724.3415/2120: Telegram
The Minister in Bolivia (Feely) to the Secretary of State
[Received 10:04 p.m.]
61. In further reference to Department’s No. 30, August 20, 3 p.m., it is apparent that the Minister of Foreign Affairs is studiously avoiding any discussion of the Chaco situation with any of the American representatives here. I asked for an appointment early this morning and was informed at 6 p.m., that he would receive me tomorrow at 10 a.m.
The Argentine Minister was instructed August 20th to express verbally to the Minister for Foreign Affairs the earnest desire of his Government that a peaceful solution be arrived at, but had not been able to see the Minister up to 7 p.m., today.
The situation continues tense and the press continues its attack on the neutrals’ activities. I doubt that any suggestion I may make will have favorable consideration.
The Bolivian reply to the last note will be sent tomorrow but I have no idea of its tenor.