825.6363/92: Telegram
The Ambassador in Chile (Culbertson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6:25 p.m.]
12. The Department’s telegram No. 9, February 23, 12 a.m. meets with my entire approval, particularly its constructive suggestions with reference to compensation. I am considering how its contents may be brought to the attention of the Government most tactfully and effectively. In the meantime, it would contribute greatly to the result which we desire to attain if the British Ambassador in Santiago would receive from London similar instructions. He has already called for advice. The Department’s telegram No. 8, February 20, 1 p.m.62 indicates that the British Government as well as the Shell Company, is actively interested in the Chilean situation.
Referring to my despatch No. 1101, February 16th, I feel that, in view of the Senate hostility to any participation by foreigners in the monopoly, the American interests should no longer delay filing with the Government a statement of their position in case they are forced to retire from Chile.
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