724.3415/2112: Telegram

The Minister in Bolivia (Feely) to the Secretary of State

60. Department’s telegram No. 30, August 20, 3 p.m. The situation here is tense and because of the violent attacks of the press and a growing popular sentiment against what is termed the intromission and pressure of the Neutral Commission on Bolivia in favor of Paraguay, the Minister of Foreign Affairs has been reluctant to discuss any suggestions with me since August 15th. I shall see him today and report the result of this evening.

The Foreign Office has sent a circular telegram to Bolivian Legations citing six cases of Paraguayan aggression since July 25th.

Feely