Office of the Historian

724.3415/2229: Telegram

The Bolivian Minister for Foreign Affairs (Gutiérrez) to the Chairman of the Commission of Neutrals (White)

[Translation]
La Paz, September 4, 1932.
[Received 2:45 p.m.]

In replying to the cablegram dated the 2nd, we must state that Paraguay has already mobilized her forces in relation to place of danger. Bolivia, on account of distance and obstacles would need much time to place herself in equality of conditions. Therefore, proposal to suspend mobilization is inadmissible, as it would leave us at the discretion of Paraguay. We take the liberty of observing that delays in these proceedings are seriously prejudicial to Bolivia.

Julio A. Gutiérrez