? Is Dávila the real power in the Government? What elements are supporting him, what is their strength and to what extent do you think Dávila can rely on them? What are the principal elements opposed to him? Are there any developments regarding the possible return of Ibañez? Your 104 June 20, 8 p.m.18 was protection requested afforded?

Stimson
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